Otherwordly photos of marble caves in Chile

By Talia Lakritz

marble caves chile — The Marble Caves change color depending on the time of year. Flickr/Javier Vieras

2017-03-23T18:28:02Z

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The Marble Caves of Cuevas de Mármol are located on Lake General Carrera in Chile.
They formed from waves eroding the rocks over 6,000 years.
Boat tours range from $15 to $75.

Nestled within unassuming rock islands are glowing treasure troves of colors so bright they seem painted on. Lake General Carrera in Chile reflects seafoam greens, sapphire blues, and frosty grays onto rounded rock walls smoothed out from centuries of waves crashing against them.

While they may look artificial, the Marble Caves are just a perfect combination of sunlight, sparkling turquoise water, and a blank canvas.

Cuevas de Mármol are located on Lake General Carrera in Patagonia.

marble cave patagonia

The Marble Caves are also called the "Marble Cathedral."

marble cave

They formed over the course of 6,000 years, as waves smoothed out the surfaces of the rocks.

marble cave

The colors of the walls depend on the water levels at different times of year.

marble caves chile

In the spring, shallow waters reflect turquoise light.

marble caves chile

Around summertime when glacial runoff increases, the water levels rise and create a deep, cerulean blue.

marble cave patagonia

They're accessible only by boat.

marble cave

Tours range from $15-$75.

marble cave patagonia

The caves look innocuous from the outside.

marble cave patagonia

But underneath the humble exterior is a stunning palate of swirling colors.

marble caves chile

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