A town deep in tradition, simple living and making family and friends a priority is how you would explain Puerto Morelos at first glance. This charming fishing village by trade still lives its heritage. The laidback atmosphere settles on you the minute you arrive in this sleepy little town. How to get to Puerto Morelos? It can easily be reached by taxi, ADO bus or colectivo from any of the surrounding cities.
The home grown shops and restaurants portray a long ago tradition that is being handed down from generation to generation. There are no ‘big box’ stores, corporate chains or franchised eateries lingering around every corner. The street side vendors craft their various goods by hand. The restaurants and cantinas use mostly locally grown, caught and raised ingredients.
Puerto Morelos port is a historical town from mainland Yucatan to the island of Cozumel. This seafront community established its first lighthouse in the early 1900’s. Its second lighthouse which was built in 1946, still exist at a slight tilt due to a hurricane. The third and current structure was erected in the 1980’s and still is in good operating order today.
The economy in this quaint little town of Puerto Morelos depends mostly on fishing and tourism. They offer many water related activities that include diving, snorkeling and fishing tours. The Mesoamerica Barrier Reef – a.k.a. The Great Maya Reef, begins just north of the Yucatan Peninsula’s point and works its way south through Central America. The turquoise colored Caribbean waters that hug its shore are filled with a beautiful bounty of aquatic life.
Puerto Morelos’s town square and park center are filled with open air markets, boutique shops and plenty of restaurants serving traditional Mexican cuisines. The Malecon provides beautiful views of the blended horizon that can be enjoyed by sitting on one of its many benches. There are plenty of in-town hotels in Puerto Morelos that are within walking distance to everything offered. If a resort is more your style, there are several to choose from just south of Puerto Morelos’s town center.
The beaches are made up of sugar fine glistening white sand that allows subtle waves to brush up against its shore. It’s not hard to find a palapa with a lounge chair that is calling out to you. Add your favorite beverage and afternoon snack and begin to feel what it is like to be in paradise. The perfectly tempered Caribbean waters splashing gently around you will refresh your body’s every sense.
Puerto Morelos is not yet a crowded haven for tourist seeking the norm. Its sole purpose is especially designed for the individuals who are looking to enjoy a few days of relaxation. This enlightening destination is just south of Cancun and minutes away from Playa del Carmen. Do yourself a favor and visit this enchanting little port and take a well-deserved stress free getaway.
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