The Largest Pool in the World

The San Alfonso del Mar Resort in Chile boasts the largest pool in the world. Learn how enormous the saltwater pool really is and what to expect here in the article.

Located 130 km west of the Chilean capital Santiago and about 60 km south of the port city of Valparaíso, the San Alfonso del Mar Resort was built in 2006 in Algarrobo. From the front, the resort looks like a large hotel complex, but behind the buildings lies a saltwater pool that has made it into the Guinness Book of Records. With a total length of more than one kilometer, the pool is so large that it's hard to imagine.

1,013 meters long, 250 million liters capacity, up to 3.5 meters deep

Since the largest pool in the world requires so much water, the engineers came up with a solution: the necessary water is pumped from the nearby sea, filtered, and purified. Due to a special film used throughout the pool, the water heats up quickly to 26°C through the sun.

The largest pool in the world even has enough space for sailing or kayaking. You can rent boats from the hotel and set off right away. The crystal-clear water and depth of up to 3.5 meters provide the perfect opportunity to learn to dive. If you are interested, you can book diving courses at the resort. Scattered across the entire water surface are several small islands and boat docks. If you need a break, you can stop there and enjoy the wonderful view of the sea. In case of rain, be sure to visit the glass pyramid, as there hides a sandy beach with palm trees and a waterfall.

If you want to see the largest pool in the world with your own eyes or even take a ride in a kayak or boat, you must rent one of the private apartments in the complex. The apartments with a view of the largest pool in the world can be booked starting from €80 a night on Airbnb:

The largest pool in the world is certainly not the only reason why this country should be on your bucket list. In my travel magazine, I have put together an article with all the tips for a trip to Chile. And maybe you would even like to explore several countries while backpacking in South America?

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