Q: What is the biggest pool in the world?

A: San Alfonso del Mar in Chile is the most famous answer, though Citystars Crystal Lagoon in Egypt is often cited as larger by total surface area.

Q: Where is San Alfonso del Mar?

A: San Alfonso del Mar is in Algarrobo, Chile, a coastal town on the Pacific coast west of Santiago.

Q: How big is San Alfonso del Mar?

A: San Alfonso del Mar is about 1,013 meters long, covers around 20 acres, and holds roughly 66 million gallons of seawater.

Q: Can you swim in San Alfonso del Mar?

A: Yes. Guests can swim in it, and the lagoon is also used for kayaking, paddleboarding, and small boating in some areas.

Q: Is San Alfonso del Mar still the biggest pool in the world?

A: San Alfonso del Mar is still the most famous giant pool, but Citystars Crystal Lagoon in Egypt is often cited as larger by surface area.

Q: Is San Alfonso del Mar a pool or a lagoon?

A: It is best described as an artificial lagoon used as a resort pool. That sounds like a technical dodge, but it is probably the most accurate way to describe something this large.

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