Marble Caves – Caves made of Marble?

What are Caves? It’s a natural void or space in the ground.

Caves made of Marble

But the Marble Caves are half submerged in a lake and exhibit some unique colors and shapes. These caves formed over 6,200 years ago are found in Chile. It is a true natural formation, that looks no less than an artwork created by nature itself.

History and Formation

Reason behind the vibrant colors.

The unique colors and shapes of the Marble Caves are the result of millions of years of erosion and deterioration of the rocks initiated by Lake General Carrera’s water splashing up the rocks making them smooth. These are the factors that helped the formation of the caves, tunnels, pillars, and huge columns of these beautiful Caves. Adding to its beauty is the reflection of the Lake’s sparkling blue water. The intensity and hue of the caves magnificent blue color changes. The color depends on the water levels and time of the year or season.

The unique colors and shapes of the Marble Caves are the result of millions of years of erosion and deterioration of the rocks initiated by Lake General Carrera’s water splashing up the rocks making them smooth. These are the factors that helped the formation of the caves, tunnels, pillars, and huge columns of the Marble Caves. Adding to its beauty is the reflection of the Lake’s sparkling blue water. Depending on the water levels and time of the year or season, the Marble Caves are also known to change the intensity and hue of their magnificent blue color.

Now why the Marble Caves should be on your bucket list?

These caves are one-of-a-kind purely natural formations where you can see marble in its purest form. With the swirls and lines and the many shades of blue, these Caves of Chile look like a true work of art made by nature. Besides, if you love traveling, adventures, and kayaking, the Marble Caves are a must-visit, as you can get up close with the caves and kayak through the caves and caverns. You can travel to the place only by boat, kayak, or ferry as there are no nearby roads. You can book a boat tour of the place from Puerto Tranquilo. It’s best to visit the caves between summer and early fall, as the caves are most shimmery blue during this time.