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12 Cool Things to do in Puerto Morelos
Go Snorkelling at
the Reef
Puerto Morelos’ most spectacular attraction is its reef filled with hundreds of
varieties of fish, sea life and corals. This underwater playground is located
directly in front of the village. Because this is a Marine Reserve, snorkelling
must be done with a guide. At the reef you can see rays, lobster, eels, nurse
sharks, turtles and more. For scuba divers there are many different dive sites
featuring: a military boat with large cut-outs for divers to explore, a wooden
wreck, and a garden area with coral formations plus pathways and chimneys you can
swim up.
 Take
a Long Walk Along the Beach
Miles of white sand beach and turquoise water stretch along the Caribbean coast
of Puerto Morelos. Dotted with natural sea grass, exotic sea shells and
scurrying Sandpipers, a stroll along the coast line is a great way to wash away
stress.
Do a Little
Shopping
Puerto Morelos is a great place to pick up a few souvenirs without the hassle of
“Come On… Take a Look.” Several shops carry hammocks, clothing, jewelry, art
and more. There’s even a fresh produce market at the town square every
Wednesday morning. Visit the Mayan Handicraft Centre where you can see local artists
working in their shops as they create something special just for you.
Enjoy the fine Restaurants and Cafés
A Pleasant Surprise…. Puerto Morelos offers world class cuisine!
In our town you will
find some of the best restaurants in the Yucatan. There are excellent coffee
houses, restaurants and a bakery. You can indulge your taste buds in Mexican
(of course), Italian, Asian, Vegetarian, Nuevo and Seafood. And you can even
find a bar to enjoy a drink or two!
Visit the Botanical Gardens
Explore the native plants and animals of the area at the 150 acre Jardin
Botanico. Located 2km south of Puerto Morelos, the lush grounds take you through
3km of pathways with plants labeled in both English and Spanish for your
information. Bring your mosquito repellent and watch out for the monkeys! They
usually swing by in the afternoon.
 Go Fishing
Puerto Morelos offers world class fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado (Mahi
mahi), Bonito and Barracuda. Tours can be arranged through the local dive shops
or right on the pier. Every June the town hosts the “Torneo de Pesca
Deportiva” Fishing Tournament. If you'd rather let someone else do the
fishing for you, stroll to the Fishing Co-operative on the square and
reel in the catch of the day for a low price.
Talk to a Croc
If you want to get close to nature, I
mean really close, then Crococun is a must. Despite it's rather cheesy name it's
a pretty good zoo. As part of the admission price, you are assigned a guide who
will introduce you to the wildlife of Puerto Morelos, and answer all your
questions.
Get to the Jungle
Every Wednesday and Sunday you have a great reason to go to the Jungle. Sundays
(during the season) it's the famous Mayan Jungle Market. This is your chance to
buy unique handicrafts directly from Mayan artisans, plus enjoy fine food and
learn some traditional Mayan dances. Wednesday is Spa Day, leave your big city
stress in the jungle with professional spa treatments for very low prices.
 Take
a Picture of the Lighthouse
Ravaged by a hurricane in 1967, Puerto Morelos’ old light house now leans heavily in the
sand in front of the new lighthouse. Since then it has survived a handful of
hurricanes and became our town symbol. To take a really great photo, walk out to
the end of the dock and look back.
Watch a Bird
With over 150 species of birds calling the Mangroves & jungle their home, it’s a great
place to see birds and wildlife you have never seen before.
Relax and Enjoy Life
Along the crowded Mayan Rivera, Puerto Morelos is a quiet departure, where life
moves slowly and stress is a foreign concept. It’s a great place to work on
your Spanish, get a massage, take a yoga class or just hang out in a hammock.
Visit the Bookstore
What better way to relax, unwind and enjoy the sun and quiet lifestyle of Puerto
Morelos than with a great book. Alma Libre Bookstore, located on the central
square, has more than 20,000 new and used books to choose from including: Mayan
culture, learn Spanish, travel and fish guides, and maps of the area. And we’re
always happy to give you any information you may need on the area.
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