PUERTO MORELOS

The easygoing, relaxed port town of Puerto Morelos is one of the Mexican-Caribbean coastline’s less touristic, and understated destinations. This once-sleepy fishing village has become a favored location for visitors looking for a quiet seaside town to enjoy a peaceful vacation with a selection of activities available. Located between the lively cities of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos has a splendid stretch of white sand beach, just off the town square, on the beach side of the town, Puerto Morelos Puerto. Across the highway, Puerto Morelos Pueblo is close to lush jungle and La Ruta de Cenotes … providing endless exploration and adventure opportunities. However, overall Puerto Morelos has a mellow vibe compared to its neighboring cities. A visit to Puerto Morelos is ideal for those looking for a more cultural and laidback vacation, with the opportunity to enjoy fun activities.

What is there to do?

While Puerto Morelos is a small, and laidback location, there is still plenty to do. Visitors can indulge in a wealth of activities, trips, and tours in Puerto Morelos. This is the perfect destination for beach lovers, nature lovers, and those looking to explore Mexico’s Caribbean jungle and its selection of cenotes. Horse ride, snorkel, dive, fish, zipline, swing through the trees, swim, relax, explore, and witness gorgeous nature and wildlife, check out what Puerto Morelos has to offer ...

Top Activities in Puerto Morelos:

Spend a Day on Puerto Morelos Beach

Spend a Day on Puerto Morelos Beach - the town’s public beach, lined with turquoise water, white sand, and fishing boats.

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Visit the Jardin Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin

Learn about the local culture, nature, and wildlife at this 160-acre botanical garden. Explore the mangroves, see the waterfalls and trek through the jungle of the Caribbean, spot wildlife from the boardwalks and viewpoints, and get a birdseye view of the gardens from the hanging bridge.

Snorkel or Dive

Llike a lot of the Caribbean coast, Puerto Morelos is located opposite the Mesoamerican Reef - just 400 meters off the shore, this reef provides the perfect snorkel and dive spots for visitors to enjoy the colorful, and breathtaking underwater world.

Go Horse Riding

Ride horseback through the lush Caribbean jungle. View wildlife and swim in cenotes.

Visit the Leaning Lighthouse

Located along the beach of Puerto Morelos, this lighthouse is a landmark in the town. This lighthouse subsided into its current position in 1967 due to a hurricane, and it has become a symbol for Puerto Morelos and a photo spot for visitors.

Get Some Memorable Photos

Take a Photo with the Puerto Morelos sign.

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Relax at a Beach Club

Enjoy a relaxing day on a sun lounger, with a cocktail, and something to eat, while enjoying refreshing swims in the Caribbean at one of Puerto Morelos’ beach clubs - Unico Beach, My Paradise Beach Club, Day & Night Beach Club, RoMarley Beach House, and Beach Club Ojo de Agua.

Go on a Catamaran Tour

Spend the day on the Caribbean Sea aboard a catamaran. You will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel on this relaxing boat day.

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Visit Croco Cun Zoo

Take a trip to this interactive, mostly reptile zoo, located just a short ride from Puerto Morelos. This is an interactive tour allowing visitors to involve themselves in the conservation of local wildlife, where they can feed, and be among some of the animals, in particular reptiles from the region including snakes, crocodiles, iguanas, parrots, macaws, and even spider monkeys.

Go Fishing

Get your catch of the day on a fishing trip in the Caribbean Sea. What better place to do it than in a famous fishing town such as Puerto Morelos?

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Spend a Day at Selvatica

Enjoy a day of fun at this adventure park. Zipline, ride the rollercoaster (Tarzania), swim in cenotes, ride ATVs, go on a bungee swing, and more.

Swim in a Cenote

With its proximity to La Ruta de los Cenotes (the route of the cenotes), an area filled with many cenotes, swimming in one of these freshwater sinkholes is a popular activity on a trip to Puerto Morelos. Here are some to check out - Cenote la Noria, Cenote Kin Ha, Verde Lucero, Cenote Siete Bocas, Cenote Mojarras, Cenote Sol y Luna, and Cenote Zapote.

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Fun Activities in the Jungle

You can go on a fun ATV Tour in the jungle.

Walk and Explore the Town

Enjoy walking around Puerto Morelos, don't forget to visit Hunab-Ku - get your souvenirs from this handicrafts market, and watch some of the items being produced.

Getting to Puerto Morelos & Where to go After:

If you’re a fan of small, sleepy towns, and want to explore similar spots why not take Tren Maya®, “Mayan Train” south to Playa del Carmen, or Tulum? From these two stations, you can take a transfer to the small town of Akumal (located between the Playa del Carmen). Or go further south to Bacalar, a quiet town with a beautiful lagoon.

If you’re arriving in Mexico at Cancun International Airport, you will take a Tren Maya®, "Mayan Train” shuttle bus from the airport to its close by train station. Here you can take the train to Puerto Morelos, a short journey from Cancun. From Puerto Morelos you can travel the rest of the Caribbean Coast on the Tren Maya®, "Mayan Train”, or you can travel back to Cancun and visit further afield, including the historic cities of Valladolid and Izamal on the Yucatan II Route, as well as Merida on the Yucatan II Route. Or you can travel to the state of Campeche. Get a mix of beach, culture and history while traveling on the Tren Maya®, "Mayan Train”.