Puerto Morelos

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Puerto Morelos featuring a sandy beach, a coastal town and tropical scenes
Puerto Morelos which includes a bay or harbour and boating
Puerto Morelos
Photo provided by Cancun CVB
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Discover the natural wonders of the area, both underwater and on land, around this sleepy Caribbean village.

Step away from the busy resorts along the Riviera Maya, and delight in the peaceful atmosphere in this small, beachfront village. The pace of life is very relaxed here and the population is made up of locals, rather than tourists, giving a charming insight into everyday life in this idyllic setting.

The sea is ever-present in Puerto Morelos and is the lifeblood of the community—fishing boats still go out every day and bring their catch into the piers. The beautiful sandy beach is a major attraction, and it is easy to spend a day lounging on it, but what lies beyond is the real reason why so many visitors come here—the Great Maya Reef lies just 500 metres off shore. This is the world’s second largest reef system and stretches for over 1000 kilometres. The section at Puerto Morelos has been declared a national park, to protect the flora and fauna.

The reef can be accessed by swimmers and divers of all abilities, as the coral lies very close to the surface in these shallow waters. Hire a snorkel from one of the village’s many diving shops to experience the vast array of fish species, including eels, nurse sharks and brightly coloured parrot fish, up close. More experienced divers can head to the deeper water, either independently or as part of a tour.

Away from the water, there is much on offer in Puerto Morelos. Shoppers can browse the artisans’ market for handcrafted hats, locally made clothes and wood carvings. Or head out to the leaning lighthouse—this hardy building has survived three hurricanes, but is still standing.

Puerto Morelos also offers some fascinating land-based natural beauty—join an All-Terrain Vehicle tour around the mangrove swamps, which are home to hundreds of species of birds and over a thousand plant species.

This is a very laid-back village with very little nightlife. The handful of cafés, restaurants and bars in Puerto Morelos offer a relaxed way of spending an evening in beautiful surroundings.

Puerto Morelos is the first town along Highway 307, 38 kilometres south of Cancun and 35 kilometres north of Playa del Carmen. Once you get here, park your car and explore on foot, as everything is just a short walk away.

Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
5 out of 5
307 Cancun - Chetumal Ejidal, Puerto Morelos, QROO
The price is S$494 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$494
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,302 reviews)
"Property is really nice but too many kids and noise. The kids side should be separated. Beach and pool chairs fill up and didn’t know there was a beach just for diamond club that was extremely ridiculous."

Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025

Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Carr. Federal 307 Chet-Pto. Juarez, Km 324 - 342, Mza. 7, Lt. 1, SM 11, Puerto Morelos, QROO
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,585 reviews)
"Staff , dining didn’t need reservations"

Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025

Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort All Inclusive
Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Boulevard el Cid Unidad 15, Puerto Morelos, QROO
The price is S$633 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
S$633
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,943 reviews)
"The property was beautiful but the golf carts were very noisy into the night. There was not enough lounge chairs to enjoy the sun around the pools or the beach for 3 resorts. That was very disappointing. Buffet and restaurants were great and drinks were generous. Shopping was nice."

Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025

Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Porto Blu
Porto Blu
4 out of 5
701 Rafael E. Melgar, Puerto Morelos, QROO
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Puerto Morelos Town Square and Ojo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Hermosa!"

Reviewed on 3 Jan,2025

Porto Blu
Velas Condos
Velas Condos
3 out of 5
Javier Rojo Gomez SM 2 Mz 13 Lote 2-12, Puerto Morelos, QROO
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews)
"Velas is a neat little condo, conveniently located close to downtown and right on the beach. The manager, Alba is friendly and helpful. She welcomed us to use the bikes and asked if we needed help with them in any way. We opted to not have housekeeping service during our stay, and Alba assured that ..."

Reviewed on 24 Dec,2024

Velas Condos
Abbey del Sol
Abbey del Sol
3 out of 5
Av. Niños Heroes 806, Puerto Morelos, QROO
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ojo de Agua Beach and Puerto Morelos ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Lovely and quaint, like a serene oasis. Everything is kept in pristine condition. The workers are friendly, kind and very helpful. Although we had the smallest room on the property, we were very satisfied with the facility and all the supplies provided for our enjoyment."

Reviewed on 12 Feb,2025

Abbey del Sol
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Puerto Morelos

4.5
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely quiet fisherman village. It felt very safe and was easy to go on excursions from here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

On a beautiful part of the Mexican Caribbean coastline.

5/5 - Excellent

Dianne&Rob

Love how safe you feel, lots of families, working folk, children, sporting events. Not noisy like the bigger cities. Close enough to beaches, only a bus ride away. You can also rent bicycles and ride to the beach if you have the energy!