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Guinness names worlds largest pool

Published: January 24, 2008 - 1:19 PM

A view of the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 100 km (62 miles) west of Santiago, January 21, 2008. Acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest swimming pool, the lagoon measures 1,013 metres (3,323 ft)) in length, covers an area of eight hectares (20 acres), contains 250,000 cubic meters of water and is navigable in small boats.

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Wow, that looks really, rea... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Peter F. | January 24, 2008 5:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Peter F.:

Wow, that looks really, really nice! But a little bland for a 'lagoon'. Honestly, how exciting is it to swim in a lagoon where there's virtually no chance of being stung or bitten by something? ;-)

1. Posted by Peter F. | January 24, 2008 5:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

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