World’s largest swimming pool in Chile

San Alfonso del Mar decked in Algarrobo, Chile cross the threshold to become the largest swimming pool in the world. It holds its remarkable position in Guinness world record of being the largest artificial lagoon in the sphere. Stretched at total area of eight hectares, contains an incredible 250,000 cubic metres of water. More elaborately, it is more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20 acres, has a 115-foot deep end, and notably holds 66 million gallons of water. As here the proverb fits more appropriately , Rome was not built in a day. This gigantic pool took five years to build, cost nearly 1 billion, with 2 million annual maintenance charge.

San Alfonso del Mar turquoise waters are so crystal clear that one can see the bottom even in the deep end. The sun warms the water to 26c, which is nine degrees warmer than the neighboring sea. This surprisingly maintained pool uses a computer-controlled suction and filtration system to keep fresh seawater in permanent circulation. The man-made saltwater lagoon San Alfonso del Mar, Algarrobo, Chile is attracting huge crowds (visitors/ swimmers) since it opened last month. Thus it well defeated the Orthlieb - nicknamed the Big Splash, in Morocco spreading mere 150 yards long and 100 yards wide - second biggest in the world.