Overview
Puerto Rio Tranquilo is a small tourist town on the Carretera Austral in Chilean Patagonia. Its fame comes from the Marble Caves (Cuevas de Mármol) on Lake General Carrera, the largest lake in Chile.
Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Entel provides good 3G mobile coverage. WiFi in accommodations is often slow and congested. No post office in town.
Money
Santander ATM inside petrol station charges 8,500 CLP withdrawal fee. Cash discount of 15% available for Marble Caves boat tours. Card payments generally accepted in town.
Safety
Small tourist-oriented town with generally safe conditions. Standard precautions apply for outdoor water activities.
Seasonality
Peak season December-February when Chilean tourists visit. Many businesses close during winter months outside June-August.
Transport
Town sits on the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7). Buses connect to other Patagonian towns. Everything in the village is walkable.