The World’s Largest Swimming Pool

Located in Algarrobo on Chile’s coast at the South American resort of San Alfonso del Mar is the world’s largest swimming pool. Containing 250,000 cubic meters of water and measuring 1 km (3,323 ft.) in length, this swimming pool was acknowledged by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest swimming pool.

San Alfonso del Mar | ©bertconcepts/Flickr

The mastermind behind this masterpiece is biochemist, real estate developer, businessman, and Crystal Lagoons founder, Fernando Fischmann. By utilizing some very innovative technology to make the water crystal clear, Fernando’s pool actually uses recycled seawater, which requires fewer additives. In fact, it uses the exact same types of products as traditional pools, but 100 times less. Guests of the San Alfonso del Mar can swim and even cruise around in small boats!

The World’s Largest Pool in San Alfonso Del Mar, Chile | ©Kyle Pearce/Flickr