What is a whale shark?

A whale shark is a filter-feeding carpet shark and the largest extant fish species.

You’ve probably seen a photo of this stunning, must-see destination even if you don’t recognize the name. Playa del Amor, the “beach of love” more typically called the Hidden Beach, is a secluded sandy cavern on one of the islands that make up Marietas Islands National Park, an hour northwest of Puerto Vallarta. The journey to the beach from Punta Mita takes just fifteen minutes.