Puerto Morelos: More than a traditional fishing village

Beaches

Puerto Morelos is a small and quiet village facing the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Thus, its beaches are calm and relaxing, simply the best environment for people who don’t like big crowds or a noisy environment. If you seek for relaxation on the beach but you also want to do an activity or two, then we suggest you to visit Playa Bonita for there you will enjoy swimming, snorkeling and windsurfing. Another beach you can go to is Playa Ojo de Agua which is incredible to play volleyball, doing scuba diving or just relax lying on the white soft sand. Finally, on Punta Brava adventurers will find the best waves to practice some good surfing or kitesurfing.

Shopping

Whether you want to take a nice souvenir home for your family and friends, or just buy nice traditional clothing from the region and a handicraft for yourself, Puerto Morelos two quaint flea markets in incredible typical Maya shacks, as well as some small but good boutiques, located on Av. Javier Rojo Gómez and its surroundings, will welcome you with its great service and a myriad of interesting items. The best thing is that you can barter and get an excellent deal or find a great bargain! Come to Puerto Morelos to have a great day of shopping and relaxation by the sea.

Attractions

This beautiful and peaceful town maybe small, but it features a great deal of attractions for every visitor to have a good time.Puerto Morelos natural marvels will amaze you through places as the National Coral Reef Park offering great snorkeling and diving activities, as well as two amazing cenotes Las Mojarras and Verde Lucero; also, you can visit Puerto Morelos Botanical Garden to learn about the decorative and medicinal plants of the area, and see a Mayan chiclero’s camp on an amazing jungle walk. And that’s not all, since there is also an impressive cenotes corridor called the “Cenotes Route” (Ruta de los Cenotes), with underwater rivers interconnected for you to discover them all.

Archaeological Sites

Puerto Morelos is the ideal place to live a relaxing vacation in the Riviera Maya, and it offers all kinds of activities to have a great time. It’s a great launching point to explore the Mayan world and discover the fascinating history and culture of an ancient civilization. One of the musts during your stay in this beautiful village is visiting the archaeological sites near Puerto Morelos, where the culture and history lovers will be amazed by monumental buildings and temples.

Guided tours to Tulum, Coba or Chichen Itza take you on a trip back in time, priceless experiences you’ll always treasure. Chichen Itza is one of these magic sites you have to see to believe; we are sure The Castle and the Mayan Ball Game will be of your favorites. Also, go to El Meco, just 48 minutes from the village and right in front of Isla Mujeres, and discover its amazing structures like El Castillo.

Places of Interest

You will never get bored in Puerto Morelos with the array of interesting places you will find around this beautiful fishing village. El Faro Inclinado is hallmark to Puerto Morelos, and it is said that many years ago a hurricane tilted it and afterwards they couldn’t tear it down with machines… it arrived to stay. The Parroquia de San José Obrero, along with the plaza and the bandstand, are great places to learn about the religious art of the village, contemplate the blue sea and from there head to any of the restaurants or cafeterias around these three beautiful spots.

The Village

Puerto Morelos will be the perfect spot for those travelers seeking for peaceful and relaxing days by the sea. Looking for a romantic beach destination? Puerto Morelos is all about the amor, a popular location for destination weddings and a honeymooners delight! Long walks on the beach and gazing into the eyes of your one true love as the moon rises over the sea, this place is made for lovers!

This small village is not only warm due to its Caribbean climate, but also to the nice and always smiling treatment of its people, which in combination with a bohemian atmosphere, a great deal of international and seafood restaurants, bars and cafeterias all around this beautiful quaint town provide visitors with an amazing day and nightlife experience. Whether by bicycle or on foot, discover every corner of Puerto Morelos during your vacation in the Riviera Maya.