Puerto Morelos: The Magic Gate

"Puerto Morelos is located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. With less than 10,000 inhabitants is considered the gateway to the Mayan Riviera. It is a town of beaches of white fine sand and crystalline, quiet waters, bordered by the second largest reef barrier in the world, and protected by the National Marine Park. It also offers incredible adventure experiences in sink holes and jungle, hotels from 1 to 5 stars and international gastronomy with authentic Mexican Caribbean flavors.

The symbol of Puerto Morelos is an old, leaning lighthouse that was affected by powerful hurricane Beulah in 1967.You must plan to visit the Central Plaza with it´s picturesque restaurants offering all types of cuisine, boutiques, arts and craft shops, the fishermen´s wharf, the quaint church and many other attractive sites."

Introduction taken from Guia Turística Puerto Morelos, Riviera Cancún, Tenth Edition.

Definitely Puerto Morelos is a spot you can´t miss if you visit this part of the country. We found it particularly magical. This is the right place if you truly want to rest and relax. Here you won´t find huge hotels, noisy streets, fancy shopping malls, banks or international franchises.

Mónica Meza Huerta / Puerto Morelos Lighthouse

If you have accommodation somewhere else don´t hesitate to spend a whole day here. You can swim in one of the most beatiful beaches in the world and guess what... they are public. If you have an adventurer soul take a tour to visit the second largest reef barrier in the world, to the jungle or to a Cenote. Most of them are provided by local people.

Later on go to the deck and see how local fishermen clean their daily catch. Fishing is only allowed for own consumption.Take some photographs of the lighthouse and have a great meal (seafood) in Pelicano´s while you enjoy a wonderful sunset.

Mónica Meza Huerta / Puerto Morelos Fishermen

Walk through the Central Plaza, visit the local stores, restaurants, cafes, spas, galleries and bars.Have a chat with the local people, they are really friendly and anxious to serve you.

Puerto Morelos is only 15 minutes from Cancún and 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen. At the entrance of the town you can find a small bus station with really secure and economic buses and an authorized taxi base.

There are hundred of reasons for visiting Puerto Morelos. Yow won´t regret it!
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