Tag: Chile
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Archeologists discover new ‘Moai’ statue on Easter Island
Scientists discovered a new ‘Moai’ stone statue in a dry lake bed on Easter Island. A group composed of geologists from three different Chilean universities uncovered the megalithic statue within the crater of the Rano Raraku volcano. They were investigating the area in a restoration effort after fires devastated the land the previous year. At…
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Patagonia’s 6000-year-old marble cave, Cuevas de Mármol in southern Chile
On the shores of Lake General Carrera in Patagonia, southern Chile, lies a marble cave known as the Marble Cathedrals. The unexpected natural wonder is sculpted by nature. The cave originated over 6,000 years ago due to waves driven by nearby glaciers, crashing against calcium carbonate on the peninsular of the remote glacial lake. During…
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7 Teacups Waterfall at Patagonia, Chile
Talk about a dream place to visit. Siete Tazas, or The Seven Teacups, is located 125 miles from Santiago, Chile. These natural rock pools stack on top of each other to create a sequence of beautiful waterfalls before emptying out into River Claro. According to travel site BookMundi, visitors can do more than just stare…
