jellyfish in Nuevo Vallarta?

pvbound777 · Post by **pvbound777** » Sun Jun 27, 2010 2:45 pm

We were in Mazatlan about a year ago in July, and we were unable to swim because the jellyfish were there and people were getting painful stings. We didn't know this when we booked, (that the jellies come in during certain times of the year), I am curious to know how it is in Nuevo Vallarta? We will be there in about a week.

kcowan · Post by **kcowan** » Sun Jun 27, 2010 3:08 pm

No problem on the beach but be careful in calm waters like the marina.

katnsocal · Post by **katnsocal** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:29 am

No problem on the beach but be careful in calm waters like the marina

Keith, you made me laugh, no problem on the beach, I guess not they would be dead.

People do get stung by them in the waves, not just in calm water. They seem to move around with the tides and will be in an area one day and out again that same day. I have seen them while snorkeling but when we find them we just move to another area where they aren't. At least they don't take up residence in one area for days at a time.

kcowan · Post by **kcowan** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:37 pm

katnsocal wrote:At least they don't take up residence in one area for days at a time.

Generally true except in the marinas.

katnsocal · Post by **katnsocal** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:14 pm

Generally true except in the marinas

But unless they fall overboard most people are not swimming in the marinas, LOL.

JuneC · Post by **JuneC** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:56 pm

Are the jellyfish seasonal or do they appear at all times of the year? I know in Florida, they tend to be seasonal and most of the locals will tell you when to not book your vacations to avoid them. Also what type of jelly fish are in the area down there? Are there any really dangerous ones like the Man O'War?