Prehistoric Marble Caves of Chile / Argentina in 10 photos

One of the unusual geological formation on the General Cabrera Lake, Chile (Lake Buenos Aires, Argentina's part) are the marble caves aka Cuevas de Mármol. This is a formation of a calcium carbonate over a period of 6200 years or more is formed. Marbel Caves are a few small islands, the great attraction are on this lake on the border between Chile and Argentina. They have separate names, marble Cathedral, Marble Chapel and Marble Cave. You are far from any road and only way to get it is to get away by boat. Local companies offer 30-minute tours, the tourists can see the beautiful marble caves. When the water level of the lake is low, it is possible to obtain in the caves and enjoy the beautiful azure reflections of the wall in the clear water.

This beautiful caves, which are carved in marble, are a true masterpiece of nature. Marble Caves are just a small example of how nature is beautiful and full of surprises. Whether you live in Chile or Argentina, you are a tourist visiting or just passing through, take some time for yourself and visit these amazing caves. This is a place one of a kind on the earth, and you should not have the chance to miss to visit it.

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St. Beatus Caves, Switzerland

The St. Beatus Caves are a cave network in Switzerland is situated above Lake Thun. A legend says that St. Beatus a kite that has been living in the caves (around the 9th century), there are very impressive waterfalls next to the old convent killed.

St. Beatus is believed to be berried between the monastery and the cave entrance. A monastery was founded in the vicinity of the openings the caves. Today, tourists can get a small part of the caves; the ancient monastery is no longer in operation and instead there is a restaurant and a gift shop
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"The Caves" Hotel, Jamaica

"The Caves" Hotel, Jamaica
"the caves" sitting on Negril limestone caves overlooking the Caribbean Sea, "the Rising Sun" also own a Seven Mile Beach & amp; amp. a saltwater pool. (here to visit their site)

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The Marble Caves, Chile

The marble caves (most famous of them is the "Capilla de Mármol" - Marble Chapel) on Lake General Carrera / Buenos Aires (depending on which side is the lake are On) Patagonia, Chile, the boat tours usually leave from Puerto Tranquillo (a small town), Río Ibáñez.
The amazingly vivid blue and gray cave chambers, (partly) all dipped in the memorization lay turquoise waters of the Carrera / BA Lake.
The caves are on the Chilean side of the lake. the chapel (La Capilla), Cathedral (Catedral El) and the Cave (La Cueva). It is a unique geological formation that creates a group of caves, tunnels and pillars in the monolith of marble in the last 6000 years or so and formed from waves. You can travel in a small boat or kayak, (only if the weather is nice and the water is usually still)

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Rollover Blue Caves, the spectacular Sea Caves

Blue Caves is one of the best views on the island of Zakynthos. Blue Caves is also known as the Blue Caves Volimes known. This area is quite wild, rural with amazing landscapes and breathtaking scenery. Blue Caves is near the village Volimes, one of the most picturesque villages in Greece. Blue Caves can be reached only by the sea. Zakynthos is one of the most popular destination in Greece today. It is located in the Ionian away see and is the third largest island in the Ionian see. The total area of ​​the island is 410 km2 (158 square miles). Nickname of the island is to tou Levante (Flower of the East) Fioro.

If you have not yet used your summer holidays and you still do not know where you want to go, then we recommend to go to Zakynthos island and visit one of the most beautiful sea cave in the world, the Blue Caves , Below you can see some amazing images from the Blue Caves gonna be stunning to look at. These perfect images are gonna make afterBlue caves want to visit in your lifetime, one day. This place is ideal destination for those who want to have an unforgettable summer vacation.

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Blue Caves are one of the main attractions in Greece. They are cut in rocks around Cape Skinari and only small boats. Sun rays reflect through aquamarine waters white stones of the cave, creating mind-blowing visual lighting effects that will blow your mind and is going to take your breath away. The largest and most beautiful cave is Kianoun. The Mosu unusual element of the Blue Caves is to reflect on the blue water in them.

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Glacier caves, Iceland

The amazing glacier caves of Iceland were formed by melting of ice due to geothermal activity (Iceland is richer in geothermal activity than any other country) other glacial caves are caused by glacial movement and water flow. Glacier caves are sometimes called (incorrectly) "ice cave" (which is actually caves, the one-year ice are included).
Some of the hidden glacial caves and small, while other caves reach up to several kilometers, like the one in Vatnajökull, which is nearly 3 km long!
In the summer glacier caves are potentially very dangerous, in the past some have suddenly collapsed killing visitors.
It is better to visit in the winter when the temperatures to be low enough safe, and always use a local guide are
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Batu Caves - the worlds most beautiful caves

Batu Caves are one of the most beautiful and popular caves from around the world. It is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples. It is in the Gombak district, 13 km (8 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gombak is a district in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Batu, Rawang, Setapak and Ulu Kelang: It was created on February 1, Gombak is divided to 4 subdistrict 1974th Batu Caves gets its name from the Sungai Batu Batu or River.

Batu Caves are one of the most visited places in Malaysia. The limestone forming Batu Caves 400 million years old. The Batu Caves temple consists of three main caves and a few smaller. There is a wide range of cave fauna as Liphistiidae spiders and Eonycteris and fruit bats. This fauna is unique and can only be seen there. Sometimes involuntarily - The area is also known for its numerous macaques to feed visitors known. Batu Caves is also one of the biggest climbing centers in Malaysia and has over 160 climbing routes.

Below you can get some great photos of the caves, which is going to blow your mind to see, and at the same time is gonna make you feel like you are there, and enjoy the beauty that Mother Nature has created just for us. These pictures are to prove that nature can bring whatever they want.

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The world tallest statue of Murugan, a Hindu deity, outside Batu Caves, near the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The height of the statue is 42.7 meters (140 ft). Total price of the statue is 24 million rupees.

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