Sailing the Caribbean is one of those things that even non-sailing folk love. They have been sacred to the Mayans since Aztec times. Depending on your comfort level underground, you can snorkel, scuba dive, or just paddle around in them.
The highlight for me was La Sirena , a Mediterranean, or as the owner calls it, a Greek-Mexican fusion restaurant down by the waterfront. You can jungle surf as you whizz through the canopy on a zipline or, for a slower pace, enjoy a horseback ride to see the jungle and its wildlife. Like all smaller Mexican towns, Puerto Morelos has a laidback kind of feel to it. Things To Know. Time Zone. Mexican Holidays. Things to Bring.
Boulevard Bahia. Isla Holbox. Archaelogical Sites. Three Islands. Swim With Whale Sharks. Bird Watching. Mexican Culture. San Gervasio. Museums and History. Punta Sur. Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. Mundaca Estate. Isla Contoy. Ziplines Over The Sea. Wing Diving. Boat Rides. This is the place to pick up your Yucatan souvenirs, knickknacks, and handmade clothing items. This is the place to go for the least pushy, highest quality produce, handicrafts, and artisan foods in the area, but it can be hard to catch.
Traveling to the Yucatan and want to lose the crowds? Check out In addition to fun in the sand and surf, Puerto Morelos offers superb hiking , kayaking , horseback riding , rock climbing , ATV adventures , and more. This trip is quite popular, so make sure to book your spot in advance! Croco Cun Zoo is not so much a zoo, but a one-of-a-kind, hands-on wild animal sanctuary, offering visitors to Puerto Morelos a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with rescued animals from this corner of Mexico.
Snuggle up to a boa constrictor, get close to the resident troop of spider monkeys, marvel at colorful and endangered parrots, and walk among crocodiles. Just minutes from Downtown Puerto Morelos and fun for the whole family, all proceeds go to supporting this great local project.
Drinking and dining options are yet another reason to love Puerto Morelos. Playa del Carmen and Cancun may have a lot more dining options, but Puerto Morelos may have the best options among them, all within close proximity to each other.
Puerto Morelos has got a number of excellent restaurants serving up the local catch and beyond. Want to learn the secrets of local chefs in Puerto Morelos? This highly-rated 6-course Mexican cooking class and feast will be the highlight of your culinary explorations in Puerto Morelos! If you visit Cancun or Puerto Vallarta, you can expect to find a multitude of cookie-cutter resorts and beach clubs, and a party just around the bend. In Puerto Morelos? Not so much. When you visit, expect friendly and low-key shopkeepers, local families enjoying the central beach on the weekends, and a whole lot of chill.
We hear this a lot with regards to all sorts of popular destinations. But it really is true in Puerto Morelos. The number of expats who have made Puerto Morelos their home in the past couple of decades is proof positive. For all the reasons listed above, and many more of your own that you will undoubtedly discover along the way, you may very well find yourself falling in love with this unassuming, one-of-a-kind place.
If you plan to snorkel and we sincerely hope you do! You can rent all the gear you need in Puerto Morelos. While the Riviera Maya has distinct dry and wet seasons, it can potentially rain year-round.
Pack a lightweight, breathable rain jacket umbrellas are kind of useless here in the Caribbean. Make sure you stay well protected from the sun. It can be brutal in these parts. A biodegradable, reef-friendly sunscreen is always a good idea, unless you plan on swimming in a cenote where the use of lotions are discouraged or forbidden. Instead, pack a UPF-rated rash guard and a sun hat , particularly if you plan on visiting some of the more exposed cenotes.
We love the low-key vibe, excellent cuisine, welcoming residents, miles of idyllic coastline, perfect for swimming and exploration, and endless number of things to do and see only a short distance away.
Despite the headlines, the vast majority of travelers to Mexico these days don't encounter serious issues with health and security. With that said, we've had plenty of stuff happen affecting our travel over the years no matter where we travel — severe weather , road accidents , broken bones , foodborne illnesses and other nasties.
When we've had these sorts of setbacks while traveling, it's been a huge relief to have solid international travel insurance — from a financial standpoint, but also to have the support of English-speaking health care experts at any hour.
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