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Puerto Morelos

Cancún

A relaxed fishing village between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, with a protected reef close to shore and a mix of small hotels and all-inclusive resorts.

Best for Families · Upscale

Transport
2/5
Sights
2/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
5/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$300/night · 40 min to Downtown Cancún

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Why stay here

  • Quiet village with a snorkelling reef
  • Close to the airport
  • Resorts with calm beaches

Who should stay here

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Snorkellers

Not ideal if…

  • You want nightlife
  • You want a big town
  • You want to sightsee in Cancún every day

What it's like

Puerto Morelos has kept its small-town feel, with a leaning lighthouse, a square of cafés and restaurants and a long beach with the Puerto Morelos Reef just offshore, great for snorkelling. Big all-inclusive resorts line the coast north and south of the village.

It's halfway between the airport and Playa del Carmen, ideal for a quiet beach stay. Nightlife is low-key, and the resorts are a drive from the village.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Village square

    Cafés and restaurants by the beach.

  • Ruta de los Cenotes

    Road inland to swimming cenotes.

Getting around

Nearest stations
ADO buses and colectivos on the coast highway; taxis to the resorts.
To Downtown Cancún
About 40 minutes
From Cancún International Airport (CUN)
About 25 minutes: ADO bus or transfer from CUN.

Nearby attractions

  • Puerto Morelos Reef

    Protected reef for snorkelling, close to shore.

  • Ruta de los Cenotes

    Freshwater sinkholes for swimming inland.

  • Leaning lighthouse

    The village's crooked landmark.

Where to eat and drink

  • Village square

    Seafood and casual restaurants.

  • Resort restaurants

    Included in all-inclusive stays.

Where to stay in Puerto Morelos

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Dreams Jade Resort & Spa

Why we like it: Family all-inclusive resort with a kids' club.

Typical luxury rate in Puerto Morelos: ~$650/night

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Luxury pick

Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

Why we like it: Lively adults-only all-inclusive resort.

Typical luxury rate in Puerto Morelos: ~$650/night

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Best value

Hotel & Beach Club Ojo de Agua

Why we like it: Simple beachfront hotel in the village.

Typical budget rate in Puerto Morelos: ~$100/night

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Hotels in Puerto MorelosMid-range from ~$300/night

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