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Lovin' the Biggest Pool in the World

Where: Ave. Kennedy 8830, Chile

We did briefly mention last month that the world's largest swimming pool is now officially found in the San Alfonso del Mar Resort in Chile, but given our deep love for hotel pools, we figured it's time to take a closer look, especially since the Guinness Book of World Records decided it was worth looking at, too.

The San Alfonso del Mar Resort, on the southern coast of Chile, spent around $1.5 billion to create this lagoon of a swimming pool, which is a full one kilometer in length. Two neat facts strike us about this pool: hotel guests get to use small boats and kayaks to get around, because the pool is so big, and cleaning is a breeze because they've got technology to clean and recirculate ocean water into the pool.

As for staying at the San Alfonso del Mar, you've got two choices. Either buy a vacation apartment there--some buildings are still under construction--or check their resort website if you read Spanish. Be prepared for a heap of annoying pop-up windows. But keep your eye on the prize--that beautiful pool--and you'll be able to get through 'em.

[Photo: ervega]