Playa Research Paper

Seasonal Highlights

While it’s certainly true that Playa makes for an ideal vacation destination at any time of year, it is also true that not all seasons were created equal. If there is a particular interest you have, whether it be to see turtles hatch or swim with whale sharks, then you should know that a few of Playa’s attractions are very much seasonal.

Here’s a lowdown on when best to come, if...

You want to swim with whale sharks

Hundreds of whale-sharks frolic in the pristine waters off Playa between May and September and, if you chose to visit during this time, you can have the enviable chance of swimming with these gentle giants. If ever there were a bucket-list activity, worth the trip over to Mexico, then this would definitely be

5) No scuba diving allowed.

6) No flash photography allowed.

7) Absolutely no feeding of fish allowed

Here are some interesting facts about whale sharks you ought to know:

-They are the largest fish on earth

- They are not related to whales but are a type of shark; a very tame shark which feeds mostly by filtering plankton.

- Whale sharks can reach weights of up to 12,000 kilos, or 24,000 pounds!!

-A whale shark needs to move its whole body from side to side in order to swim, so it can only reach speeds of up to 5km/hr. This makes it an ideal swimming partner for us mere humans!

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You want to dive with bull sharks

If you’re looking for an adrenalin rush like no other, then travel to Playa during November and March and you can really set that pulse racing by SCUBA diving with bull sharks instead. Bull sharks are classified as a quite aggressive species and are renowned the world over for offering an ‘extreme adventure experience’. They head to the tranquil waters off Playa to breed every year during this period and this is considered one of the best places in the world to dive with them. Take your dive with a reputable and experienced crew of guides and you can ensure your trip is not only memorable but also extremely safe. Bull sharks tend to keep to themselves and don’t really show much interest in divers. Nevertheless, cage-less diving with bull sharks is set to give you the thrill

The jury is still out among experts, as to whether bare human flesh ‘looks’ appealing to sharks, but safe to assume you may not want to be the one who settles that argument once and for all.

4) Nothing looks more appealing to a shark than a skinny little arm waving about and pointing in its direction. The recommendation here is quite simple: unless you want it bitten off, keep it to yourself. The great majority of problems arise from divers getting a little too cocky underwater and feeling like they’ve just achieved some kind of spiritual connection with a particular shark. No matter WHAT kind of ‘connection’ you feel you may have, NEVER reach out to a shark or, for goodness sake, pull its tail!

Aside all these recommendations it’s worth noting that, statistically, you have a much higher chance of being attacked by a bull shark is you’re a swimmer, snorkeler or surfer. Diving with them is not only an extremely rewarding experience but also a very safe