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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Aquafun & Spa
Av. Juan Carlos I s/n, 11520 Rota, Cádiz
8.6
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This deal includes
- Hotel ALEGRIA Costa Ballena AquaFUN 4*, in Costa Ballena (Rota, Cadiz).
- Available on a Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board with Full Board (drinks not included) and all-inclusive basis.
Travel Dates: until October 18, 2026.
Water parks and pools with slides
AquaFun Costa Ballena: splash-filled fun for the whole family
AquaFun Costa Ballena is the true heart of the hotel, a compact yet vibrant water park where excitement, laughter and refreshing fun are always guaranteed.
Enjoy the water slides for every taste: orange, blue, green and the spectacular white slide designed for double inflatables, perfect for sharing the experience together. Younger guests will love the Waterplay area, packed with water jets and games in a safe and entertaining environment.
Feeling hungry between slides and splashes? The park also features its own Snack Bar, so you can recharge without missing a second of the fun.
Key information
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Opening dates:
- From May 2 to June 4, open on Saturdays and Sundays only, weather permitting.
- From June 4 to September 20, open every day.
- From September 21 until the end of the season, open again only on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Opening is always subject to favourable weather conditions.
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Slide opening hours: from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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Conditions of use:
- Minimum height: 1.20 m
- Maximum weight: 110 kg
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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Aquafun: Easy Family Fun
At ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Aquafun, holidays are meant to be enjoyed to the fullest. A hotel designed for families looking for space, comfort and effortless fun on the Costa de la Luz.
Stay in bright, spacious rooms, from cosy doubles to one-bedroom suites and large quadruple rooms, ideal for travelling with children. Many offer pool views, perfect for planning the first splash of the day.
The Aquafun area is the heart of the hotel, joined by outdoor pools and leisure spaces that turn every day into a new plan for all ages. All this in a quiet setting close to the beach, ideal for relaxed family time.
The hotel also features unique details: a 100-year-old original piece, once used in Asia to process wheat, adds a historical touch among the slides and water fun. And with its naval-inspired, ship-shaped architecture, you’ll feel like you’re on a cruise — firmly on dry land.
A varied buffet and a warm, lively atmosphere, highly rated by guests, complete the experience. A comfortable and reliable choice for memorable family holidays.
Meals & more
Catering: Variety That Appeals
At ALEGRIA Costa Ballena, eating is part of the enjoyment. The main restaurant El Arpón features a wide and varied buffet, designed for all tastes and ages, with Mediterranean cuisine at its core and fresh options renewed daily.
A real highlight is the live show cooking, where meat and fish are grilled to order. In the evenings, themed dinners add extra flavour to your stay, with international cuisines and a more special atmosphere on Saturdays.
Prefer a slower start? Alongside the early service, a late continental breakfast in the café is usually available. The team is also attentive to food intolerances—just let them know.
All-Inclusive: Holidays Without the Wallet
The All-Inclusive option is one of the hotel’s strongest points and a firm family favourite. It includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet with drinks, plus snacks between meals such as burgers, hot dogs and fries. Check out all the details.
The open bar offers soft drinks, juices, coffees, domestic beer, house wine, sangria and a selection of local spirits and cocktails. You can enjoy everything at the Pool Bar during the day or at the Ahab Theatre Bar, the hub of evening entertainment.
As a final touch, the smart wristband identifies your All-Inclusive stay and also works as your room key, delivering comfort from morning to night.
Full Board: make the most of every meal
If you choose Full Board, here’s how your dining experience is organised so you can plan ahead with ease:
- Your stay begins with lunch on the day of arrival.
- It ends with breakfast on your departure day.
Would you like to change the order? Simply contact the hotel before arrival and they will confirm if it’s possible. You’ll find the contact number on your booking confirmation, the team will be happy to assist you.
- Please note, this applies to catering only. Be sure to check the official check-in and check-out times to organise your stay smoothly.
Why this destination is a must-visit
Curiosities of Costa Ballena and Rota
Costa Ballena and Rota hide stories and traditions that make the destination even more special.
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Why is it called Costa Ballena? Local legend says that an old whale travelled the world looking for the most beautiful place to rest… and chose this very coastline.
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Nearby, in Chipiona, nature takes centre stage. This area is one of the few remaining habitats of the common chameleon in Spain, earning it the nickname of the chameleon’s kingdom.
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Rota is also known for its strong agricultural roots. Its inhabitants, called mayetos, are famous for their vegetable gardens. Don’t leave without tasting the Arranque Roteño, a local dish related to salmorejo, or sampling the well-known Moscatel wine.
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When the tide goes out, you can spot the impressive fishing corrals, ancient stone structures of Roman and medieval origin used for natural fishing. Today, they are recognised as a Natural Monument.
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And finally, the sunsets. Many say that the golden-sand sunsets of this part of Cádiz are among the most spectacular in the entire peninsula.
Cádiz: history, sea and Andalusian flavour in every corner
Cádiz is often referred to as the oldest city in Western Europe, and it certainly feels like a living history book by the sea. With its charming old town, golden beaches and relaxed pace, Cádiz is a great choice for both families and couples looking to explore a more authentic side of Andalusia.
Make sure you visit:
- The Cathedral of Cádiz and climb its tower for amazing panoramic views.
- The old town, full of narrow cobbled streets, lively plazas, and local shops.
- La Caleta Beach at sunset, an iconic spot where locals gather.
- Torre Tavira with its camera obscura experience for unique city views.
Beaches we think you’ll like:
- Playa de la Victoria: wide, clean and perfect for families.
- Playa de la Caleta: small, charming and right next to the city centre.
- Playa de Cortadura: more natural and quiet, ideal for those who enjoy space and peace.
- Playa Santa María del Mar: a favourite among locals for bodyboarding.
Family-Friendly activities:
- A boat trip around the Bay of Cádiz.
- A day at Genovés Park: green, shady, and great for a picnic.
- Visit the Puppet Museum, fun and unexpected.
- Explore the Castle of San Sebastián via the scenic coastal walk.
Make sure you try these local delicacies:
- Fried fish platters (“pescaíto frito”), especially in local freidurías.
- “Tortillitas de camarones” (crispy shrimp fritters).
- Local cheeses and sherry from nearby Jerez.
- Artisan ice cream from historic heladerías in the old town.
Make the most of your visit and go to ...
- El Puerto de Santa María (20 km): great for wine tasting and riverside dining.
- San Fernando (15 km): a town rich in naval history.
- Vejer de la Frontera (55 km): a whitewashed hilltop village full of charm.
- Jerez de la Frontera (35 km): famous for its sherry, horses, and flamenco.
Key info you should have
Travelling in a group? We make it easy for you
Planning a group holiday? Here’s what you need to know. This accommodation does not accept bookings for more than 8 people. We’ve got you covered!
Get in touch with us through Contact Us and tell us what kind of trip you’re organizing. We’ll guide you step by step to secure your booking the right way, so you can enjoy your holiday without stress or surprises.
Please note: if multiple individual bookings are made with the intention of traveling together, the accommodation may refuse them. Start off right and guarantee your group getaway without complications.
Information regarding Single Rooms and Family Discounts
- Babies aged 0 to 1: the first child stays for free sharing bed with 2 adults.
- In case you want to travel with 2 babies in the same room, please contact us here.
- Children aged 2 to 11:
- 1st stays at 75% discount and 2nd stays at 50% discount.
- From 06-13-2025 to 09-09-2025, both will have a 50% discount.
- Good to know: Discounts for children apply as long as they sleep in the same room as 2 adults or 2 people paying adult rate.
- If you book a room with pool view, children from 2 to 11 years old travel with the above discounts, but pay an additional surcharge:
- 1st child pays a surcharge of approx. 3€ per night and 2nd child pays a surcharge of approx. 5€ per night.
- If you travel from 06/13/2025 to 09/09/2025, the 2 children pay a surcharge of approx. 5€ per night.
- If your stay falls within a period with different discounts, the most restrictive (i.e. the lowest discount) applies. For example: If you travel from June 12 to June 18, the 1st child from 2 to 11 years old will receive a 50% discount instead of 75%.
- The maximum occupancy of the rooms is 4 people. The accommodation does not allow a 5th person in the same room whether adults or children.
- Do you want to book a single room? The surcharge for a single room is approximately 30% of the price of a person staying in a double room. It may vary according to the dates of the holiday and will be applied to the final price of your booking.
Pet Policy
This accommodation allows pets with the following conditions:
- Maximum weight: 8 kg/pet
- Price: 10 €/night and pet
- Only one pet per room.
- Good to know: Your pet will only be allowed in the room and reception area, as long as it is on a leash.
- Please note that you will not be able to accompany you to the hotel's main areas, such as the restaurant, lounges, bar and pool areas.
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Release date: 02/04/2026 at 00:00
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No big issues
Odour from toilet (probably a dry sink), curtains (for the nite) very used and damaged.
Very good
El parque acuático y el ambiente para los niños es muy bueno. El personal muy dispuesto y agradable.
The cleanliness and upkeep of the communal areas leave a lot to be desired.
The all-inclusive is very limited; I do not recommend it.
The quadruple room is just a double with a worn sofa bed, where anyone over 30 kg cannot sleep.
La limpieza y el cuidado de las zonas comunes deja que desear.
El todo incluido está muy limitado, no lo recomiendo.
La habitación cuádruple, es una doble con un sofá cama vencido, donde no puede dormir una persona de más de 30kg.
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La zona del parque acuático y el personal de animación
The quality of the food was awful and the cleanliness of the rooms left a lot to be desired, especially the bathroom.
Too expensive for the level of service. They take advantage of having the water park, but of course people from outside who aren’t staying can enter and sometimes it gets far too crowded.
La calidad de la comida era malisima y la limpieza de las habitaciones dejaba mucho que desear, sobre todo el baño.
Muy caro para el servicio que es. De aprovechan de que tienen el parque acuático, pero claro pueden entrar la gente de la calle que no esté hospedad y a veces se llena demasiado.
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Pleasant
El hotel está genial, y el parque acuático una maravilla. En general todo genial.
Flies on the restaurant terrace and on the sun loungers.
Las moscas en la terraza del restaurante y las tumbonas.
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La zona de toboganes está bien para que disfruten los niños. La animación está muy bien, sobretodo aquagym. Es una urbanización muy limpia y cuidada, la playa está en linea recta a menos de 10 min andando , además tiene servicio de traslado a la playa . El buffet no tiene una gran variedad como en otros q estuve, pero está bien .
The only downside is that the quadruple rooms would be better with two large beds, because the sofa bed is quite uncomfortable to sleep on. For the price they charge, they could provide two beds.
Como pega pondría que las habitaciones cuádruples estaría mejor dos camas grandes, xq el sofá cama es bastante incómodo el colchón para dormir. Por el precio que cobran, se puede poner dos camas.
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Very good
La comida bastante bien.
The reception staff didn’t inform us about anything, they were completely lacking in empathy. They didn’t give us the room at the agreed time (latest 15:00h) and we didn’t get it until 15:45. We had Full Board and a very young child and the meals finished at 15:30h and we still didn’t have the room. Also they allow dogs in all the rooms and don’t reserve any for people allergic to dogs. They force you to vacate the room by 12:00h at the latest even though they didn’t give it to you at the agreed time and there were no apologies.
El personal d ela recepción no informaban de nada, nada empáticos. No nos dieron la habitación a la hora acordada como máximo 15:00 y hasta las 15:45 no nos la dieron. Teníamos pensión completa y una niña muy pequeña y la comida acababa a las 15:30 y no teníamos habitación. Luego en todas las habitaciones dejan entrará a perros y no tiene en cuenta dejar algunas para la gente alérgica a los perros. La habitación te obligan a dejarla a las 12:00 como muy tarde aunque no te la dan en la hora acordaba y nada de disculpas.
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Parque acuático
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El hotel esta muy bien, adecuadamente climatizado y con unas instalaciones impecables.
El todo incluido es bastante completo (a nivel de aperitivos en piscina: hay sándwiches, hamburguesas de buena calidad... y respecto a las bebidas, aunque no incluye todas como pasa en todos los hoteles, son de primeras marcas y los cocteles están "muy currados")
El disponer de un parque acuático pegado al hotel hace que tus hijos puedan estar divirtiéndose mientras tu puedes relajarte un rato. Playa cercana a 10 minutos andando o con el servicio gratuito de transporte del hotel.
Los espectáculos nocturnos muy divertidos.
I had some doubts about check-in and check-out times, since the room is available from 15:00h on the first day. Coming from Madrid I arrived at the hotel at 16:15. The reception staff were super friendly and kindly offered me a complimentary meal as compensation on the last day for not having had it on the first. However, at the 12:00h check-out on the last day another receptionist told me this wasn’t the usual practice, although she honoured it. Also bear in mind that at check-out they take away the all-inclusive wristband and you can’t order anything else. That said, for the complimentary meal on the last day the manager was kind enough to keep our all-inclusive and not charge us for the drinks with the meal.
The hotel entertainment, while decent, could be a little better and more varied and interactive.
Respecto a los horarios de entrada y salida tuve alguna duda, pues el primer dia tienes la habitación disponible a partir de las 15. Yo al venir desde Madrid llegué a las 16:15 al hotel. El personal de recepción fue super amable pues tuvo el detalle de ofrecerme una comida de cortesía como compensación el ultimo día al no haberla realizado el primero. Sin embargo al hacer el checkout 12:00 el ultimo día, otra chica de recepción me dijo que esto no era lo habitual, sin embargo lo respetó. Además hay que tener en cuenta que en el checkout te quitan la banda del todo incluido también y ya no puedes pedir nada mas. Si bien en la comida de cortesía del último dia el encargado tuvo el detalle de mantenernos el "todo incluido" y no cobrarnos las bebidas de la comida.
La animación del hotel, si bien es correcta podría ser un poquito mejor y mas variada e interactiva.
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Superb
El enclave privilegiado,y espacioso!
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De tudo. O Hotel é muito bom, o serviço excepcional e localização também
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La piscina de los toboganes. Aunque cierran pronto
Little variety in food and desserts.
Very limited snack options.
Poca variedad en comidas y postres.
Snacks poca variedad.
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Very good
Tiene muchas actividades
Cleanliness is good, but it's too family-oriented, too many children.
Limpieza ,es demasiado familiar mucho niño .
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- Calidad y variedad de la comida del buffet.
- Diversión para los peques.
- Personal en general muy amable y simpático.
- Los chicos de animación son unos cracks, animan muchísimo.
- Aunque está un poco alejado de la playa tiene un servicio de minibus cada x minutos va y viene.
- Crowding at the evening shows; it’s hard to find a seat if you don’t go early.
- Many spots in the aquapark are occupied all day by towels with no one there and nobody removing them, so it’s obvious they’re being “reserved.”
- The Water Slides area is next to the hotel but open to the public; if a couple of excursion groups turn up there are endless queues.
- The aquapark closes at 18:45, and the hotel’s only pool is tiny, so there’s little to do between then and dinner.
- Room cleaning on 2 of the 3 days we stayed took place between 14:00 and 15:00h when we wanted to rest for a while, despite having left the room at 08:00.
- The all-inclusive only covers the three basic cocktails; you have to pay 50% for the rest. It also doesn’t include ice cream, and there’s no fruit at the pool bar — it only has pizza, crisps, nachos, donuts, soft drinks and little else.
- It’s not worth the price, at least the all-inclusive isn’t; the only advantage is you don’t have to queue to pay for lunch or dinner.
- It also makes little sense that despite having all-inclusive and the ID wristband, you still have to carry a little slip around the dining room where they mark the drinks you don’t have to pay for.
- The wristband has a chip to open the room, which would be a pro if it worked well, but of the three wristbands we had only one opened the door, and with great difficulty.
- There was no space in the hotel car park, although we could leave the car in the aquapark car park (€10/day); but it’s only open from 11:00 to 19:30h and outside those hours you have to “sneak out” through the pedestrian exit being careful not to scratch the car.
- Aglomeración en los espectáculos nocturnos, difícil encontrar sitio si no vas temprano.
- Muchos sitios ocupados en el aquapark por toallas todo el día sin que vaya nadie ni nadie las retire siendo evidente que están "reservadas".
- la zona de toboganes está al lado del hotel, pero está abierto al publico, si vienen un par de excursiones hay colas interminables.
- El aquapark cierra a las 18:45, y la única piscina del hotel es diminuta, por lo que tienes poco que hacer entre esa hora y la cena.
- La limpieza de habitaciones 2 de los 3 días que estuvimos fueron entre las 14:00 y las 15:00 cuando íbamos a descansar un rato, a pesar de haber salido de la habitación a las 8:00.
- El todo incluido, solo incluye los 3 cócteles básicos, el resto de cócteles tienes que pagarlos al 50%. Tampoco incluye helados, ni hay fruta en el bar de la piscina, este tiene pizza, patatas fritas, nachos, donuts, refrescos y poco más.
- No vale lo que cuesta, al menos el todo incluido, la única ventaja, es que no tienes que hacer cola para pagar la comida o la cena.
- Tampoco tiene mucho sentido que a pesar de tener el todo incluido y la pulsera identificativa, tengas que pasear un papelito por el comedor donde te apunten las bebidas que no tienes que pagar.
- La pulsera tiene un chip para abrir la habitación, esto iría en los pros, si funcionase bien, pero de las 3 pulseras que teníamos solo una abría la puerta y con bastante dificultad.
- No había sitio en el parking del hotel, aunque pudimos dejarlo en el parking del aquapark (10€/día), pero solo está abierto de 11:00 a 19:00 fuera de ese horario tienes que "escaparte" por la salida peatonal con cuidado de no rozar el coche.
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Very good
Lo mejor es el paque acuatico
The snack bar and the blonde waitress were very unfriendly. We had the all-inclusive package, but at half past one, as the dining room is already open, they close the snack bar and won’t let you eat anything there. We wanted to eat there but they wouldn’t let us because the dining room was open…
There was an unbelievable queue just to order something, and if you don’t get there before half past one, you don’t get any food even after waiting 10 minutes in the queue, because only one person is serving and the place is packed.
El snack bar, la camarera rubia muy antipática, tenemos el todo el incluido pero a la una y media como el comedor está ya abierto cierran el snack, y no te dejan comer allí nada, queríamos comer allí y no nos dejaron por el comedor abierto .....
Una cola increíble para pedir algo y si no llegas antes de la una y media no te dan comida después de esperar 10 min de cola, porque solo atiende una sola persona con todo el paque lleno
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Pleasant
El parque acuático para los niños está genial. Además te ponen todas las facilidades y servicios a tu disposición para que pases unas buenas vacaciones
The food could be more varied. There were some ants in the room.
La comida podría ser más variada. En la habitación había alguna hormiga.
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Superb
Tengo que decir que hemos pasado unos días maravillosos mi familia y yo. El personal de allí es excepcional, desde el minuto 1 que llegamos al hotel, nos sentimos como en casa.Cocineros, jefes de cocina, en especial Jesús, que se portó de 10 con mi hija alérgica al huevo, también tengo que agradecer a Jeni su atención ( camarera) estuvo muy pendiente de que a mí hija no le faltara de nada.
Carmen, (en prácticas para Directora) estoy segura que serás una muy buena directora, tienes nucho carisma, educación y simpatía, siempre tan
amable y atenta.
En general las instalaciones del hotel están bien.
Laa comida variada y muy bien cocinada.
The area that needs improvement is the cleaning of the rooms. The floor wasn't very clean or shiny, and the corners of the bathroom were blackened.
El aspecto a mejorar sería la limpieza de las habitaciones, el suelo con poca limpieza ni brillo, esquinas del baño renegridas
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A estancia ha estado muy bien!! Los peques han disfrutado mucho!!
I would improve the quality of the food
Mejoraría la calidad de la comida
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Hola,pues no suelo hacer comentarios,pero quisiera que otras personas supiesen que hay un personal muy atento y en concreto Jorge que es uno de los animadores, realmente hace muy bien su trabajo, me encanta 💖
Personally, as I get up early even if I don't want to, being able to have a coffee on the terrace while I wait for the rest of the family to wake up for breakfast is great. Maybe the bar could open a bit earlier, just to mention something.
Yo personalmente que madrugo aunque no quiera,poder tener la posibilidad de tomarme un café, en la terraza hasta que se despierte el resto de la familia para ir a desayunar,tener un horario más temprano en el bar,por decir algo
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Tercer año seguido que nos hacemos mil kms para venir a este hotel. Todo el personal es maravilloso, recepción, camareros bar, piscina, comedor, todos... y por supuesto todo el equipo de animación (gracias manuel, rocío, edu... todos). Muy buenas instalaciones para disfrutar del buen tiempo de cádiz. La comida está bastante bien (como en cualquier buffet algo repetitivo pero en general buena calidad y todas las noches sirven comida a la parrilla/brasa: lubina y sardinas al espeto, hamburguesas, etc) y el régimen de todo incluido es muy completo. El ambiente es familiar y muy agradable. Disfrutamos mucho pequeños y mayores. Muchas gracias a todo el equipo del hotel.
The juices at breakfast could be much better :)
Los zumos del desayuno muy mejorables :)
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Fabulous
Hotel familiar orientando totalmente a los de distintas edades. En general está bastante bien. Habitaciones amplias, el buffet aceptable y el aquafun asociado es una ventaja añadida. Completamente lleno y no hubo esperas en ninguno de los procesos de atención. Personal muy bien. Animación adecuada al tipo de clientes.
As the car park was full, we parked in the Aquafun car park. It cost 10 euros per day and the only security was when the water park closed, as the car park was then locked. Not great in this respect. One of the beds wasn’t very stable (1440).
Al estar el parking completo, aparcamos en el parking del aquafun. 10 euros diarios y la vigilancia de la explanada conclusiva al cerrar el parque acuático. Regular en este sentido. Alguna de las camas no estaba muy estable (1440).
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