Puerto Morelos is listed as "Charming Town". It has beaches with minimal swell, they are ideal for swimming and relaxing. Its main square is surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops. In the Puerto Morelos Reef National Park you can take a boat ride and observe the scenery on an impressive coral reef, as well as snorkeling or diving. The Ruta de los Cenotes is located in the jungle to the west of the highway to Puerto Morelos, you can visit and bathe in these natural pools that feed on underground rivers and enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds these places that were very special for the Mayans. . Crococun Zoo preserves and cares for the species that live in the region and gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with crocodiles, exotic birds, spider monkeys, deer and more on a one hour tour with the instruction of a certified guide, which is fantastic.
These are the 8 reasons why you should stay in Puerto Morelos.
1. Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park
Nestled in the Mesoamerican Reef System –the second largest reef barrier in the world–, here you can do various water sports, such as diving, windsurfing and kayaking, with snorkeling being the preferred one for the hundreds of corals and tropical fish that you will see passing around you. , creating a multi-colored landscape.
2. Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín Botanical Garden
This 65-hectare sanctuary, also called Yaax ’Ché, is ideal for observing regional fauna, from spider monkeys to coatis, as well as a great diversity of plants, both ornamental and medicinal. Do not miss the suspension bridge and the archaeological zone.
3. Crococun Zoo
Two kilometers to the north is this crocodile farm, whose specimens vary in both species and size. It has a small zoo where you will find boas, ocelots and deer, and you can even get up close to some of them!
4. Route of the cenotes
5. Places to dive
6. The beaches
7. The jungle
8. Mangrove
Source: México Desconocido