Located in the Riviera Maya, between Playa del Carmen and Cancun, only 20 minutes from Cancun International Airport, Puerto Morelos Mexico is a unique and inviting destination and the perfect spot from which to base your explorations along the Mayan Riviera.

Puerto Morelos combines the peace and tranquility of a charming fishing village with the services of a popular travel destination. The town of Puerto Morelos has stores, dive shops and restaurants that will cook your catch from your fishing adventure. The Puerto Morelos Sport Fishing Tournament is held the last weekend in May, bringing an influx of people to this normally quiet village.

Puerto Morelos hotels and accommodations ranging from rustic palapas to condos, villas and oceanside hotels, regulations and the protected status of the areas around the village ensure that excessive development will not occur. Puerto Morelos will remain ideal for those who want to experience a less touristy Mayan Riviera.

In this little slice of paradise designated as a National Marine Park, you can enjoy some of the best diving and snorkeling in the region. The breathtaking turquoise waters of the Caribbean are filled with multicolored tropical fishes, turtles, corals, rays, starfish, and many other delights. It?s the perfect learning environment for those who have always wanted to learn to dive. Other Puerto Morelos activities include snorkeling, windsurfing, swimming, sunbathing, horseback riding, and many other low-key, relaxing choices.

The popular, yet casual beach in the center part of town has a lighthouse and a long fishing pier that extends far out into the ocean. Other beaches such as Magic Beach south of town offer a comfortable and uncrowded atmosphere.
Puerto Morelos is ideal for those who want to get away from the crowds and enjoy quiet evenings watching the stars or enjoying the breeze off the ocean. Yet both Cancun and Playa del Carmen are less than 30 minutes away if you decide you want to experience exciting nightlife. With its quiet, relaxing atmosphere and close proximity to the areas two largest towns, Puerto Morelos provides the best of both worlds.