Progreso Pier in Mexico is the world's longest, spanning 6.5 km. Built between 1937-1941, it allows ships to dock in shallow waters. Guinness World Records certified it due to its exceptional length.

PROGRESO, MEXICO — Ah, the good life. Lolling beneath a palm tree while serenaded by ocean waves. Sipping a Yucateca Montejo beer and feasting on complimentary tortilla chips, empanadas and ceviche in ...

If you think Southend-on-Sea's 1.33-mile pier is impressive, wait until you see the one in Progreso, Mexico. Stretching an impressive four miles into the Gulf of Mexico, Progeso Pier is officially the ...

This pier extends out from Progreso into the Gulf of Mexico a staggering 4 miles. But just as astonishing as the structure itself is the beautiful wake it creates as the waters in the sea pass by.