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World's largest pool now open in Chile: 1 lap = 2 kilometers
When we first heard of the lagoon-sized pool at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Chile, our thought was, "how do they clean it?" Forget chlorine. According to the pool's manufacturers, it uses up to 100 times less chemicals than a normal pool, and traditional filters have been replaced by a "pulse-based disinfection method." We're not sure if that means that it would adhere to American standards for swimming pools, but according to this article it is filled with water from the Pacific, "witch filters itself," a statement more disconcerting than reassuring.
It sure does look pretty, though. Why such a large pool? Apparently, the waters off of this part of Chile are "cold and inhospitable," explaining why the resort's developer wanted to create an ocean replacement. Will it be successful at compensating for the lack of a swimmable ocean beach? Maybe not, but it's an impressive try, and probably more appropriate for certain beach toys.
San Alfonso del Mar, via Crave
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By obscene at 4:04 AM ON 05/15/08
the amountof money spent on the construction and upkeep is obscene
By NFORSA at 6:40 PM ON 05/28/08
WOW this is cool we plan on going to Chile next year but never heard of this...WE ARE SO GOING.
Obscene yes..but who cares just enjoy these wonders.
By karan at 12:38 AM ON 07/13/08
This is awesome! Definitely on my "to do " list and one of our next trips. I think it is totally great-- cant wait to go.
By mopndbucket@hotmail.com at 4:00 AM ON 02/27/09
I think it is hideous but nice at night when you cant see the detail.x :)
By miley cyrus at 6:54 PM ON 04/21/09
=). went there when I was on tour it was AH-mazing! You can kayak, water ski, jet ski, and tube on tyre! Its awesum!!!! =)
By jmae at 11:13 AM ON 10/12/09
can someone please give me some info on how much this might cost for at least three nights in the cheapest, ha ha ha hotel there! r the rooms like 1000 a night? do u have access to the whole pool, how many people can u have to a room? r the package deals reasonable?
By jmae at 12:49 PM ON 10/12/09
can someone please give me some info on how much this might cost for at least three nights in the cheapest, ha ha ha hotel there! r the rooms like 1000 a night? do u have access to the whole pool, how many people can u have to a room? r the package deals reasonable?
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