The world biggest swimming pool

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Get your toes wet in the world's largest swimming pool in Chile - all eight hectares of it. The San Alfonso Del Mar Resort is lapping up huge crowds as its greatest asset trounces all other record holders in its category. Just like taking a dip in 6,000 domestic pools, the clear water artificial lagoon is transparent to a depth of 35 metres. Lifeguards may need to bring the binoculars to scout around its impressive circumference. Get your morning exercise by doing a few laps - it's only one kilometre long. And if the pool doesn't take your fancy, try the Pacific Ocean for size. If you get lost in the pool, this central pyramid may come in handy. The entire design is the brainchild of Chilean businessman and biochemist Fernando Fischmann. VIP guests not wanting to get their feet wet can enjoy the chauffeur service. Don't forget to ask for the room with the pool-side view. There's no tight squeeze in this pool. In fact, there's 250,000 cubic metres of water, which is pumped straight from the Pacific Ocean and then filtered and treated for supply to the pool.