We were on the bus between Villa Cerro Castillo and Puerto Río Tranquilo (Patagonia, Chile) when suddenly the view changed.
“Which lake is that?!” I asked Carlos. “Lago General Carrera” he replied. We were arriving at our destination; a very small town on the lake and I just couldn’t believe the colour of it!
I wouldn’t know how to make water this blue using editing techniques, even if I tried! It really was incredible.
This lake is special! Not just because of the colour but also because it’s Chile’s largest lake, and the second biggest in South America. It is actually shared by both Chile and Argentina.
Upon arrival we wanted to climb up as high as possible to get the best view we could. We found the tiniest of paths and made it to the top. To be greeted with these views. The higher up we got, the better it looked…
The colour of the water changed as the sun peeked in and out of the clouds. Going from vibrant blue to turquoise and back again.
And the temperature changed as much as the water colour did. It was one of those places where you had three layers on that you were taking on and off all day long. As well as taking your hood on and off as there would be rain, then sun, then cold wind and back again.
Up close, the water changes colour too. Becoming much less impressive than up high. I guess it is a trick of the light and how high up you are that gives it that gorgeous colour!
The next day, we took another tiny path to have any peek at that blue. We weren’t disappointed. I really have never seen water this colour before, it was so special.
And that is why Patagonia is so special, because it never stops surprising you with it’s incredible natural beauty.
Where have you seen the most beautiful water? And do you have an exciting plan for this long weekend? We are heading South to camp, and I can’t wait to share it with you!
Marcella xx
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That’s so crazy how the water literally changes color as you get closer to the water! That view is seriously so stunning, and all of your pictures are making me want to plan a trip to Chile as soon as possible!
Thanks Ashley! Patagonia is just so pretty and easy to photograph 😉 It’s beyond words! Hope you are having a good week!
breathtaking landscapes! Been 3x in Chile last year… such a beautiful country!!
Wow, that’s great! It’s the best destination, in lucky to have all of these places so close to me! 🙂
Wow! That is an incredible colour of blue. Actually the whole landscape just looks so unreal. Are you sure you’ve not just been on a Photoshop Pro course and are taking us all for a ride?!?
Hope you have a great long weekend! We are temple hopping in Yogyakarta this afternoon. Can’t wait!
Haha, I wish I knew how to photoshop, I really do 😉
Hope you had lots of fun at the temples!
I still cant get over how turqouise that water is!! Pinned for a future return to South America! #WanderfulWednesday
Isn’t it a crazy colour! I really couldn’t stop staring 🙂
that’s blue! can you swim there? when it’s warmer:)
We actually went in the warmest month of the year! But you can’t swim as that water is straight from mountains and glaciers – you’d freeze!
Beautiful view, what a wonderful place I could sit and watch the colours change all day. And you had a rainbow too! Patagonia looks a totally amazing place with stunning scenery. Thanks for hosting #WanderfulWednesday
So beautiful! Patagonia must be one of the most scenic regions in the world! 🙂
amazing color! It reminds me of some beaches in western Greece! Patagonia was beautiful landscapes!
Ooh, I can imagine! 🙂 It’s a colour that I only thought existed on photoshop!
Seriously, you are not exaggerating when you say the bluest water! I’ve never seen water that color with my own eyes! How funny that it’s the normal darker water color when you’re up close. What a treat to get this view!
The view was just amazing! I couldn’t get over it 🙂 Have a great weekend, Anna!
Are you kidding me with that water?! Love it! The bluest water I’ve seen was in the Bahamas (I so want to go back!)
Oh wow, I can imagine! The deceptive thing about this water was that you definitely couldn’t swim in it, it was freeeeezing!
This looks beautiful, I would love to go there one day #wanderfulwednesday
It was a beautiful place to stop for two days! I’d highly recommend it 🙂
That’s such a beautiful, bright blue! I don’t think I’ve seen that colour in a lake before. I’m the worst at wearing layers, I think in Australia we don’t have as much need for them so I don’t have that skill (haha), so when I’m in a place like that I’m always either too hot or too cold. #WanderfulWednesday
Haha! In Chile, there is a saying: dress like an onion! Because there is always a need for layers. It’s something to do with the mountains meaning there is such a difference between morning and afternoon temperatures!
What an incredible blue! I think the bluest water I’ve ever seen was in the Caribbean, and it was so warm, too, which was strange for someone from a Northern country, where the water rarely ever gets warm enough to swim in!
Ohh, Caribbean water must feel luxurious to swim in! This water was way too cold to even put your hand in, ha!
I can’t believe the color of this water. And also can’t believe that none of these were edited. It’s so incredible! There was water like this in Torres del Paine and I just couldn’t believe it. Looked too good to be true. Interested that it wasn’t that blue up close too! It must be something with the light that makes it so amazing!
Ohh, I wonder if the water will be as blue for when I go in July! I hope so 🙂
Beautiful photos! Love the blues!
Thanks Ahila! It certainly was a place to remember.
Wow! That is what I called a show stopping lake. I have heard about this lake before. It is where the famous Marble Caves are located. Did you visit them? #wanderfulwednesday
Yes, it is!! And yes, we went. I’ll be posting about them sometime soon 🙂 Not many people outside of Chile know about them!
I cannot believe these photos aren’t edited for the blue!!!! I could look at it forever! Also – love your rainbow shot! Your posts are always so full of color, I love it 🙂
Crazy, right?! I wish I knew how to edit, haha. I need teaching! But then again, Chilean beauty doesn’t need editing!
It’s simply incredible, the color of the lake had my jaw drop. And I am sure it looked even more stunning in real life. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous photos! ❤
It really was even more beautiful in real life. I don’t think photos can ever do justice to these kinds of places!
Another great trip and beautiful places. Nice landscapes
Thanks so much! It was so lovely 🙂
The blues are so pretty. I’ve seen similar blues at Banff National Park here in Canada. Nature truly is amazing, isn’t it?
Ohh, I can imagine. And yes, nature gets me every time! 🙂
Just incredible! I have seen colour like this in NZ and Greece but I never tire of gazing on gorgeous waters like this 🙂
Thanks Jessi! This kind of colour can never get boring 😉
That is beautiful! Must be a little like in Scotland where it’s magnificent but you’d never bathe haha. Also, love that in that one photo your turquoise water bottle looks like the same colour as the water! Beautiful!
I’m addicted to light blue and turquoise! It features often in my life 😉