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Crystal Lagoons continues its expansion in South America with Highlands-Lagoon Lifestyle, its new project in Paraguay. Located in Ypacaraí, a city known for its iconic lake and its proximity to Asunción, this luxury development spans acre-223 and is positioned as one of the most important real estate projects in the country.

The main attraction of Highlands-Lagoon Lifestyle will be its monumental 6.7-acre crystalline lagoon with Crystal Lagoons® technology, surrounded by white sandy beaches and suitable for swimming and water sports, such as swimming, kayaking, paddle surfing, sailing, windsurfing, or kitesurfing, among other activities.

Aspiring to become a mini city, this exclusive project will feature lots, houses, buildings, a hotel, a gastronomic boulevard, shops, a sports club with tennis and padel courts, two clubhouses, gyms, and a beach bar, establishing itself as a benchmark of luxury living in the country.

The success of Highlands-Lagoon Lifestyle has exceeded all expectations. In just the first three months, it achieved what was initially projected to sell in a year, driven primarily by the attraction of the crystalline lagoon.

Paraguay is one of the most important markets for Crystal Lagoons in South America, alongside Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. This new complex, developed in association with Petrohué Real Estate, adds to the 18 projects that the multinational innovation company has in various stages of development and negotiation in Paraguay, in cities such as San Bernardino, Pedro Juan Caballero, Hernandarias, and Luque, in collaboration with local and international investors

Once again, the Public Access Lagoons® model, also known as PAL® projects, of Crystal Lagoons will be a highlight at one of the most important events in the Latin American entertainment industry as it takes center stage at IAAPA Water Park Week.

The event, organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the world’s leading amusement park organization, will take place from October 1st to 3rd, and Crystal Lagoons has been invited to present on the revolution that PAL® developments are creating worldwide.

The PAL® developments, accessible to all through ticketed entry, have the attraction of bringing idyllic beach life steps away from homes in the middle of the city, along with offering spaces for events with incomparable scenic beauty, thanks to its huge crystalline lagoon, surrounded by white sandy beaches that at night light up, creating a magical atmosphere, and extensive infrastructure with terraces, amphitheaters, domes, esplanades, commercial and entertainment spaces.

IAAPA Water Park Week is an educational and networking event that brings together owners, directors, and managers of water parks in the Latin American region to explore new perspectives on growing their businesses. One of this year’s trends is the incorporation of water parks and lagoons into hotels, resorts, and even residential spaces.

In line with the entertainment industry’s environmental concerns, PAL® projects are eco-friendly. An average one-hectare lagoon consumes 40% less water than a park or green area of the same size, 33 times less water than an 18-hole golf course, and can use any type of water. Crystal Lagoons® amenities consume only 2% of the energy required by conventional pool filtration systems and use up to 100 times less chemicals than a traditional swimming pool.
Moreover, PAL® projects have been recognized for their environmental contribution, as they would reduce the equivalent of 40% of the carbon footprint in the tourism and transportation sectors by bringing beach life with turquoise waters and white sands to locations close to home, thus avoiding long car or plane trips.

After revolutionizing the global real estate industry, Crystal Lagoons® amenities are now transforming the hotel and urban entertainment sectors. Renowned international brands such as Marriott, Radisson, Conrad, Accor, AVA Resort, and Sports Illustrated, among others, have identified the transformative value of this amenity, which brings a slice of the tropical ocean to thousands of tourists.

Crystalline lagoons have become the main attraction at different tourist destinations due to their entertainment value and scenic beauty. They offer hotel guests a unique accommodation experience and idyllic private beach life, with safe bodies of water suitable for swimming and water sports, connected to retail stores, restaurants, and recreational and entertainment activities.

This trend is present in the United States, Romania, Hungary, Indonesia, Mexico, and Uruguay, among other countries. In North America, the standout is Orlando, which is just steps from Disney World and Universal. The PAL® lagoon in Evermore Orlando Resort mega-project features a luxury Conrad hotel, bringing the beach to a city full of entertainment but lacking a beach. In Texas, the sports brand Sports Illustrated is developing an iconic tourist project with a 200-room hotel connected to a 48-hectare/12-acre Crystal Lagoons® amenity.

In Europe, Crystal Lagoons has attracted several hotel chains, including a Radisson Lagoon Hotel in Bucharest, Romania, and a luxury Accor hotel in Budapest, Hungary. In Southeast Asia, Marriott incorporated a five-star luxury glamping site into the Treasure Bay Bintan resort in Indonesia, which features a 6.3-hectare/15.5-acre lagoon, the largest in the region.

In Latin America, Crystal Lagoons has hotel projects in Mexico, including Cabo San Lucas and Cancun, where the AVA Resort hotel recently opened, and in Uruguay, where the multinational is present in the Solanas resort in Punta del Este.

“Every hotel project incorporating a Crystal Lagoons amenity becomes the most attractive destination in the area. These bodies of water change the paradigm of vacation developments with world-class hotel and resort standards”, explains Iván Manzur, Senior Vice President of Sales at Crystal Lagoons US Corp / Jean Pierre Juanchich, Global Business Director of Crystal Lagoons. 

Public Access Lagoons® projects, also known as PAL® developments, accessible to all through ticketed entry, have revolutionized cities and transformed shopping centers and hospitality sectors. They also redefine the events industry thanks to their unparalleled scenic beauty and versatility.

These developments bring the beach lifestyle steps away from homes, creating an innovative space for relaxation and entertainment in the city’s heart. The monumental turquoise crystalline lagoons, surrounded by white sandy beaches, form an idyllic setting that creates a magical atmosphere when illuminated at night. Their diverse infrastructure—including terraces, amphitheaters, domes, and open spaces—makes PAL® projects multifunctional venues and true event hubs.

With covered, climate-controlled areas and expansive outdoor spaces, PAL® complexes allow for organizing all kinds of events year-round, regardless of the season. These venues combine a beach-like ambiance with infrastructure designed for large-scale events such as concerts, fairs, product launches, weddings, and exhibitions.

Furthermore, these lagoons offer a comprehensive infrastructure that includes residential areas, hotels, shops, and high-end restaurants, providing everything needed to make events a truly unique experience for attendees.

Once again, the international press highlights crystalline lagoons as the most impressive and largest globally. This time, El Observador newspaper spotlighted two iconic projects from the multinational innovation company.

One of the most iconic developments is Citystars Sharm El Sheikh, which has held the second Crystal Lagoons Guinness World Record since 2015. It features a monumental 30-acre crystalline lagoon with turquoise waters. With this body of water, Crystal Lagoons surpassed its first Guinness World Record, set in 2007, when the San Alfonso del Mar lagoon was recognized as the largest in the world.

The Citystars Sharm El Sheikh project results from an association with the Sharbatly family, one of the most prominent in the Middle East and Africa. Thanks to Crystal Lagoons® technology, undevelopable desert lands were transformed using saline water from wells with no other use, creating an aquatic paradise in the heart of the Sinai Desert. The artificial lagoon, which recreates tropical seas in an arid environment, has become a global benchmark.

Meanwhile, the San Alfonso del Mar lagoon, covering 19 acres and extending 1 kilometer in length, marked a milestone for Crystal Lagoons. It revolutionized the second-home tourism industry in Chile by providing a safe environment for swimming and water sports and spectacular views and recreational activities. Crystal Lagoons® patented technology was key to developing this lagoon, equivalent to 6,000 traditional swimming pools containing 250 million liters of seawater.

Since its inauguration, San Alfonso del Mar has established itself as one of the most successful projects worldwide and continues to attract the attention of international visitors and media.

El Observador

Crystal Lagoons opened a new Public Access Lagoons® project, also known as a PAL® complex, in Texas. Angel Lagoon, located in Dayton, has been described by international media as a “paradise just 40 minutes from Houston”. This development features a monumental crystalline lagoon, suitable for swimming and water sports, as its main attraction, with Crystal Lagoons® technology.

This sizeable turquoise body of water, surrounded by white sandy beaches, includes a water park with inflatable slides and allows for various activities such as swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. Additionally, it will host live shows and concerts, transforming the recreational landscape of East Texas.

PAL® projects, accessible to anyone through a ticket, bring the idyllic beach lifestyle just steps away from homes in the middle of the city. They offer event spaces with unparalleled scenic beauty, thanks to their large crystalline lagoon that lights up at night, creating a magical atmosphere and extensive infrastructure with terraces, amphitheaters, domes, commercial spaces, and entertainment areas. 

These artificial lagoons provide a unique tropical beach-style experience in the city’s heart, ideal for relaxation and fun in an environment that until now did not exist in the cities.
The United States is the primary global market for Crystal Lagoons, with over 275 projects in various development and negotiation stages. Texas, in particular, boasts over 70 complexes, including notable successes like Lago Mar, Balmoral, Windsong Ranch, Sunterra, and Sierra Vista.