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Bienvenidos!
Welcome To Puerto Morelos!
 Welcome to Puerto Morelos! This tranquil fishing
town is a great location for relaxing and enjoying its quiet waters.
The waves that gently roll onto Puerto’s shore are protected by the Great
Maya Reef, Mexico’s most recent addition to its National Parks and the
second largest reef in the world. Just 500 meters from shore,
the Great Maya Reef is a wonderful haven for magnificent fish and coral that
can be explored by snorkeling or diving. This barrier also calms the
waves making the beaches in Puerto Morelos ideal for families.
Only 15 minutes from the Cancun Airport and 25 minutes
from Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos’ central location makes it a great hub
for seeing all that the Mayan Riviera
has to offer.
While it is
impossible to list all of the exciting adventures awaiting you. Puerto
Morelos and The Mayan Riviera are unmatched in
offerings of watersports, snorkeling and diving, golf, fishing, ecotourism,
Mayan ruins and culture, shopping, spas, and world class cuisine of every
genre. There are hustling nightspots and quiet beaches, making it a
destination for everyone to enjoy -- However you choose to fill your time.
Restaurants
Puerto Morelos has an awesome selection of restaurants --
the best of any small town on the coast! From a corner cafe to
award-winning gourmet cuisine, there is something for everyone. Enjoy
the freshest fish, lobster, Yucatan, Oriental, Italian, Argentinean, and Continental
menus. Plus, you are only minutes away from the incredible selection
of restaurants that Cancun and Playa del Carmen have to offer.
Grocery Stores
Puerto Morelos has a wonderful local grocery store, Casa
Martin. It supplies all of the necessities including paper goods, milk,
meat, produce, sodas, liquor, beer, water, etc.
Every Wednesday morning, there is fresh produce market
that offers great fruits and veggies located in the town square.
There are several stores in Cancun that offer top quality
meats, cheeses, a wider selection of goods, and lower prices. You may want
to consider making a trip to stock up if you plan on eating in often:
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WalMart –
Excellent selection. Lots of imported foods. Open 24 hours.
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Sam’s Club –
Membership Required. Located next to WalMart.
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Costco –
Membership Required. Has the best selection of Meats and an excellent
selection of cheeses, wines, liquors, beers, imports, etc.
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Sorianna –
Excellent grocery/everything store. Includes: large bakery/breads,
produce, fresh juices (on the back wall in the produce section), gourmet
foods, cheeses, deli, and fresh meats. (Buy a few bottles of the fresh
juices and freeze them – they’re wonderful.)
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La Europea –
Huge selection of wines, liquors, and specialty meats and cheeses.
Across street from WalMart.
Money Exchange
There are several money exchanges in Puerto Morelos.
Most also sell numerous types of
phone cards for telephones, pay phones, and prepaid cellular phones. A
typical exchange rate is 10 pesos per U.S. Dollar.
Automated
Teller Machines
There are two ATM machines that accept debit and credit
cards in Puerto Morelos. (Most stores, vendors, and restaurants only
accept cash.)
Telephone
Service
In addition to many public payphones, there is also a
long distance calling center which offers excellent rates to the USA and
Europe.
Internet Access
Puerto Morelos has several computer/internet cafes that offer
high speed internet services.
Laundry Service
There are several laundry mats (Lavandarias) in town.
All offer drop off service. The price is generally 10 pesos/kilo and
your clothes are ready for pick-up in 24 hours.
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Things to do & places to see
In Puerto Morelos:
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Jardin Botanico del Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín – A
wonderful collection of the Yucatan Peninsula’s plants and flowers are on
display and are labeled in
English, Spanish, and Latin. There is also a nursery,
orchid garden, a reproduction of a chiclero, a Mayan house, and an
archeological site. A nature walk through the mangroves makes for
excellent bird watching…and occasional monkey sightings. A
tree-house lookout also provides an awesome view.
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Diving –
Explore the world’s second largest reef. Instruction courses available.
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Fishing –
Nothing like spending a day catching great fish. Trolling and Deep Sea
Fish Boats Available. Barracuda, Grouper, and Billfish are all up
for grabs!
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Shopping –
There are a variety of shops in and around the town square. Souvenir
items, jewelry, art. and clothing are all available. There is a
Mayan Handicraft Market in town selling hammocks and local goods, as well
as a weekly jungle market.
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Beaches –
Puerto Morelos has several public beach accesses. Check your map and
home’s information for the closest.
In Cancun and Along the Mayan Riviera:
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Ecotourism – AllTOURnative Adventures is an award
winning ecotourism company with wonderful tours that introduce you to the
Mayan Culture, surrounding jungle, a wealth of cenotes, and Mayan
Ruins. Website
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Playa del Carmen – Located just 25 minutes south of
Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen is definitely worth visiting. Its
main street, 5th Avenue, is teeming with shops, art galleries,
and restaurants. Playa is also home to beautiful beaches and the ferry to
reach Cozumel. At least plan on spending one afternoon enjoying the town
and having dinner at one of its great restaurants.
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Movie
Theater and Yak – Looking for a great rainy day activity? Check out
the Cinepolis VIP Movie Theatre and Yak in Cancun. Cinepolis VIP
is not just any theater – it has large leather recliners, waiters, and
restaurants. Most movies are in English with Spanish subtitles. Yak is the finest Bingo you’ll ever play. As
numbers are called they light up on giant number boards (convenient for
those who are not familiar with Spanish numbers) and every round has
several winners. You can also bet on horse and greyhound racing upstairs
in the sports bar.
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Golf –
Whether you brought your clubs along or want to rent some for the day,
there are several fine courses available for public play. If golf is
on your “To Do List”, let us know – We have more information on area
courses and can arrange a tee time.
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Mayakoba
"El Camaleon" – PGA Course. 18 Holes. Greg Norman Design:
Website
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Mayan Palace – 18 Holes. Nicklaus Design. A Guest
Favorite!:
Website
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Playacar Palace – 18 Holes:
Website
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Pok Ta Pok
Cancun Golf Course – 18 Holes. Cancun Hotel Zone:
Website
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The Arts in
Cancun
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Parque de
las Palapas -- Always a busy place with live entertainment, art shows,
etc. There are also lots of eateries/cafes nearby. Every Friday at
7:30 there is a live music show that features a wide range of music,
from jazz to Caribbean. Sundays are a great day to take the family.
Downtown Cancun.
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Casa de
Cultura – Hosts local cultural events including art exhibits, dance
performances, plays, and concerts.
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Teatro de
Cancun – Presents two shows featuring the music and dance of Mexico and
the Caribbean every weeknight in Cancun Hotel Zone, Km 4.
Website
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Selvatica
– Adventure Park offers canopy and bike tours of nearby jungle and mangalar. Home to the longest zip line circuit in North America,
Selvatura allows you to see the dense jungle from above – a pretty awesome
sight! They also have mountain bike paths and a cenote for swimming.
Canopy, Bike, Cenote, Lockers, and Lunch is included with admission.
Website
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Xcaret
– About 30 minutes south of Puerto Morelos, this is the Mayan Riviera’s most
heavily advertised tourist attraction. Once a sacred Mayan
city and port, Xcaret (pronounced ish-car-et) is now a 250 acre ecological
theme park on a gorgeous stretch of coastline. Highlights include an
aviary, butterfly pavilion, botanical gardens, aquarium/sea turtle
nursery, replica Mayan village, stables, dive center, small zoo, some
Mayan ruins, and an underground river for snorkeling. If you go, be sure
to stay for the evening show featuring folk dancers and Mayan ritual
reenactment – it’s worth staying to see. We think it is a neat place to
visit, especially if you have children, but plan to spend the day and lots
of money. Website
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Maroma
Paradise Beach Club – This spectacular beach club offers: wave
runners, speed boats, snorkeling, diving, ATVs, horseback riding, deep sea
fishing, sunset cruises, and a restaurant. It is great way to spend an active day at
the beach. Website
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Tulum – This
spectacular Mayan ruins site is located about 1 hour south of Puerto
Morelos. We recommend taking a guided tour. Be sure to ask
your guide to see the pictures of the ruins during the solstices and other
important astrological times of the year. The beach is available for
swimming after your tour, so you may want to bring your swimsuits. This makes for a nice day
trip.
Website
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Cenotes
– Under the Yucatan Peninsula there are layers of limestone and
underground water systems. Every so often, these underground waters
surface creating deep and often very beautiful springs called cenotes
which are great for swimming, snorkeling, and sometimes diving. There are
many cenotes that are worth seeing as you head down the coast. All will
be advertised by signs on Highway 307 on your way to Tulum. The most
famous is Hidden Worlds Cenote, which was featured in an IMAX film.
Located 1 hour from Puerto Morelos, it can also be seen on your Tulum day
trip.
Website
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Sian
Ka’an Bioreserve – The Sian Ka’an (“where the sky is born” / pronounced
see-an caan) is a 1.5
million acre Bioreserve and is named a World Heritage Site by the United
Nations. It covers 10% of the land in Quintana Roo and 100 km of
coastline. Hundreds of species of birds, fish, plants, and other wildlife
– many endangered – call this reserve home. There are also 27 Mayan ruins
(unexcavated) linked by a unique canal system. This is one of the last
remaining undeveloped stretches of the North American Coast and is nature
in its rawest form. Several kinds of tours, including bird-watching and
kayaking trips are offered through the visitor’s center. Other privately
run tours also exist. Plan on using a tour company to view this
natural wonder, as the roads are not
always passable without 4 wheel drive. Fishing for bonefish is also
popular. Located approximately 1.5-2 hours from Puerto Morelos.
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