Discover Puerto Morelos: Quintana Roo’s Charming Caribbean Fishing Village

Puerto Morelos, in Quintana Roo, is a place that preserves the essence of a characteristic fishing village of the Mexican Caribbean. It’s one of the most emblematic destinations in the region where tradition is combined with adventure and nature to discover a secret world of wonderful attractions such as mangroves, cenotes and an exuberant jungle.

 

This destination is a main port in the state of Quintana Roo, located on the Riviera Maya coastline, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen and is characterized by the tranquility of its beaches and its bohemian atmosphere where you can walk without problems.

 

There is much to do, enjoy the sea breeze when walking along the boardwalk that is in front of the main square, where you can see the pier and the leaning lighthouse, an icon of Puerto Morelos.

 

Continue your visit in the Hunab-Ku artisan center, which offers products such as hammock spinning, gemstone carving and restaurants with international dishes.

 

You will love swimming in its beaches of fine, white, and soft sand; here you can practice some watersports such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking and windsurfing. Other activities you can do is riding an ATV and cycling.

 

A place that you should know is the Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín Botanical Garden, one of the largest gardens in Mexico. Here you will find several collections of plants from the region, as well as several species of wildlife.

 

Try the Cenotes Route and immerse yourself in the great variety of underground rivers, which are connected to each other. Explore the Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park and Selvática Ecological Park.