Originally a sleepy Mayan fishing village, Puerto Morelos offers a local, friendly alternative to the raucous, big-city atmosphere of Cancun or congestion of Playa del Carmen.

Visitors to this quaint little town seem to be interested in spending much more time on holiday, perhaps 4-5 weeks, even months, and can enjoy healthy diversions such as local yoga retreats.

Many come for artistic endeavors, such as painting or photography, finding creative inspiration in the natural beauty and peaceful, serene surroundings.
The tranquil white-sand beaches protected by a beautiful barrier reef provide a safe swimming and water activities environment not found in Cancun, where strong currents frequently put swimmers at risk. The coral reef is alive with diverse and colorful marine life. Located just kilometers off shore, this unique ecosystem is easily accessible by local dive operators who run tours providing superb scuba diving.
Sport fishing is also popular here, with annual Marlin tournaments attracting multi-national participation.

The many family restaurants surrounding the town square offer fare ranging from locally caught fresh fish and seafood such as lobster, conch, and octopus, to Italian cuisine featuring pasta and pizza, to superb Argentinean steaks.

In addition, the town offers all the typical amenities such as a pharmacy, general store, liquor store, money exchange facilities, travel agencies, a gas station, rental car shop, book store, scuba shops, and gift stores.

Close proximity to the international airport only 20 minutes away make this destination very desirable. This region is centrally located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, making excursions to these fun spots, or to the vast number of Mayan ruins in the region relatively easy. The new four-lane divided highway makes travel along the coast safe and convenient.