Beachside bliss on the Riviera Maya
Perched on the sizzling Yucatan Peninsula, Puerto Morelos is a poster child for Mexico's laid-back beach scene. While it's sandwiched between the resorts of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos has managed to retain much of its fishing town charm. This makes it a fantastic destination for those in search of sun, sand, and an unhurried vibe. Puerto Morelos vacation rentals give you a chance to live the beach life with breezy oceanfront villas complete with private pools, terraced sun decks, and swaying palm trees. Not to mention knockout views of Yucatan's fiery Caribbean sunsets.
Discover a hidden underwater world
Puerto Morelos is brimming with natural attractions, including sparkling freshwater sinkholes. With its crystal-clear water and lush surrounds, Las Mojarras Cenote is an inland oasis. If you're feeling adventurous you can plunge into the water from a tower or glide over the cenote on a zipline. Nearby, Verde Lucero is another pocket of paradise, with wooden steps leading down into the cavernous cenote. If you're scuba certified, you can even descend into the cenotes to explore an ethereal world of underwater stalactites and stalagmites.
Shipwrecks, handicrafts, and taco shacks
Thanks to its position on the Caribbean coast, Puerto Morelos serves up some of Mexico's best scuba diving. The Puerto Morelos Reef National Park sits just offshore and is dotted with kaleidoscopic dive sites and shipwrecks. In town, you'll find a lively street scene with plenty of traditional taco shacks, fresh juice stands, and lively bars to enjoy. The colorful Artisans Market is great place to pick up souvenirs, selling everything from wood carvings to woven hammocks. Want to enjoy an utterly relaxing escape? With some featuring inhouse maids and private chefs, Puerto Morelos vacation rentals will leave you wanting for nothing.
Seasonal weather averages in Puerto Morelos
Travelers speak highly of Puerto Morelos for its snorkeling. If warm-weather activities are high on your list, August, July, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 84°F.
A haven for Yucatan turtles
Turtles love to breed on Yucatan's coastal beaches which means there are plenty of opportunities to spot green, loggerhead, hawksbill, and leatherback turtles, especially during the nesting and hatching season. For divers, Puerto Morelos serves as a jumping point to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest reef system in the world. If you don't want to get your feet wet why not escape to Jardin Botanico Dr Alfredo Barrera Marin? Covering a vast footprint, it's one of Mexico's largest botanical gardens. As well as orchids, ferns, and succulents keep an eye out for the cheeky troupe of spider monkeys.
Transportation to and around Puerto Morelos
The nearest airport is in Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN), located 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM), which is 23.6 mi (37.9 km) away.