You might be thinking, “That’s ridiculous. Does it have a filter the size of a house?” Actually, yes. The technology uses a special crystal-clear system that sucks in seawater from the Pacific Ocean. It’s like a giant Brita filter for the entire coast.
And because it’s so massive, you don’t even need chlorine. The water is just naturally clean because it’s constantly circulated and treated. No red eyes, no bleached swimsuits—just you, floating like a happy otter in a sea of perfect salinity.
MyBestPlace - The largest swimming pool in the world
Pro tip: If you drop your sunglasses at the shallow end, you have about a 30-minute walk to find them again. Bring a snorkel and a map.
The Practical Problems (That We All Secretly Want)
First, you’ll need to get there. The pool is part of a resort in Chile, so you’re looking at a plane ticket and a deep breath of adventure or a very expensive stay at home. Once you arrive, you face a hilarious dilemma: where do you put your towel?
I picture a family arriving, mom yelling, “Don’t go too far!” and the kid reply, “I’m just swimming to the snack bar, I’ll be back next Thursday!” You genuinely need a GPS to find your spouse.
The pool is so long that they actually have kayaks and paddleboards available for rent inside the pool itself. That’s right: you need a boat to play in the pool. It’s the only place where a “lazy river” is actually a “full-scale sailing expedition.”
