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Located on the only beach in the region, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is our all-ages luxury oceanfront resort with its own private cove. Enjoy stunning ocean vistas from our sunset bar or sneak a peak of breaching whales from our beachfront restaurants.

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  • filter_dramaUnderstand
    It's the ideal location for those who want a quiet beach vacation away from the glitz, but with ample tourist amenities. The town has just two principal streets and you can walk from one end to the other in about 15 minutes.

    You can get by with English, but Spanish is not superfluous. Most places accept US dollars but not credit cards. Almost all prices are quoted in Mexican pesos and it is generally cheaper to pay in pesos, than in US dollars. There is no bank in town, but several bank cash machines for withdrawals.

    The reef just off shore is part of the Great Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest reef system in the world and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. In 1998 the reef in front of Puerto Morelos became a protected National Marine Park, preserving its rich biodiversity and making this area one of the best preserved of the Great Mesoamerican Reef. Buildings in Puerto Morelos are limited to three stories by local bylaws, to preserve its village character.

    Puerto Morelos' reputation as a laid-back Caribbean destination is supported by its scattering of boutique hotels, condominiums, villas, plus various small restaurants and tourist shops. Its appeal is especially strong to travelers who eschew all-inclusives and built up "touristy" attractions. For the most part, the town is a residential community with a mix of Mexicans, Canadians, Americans, and Europeans who live there full or part time.

    Just across the Highway 307, the main north-south route on the peninsula, is Colonia Zetina Gazca, commonly know as "La Colonia." This inland community is mainly single level dwellings for local Mexicans and a few ex-pats, and contains amenities such as small food stores, pharmacies, and several casual restaurants serving simple fare.
  • filter_dramaGet in
    • By plane

      The nearest major airport is in Cancún International Airport [http://www.asur.com.mx/asur/ingles/aeropuertos/cancun/cancun.asp]. It is 20km away from Puerto Morelos and is Mexico's second busiest airport.

    • By car

      Puerto Morelos [url=http://www.puerto-morelos.org/]]is situated at the junction of Route 307 and a paved road to Leona Vicario in the interior of the Yucatan Peninsula. This recently paved road is the eastern terminus of [[La Ruta de los Cenotes[/url]], a network of minor roads that allows access to many cenotes in the interior. At Puerto Morelos, the beginning of this road network is marked by an archway. The waterfront is about 2km from Highway 307. Puerto Morelos is about 30km south of Cancun, 30km north of Playa del Carmen, and one hour north of Tulum.

      *[url=http://www.puerto-morelos.org/car-rental] Puerto Morelos Car Rental[/url] Rent a Car for Puerto Morelos.
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    • By bus

      Buses from Cancun and Playa del Carmen traverse Route 307, the coastal highway and the main highway into town:

      * From Cancun airport take the Riviera/ADO bus to [wiki=80641aeee9616559ce67bb5d4837755b]Playa del Carmen[/wiki], hourly from 10:30. The bus departs from Terminal 2, east end (terminal faces north). Buy a ticket for Puerto Morelos just inside terminal or on bus. Ask the driver to stop at Puerto Morelos. Cost: 50 pesos as of 12/09, 90 pesos 03/2015. Also bd travel and plays express do operate.

      * From downtown Cancun (el centro) take the Riviera/ADO bus for Playa del Carmen from the bus terminal on Av. Tulum. Departs every 15 minutes. Buy your ticket at the station.

      * From Playa del Carmen, take any ADO bus for Cancun from either bus station in Playa. Buy your ticket to Puerto Morelos at the station.

      Cancún and Playa del Carmen buses arrive and depart from the highway, about 2km from town. Each side of the highway has its own small station and ticket office.

      Frequent local buses travel between the highway/la colonia and the beach/el puerto for 4 pesos per person. Or take a taxi into town 22 - 25 pesos. If you decide to walk instead, ensure adequate insect repellent, as the road leads through a mosquito-infested mangrove swamp - and watch out for inquisitive crocodiles about half way, particularly on the northern side.

    • By private transfers

      Private Transfers to Puerto Morelos start at $55 US each way for 2 people or $90 round trip.

      *[url=http://www.puerto-morelos.org/shuttle] Puerto Morelos Shuttle[/url] Private transportation to Puerto Morelos.

      *[url=http://www.travel2rivieramaya.com] Airport Transfers[/url] from the Cancun International Airport Direct to your hotel.Reserve Private Transfers to Puerto Morelos, from $70 USD for up to 8 people.

      *[url=http://www.cancuncheaptransfers.com] Cancun Cheap Transfers[/url] from the Cancun International Airport Direct to your hotel or viceversa.

  • filter_dramaGet around
    There are many local taxis around, they gather at a taxi stand on the west side of the main square in Puerto Morelos. Bicycling is an excellent way to get around town, and they can be rented at a number of places in town. There is also a local car rental agency in the main town on the highway. Always make sure you find out the price of a taxi ride before you get in to avoid disagreements. At the car rental place you can bargain for a cheaper rate.
  • filter_dramaSee
    Sit on the white sand beach in the shade of a thatched palapa

    * Visit the Jardin Botanico just outside town and watch out for the spider monkeys.

    * Birdwatching in the mangroves.

    * Browse the various shops around the central square.

    * Visit the Crococun Zoo Enjoy 1 hr tour where, if you are brave enough... you can walk among crocodiles!. Our guide will make you have a fantastic (and unforgettable) experience, interacting with parrots, spider monkeys, snakes, deers and many wild animals more. This tour is really fantastic, don´t hve to miss it.
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    Scuba Diving . [url=http://velaspuertomorelos.com/things-to-do-in-your-puerto-morelos-condo-for-rent-during-vacations/]Puerto Morelos[/url] offers a large variety of marine life on one of the most beautiful reefs in the world. The dives inside the reef can be from shallow up to dives where you can see large coral formations at greater depths. For more advanced divers there a few wrecks and the cenotes to explore. Also has easy access to various dive sites ranging from very easy to very challenging ones. For those who are looking for some relaxed diving there are some beautiful shallow reef formations in water of 40 feet/12 meters depth where you can dive among turtles, schools of colorful fish, eagle rays, and many species of crabs and lobsters only to name a few.For wreck lovers, there are two accesible wrecks near Puerto Moleros. The nearest is the C-56, a navy boat that has beautiful coral and which is home to very large pelagics at 60-90 feet/18-27 meters). For more experienced divers there's the Tulum which is at a depth of about 120 feet/36 meters. The [wiki=6ad65da414c49367c9dfb848c06cd374]Mesoamerican Barrier Reef[/wiki] lies about 500 meters offshore. It is closer to the shore near Puerto Morelos than it is at most other points along the coast of Quintana Roo. Several dive shops and nearby resorts offering diving on the reef.

    * Go Beyond Snorkeling!. Swim Without a Life Jacket in the Marine Park! For Any Swimmer Aged 8 and Up. You get to swim underwater without having to hold your breath. SNUBA allows you to explore a three-dimensional world you cannot enjoy while snorkeling. You just breathe through a mouthpiece of a simple to use regulator while your air supply floats on a comforting support raft at the surface. Enjoy swimming at any depth, from the surface up to 20 feet below! SNUBA is experienced at your own level of comfort, and your SNUBA Guide will be with you throughout the entire tour. Wet Set Diving & Snorkeling Adventures is the only authorized SNUBA company in Puerto Morelos.

    * Swimming. Near the shore, water temperatures average about 27°C (80°F) year round. Freshwater swimming is available inland, at several cenotes. At cenotes that are not exposed to sunlight, temperatures are colder, and a partial wetsuit may be necessary for anything more than a brief dip.
    * Reef Diving. The [wiki=6ad65da414c49367c9dfb848c06cd374]Mesoamerican Barrier Reef[/wiki] lies about 500 meters offshore. It is closer to the shore near Puerto Morelos than it is at most other points along the coast of Quintana Roo. Several dive shops and nearby resorts offering diving on the reef.

    * Snorkeling- Guided trips by boat are offered to the reef. Snorkeling out to the reef from shore on your own is not permitted. To protect the reef against intentional and unintentional damage, you are only allowed onto the reef in the company of an accredited guide and wearing a life jacket. If you do go it alone, you risk being picked out of the water by park wardens who may just tell you off and take you back to the shore, but are within their rights to fine you. Note that these rules are not clearly signposted anywhere. A light wetsuit is welcome certain times of year.

    * Cenotes- Cenotes are sinkholes in the native limestone that are filled with crystal-clear groundwater; some are large and deep, while others are small passages through a cave. Inland from Puerto Morelos, many cenotes are accessible along the road from P.M. to Central Vallarta, some with really good swimming in clear blue water; To take local transport to the cenotes take colectivo bus "jacinto kanek" from Puerto Morelos to the other side of the highway get off at pemex station (colonia zetina gasca) once there go to the main zocalo two blocks west of 7 eleven and take the bus heading to Leona Vicario, they leave Morelos at 7.00, 8.00, 9.00AM and return from Leona at 12.00,13.00,16.00,and 17.00PM you can get off at Boca del Puma, just past central Vallarta at km16, which has nice trails through the forest and a cool snorkel through a cave passage, the owner Jesus will rent you a bicycle if you want to explore the nearby cenotes on your own. Snorkel in a cenote a few meters out in front of the Ojo de Agua hotel or the Puerto Morelos Reef, about 500-1000 meters from shore. You can rent equipment at the dive shops around town and swim there yourself, or book a boat trip outside the Casita del Mar (north end of town, on the beach) for USD22. Downtown operations offer trips for USD25.
    * Walk on the boardwalk through the mangroves behind Ceiba del Mar resort (N end of town), and look at birds, fish and cool plants.

    * Marina Dive Center (Located at the beautiful Puerto Morelos yacht marina next to Hotel Marina el Cid, +52 9988728999 ext 16062, [url=http://www.marinadivecenter.com]]- Offers reef/cenote scuba diving tours, PADI certified scuba diving training, and discover scuba courses. Furthermore, they offer whale shark and sailfin snorkeling tours as well as Cozumel diving. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-2pm, Closed Sundays.

    * 'Marina La Bonita' (in Hotel Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita, +52 9988728300 ext 8066, [http://www.marinalabonita.com[/url] - Offers high end catamaran sailing tours to Puerto Morelos, Punta Maroma, Cozumel, Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Isla Contoy. They also offer private deep sea fishing trips, snorkeling and scuba diving tours and PADI certified scuba diving training.

    *Make an appointment Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sat. Reservations 10AM, 12PM, 2PM or 4PM. Limited time Sunday - 1.30PM and 3.30PM after Jungle Market. Closed Mondays. The spa is operated by non profit organization and directed by Sandra A. Dayton. The spa was created so that the Mayan women could benefit from the tourists coming to the area and provide for their families. They provide an authentic Mayan massage.

    *The cooking school offers a fun day of learning how to cook all your favourite Mexican foods and teaches you about the flavours and ingredients used in this fascinating cuisine. The school has classes during the week in CAsa CAribe (cat@puertomorelosliving.com) with an experienced local (English-speaking) chef, and students receive an apron and recipes to take home with their memories.

    *An attraction in the middle of the jungle. A huge green polo field, club house with restaurant and bar surrounded by pristine tropical forest. Here you can take a trail ride on horse back take riding and polo lessons, hire a four wheeler to visit the cenotes or just relax at the bar. Regular polo matches are on the calendar and visitors are welcome to watch.
    *Diveshop sells snorkelequipment. Offers diving, cenote diving, snorkeling and fishingtrips. Offers PADI certification training until Divemaster. Also rents bicycles and snorkeling gear.
  • filter_dramaBuy
    Alma Libre Bookstore [http://www.almalibrebooks.com]. Large selection of used English paperbacks, plus new books of local interest. They take trades too. Sign up for their free monthly newsletter, full of updates about the town. Only open during high season.

    * Browse through metal and clay sculptures at Artisolo.

    * Check out the local crafts at the Mayan Handicraft Center.

    * Buy a hammock, a serape, or a postcard at the souvenir shops off the town square.
    *Body Balancing Therapy and Manual Therapy Solutions geared towards well-being and fitness focusing on muscle imbalances, related pain and discomfort. Keen evaluation and multi-disciplinary techniques identifying physical limitations and restrictions focusing on the origin of a particular condition. Example of benefits include but not limited to health care preventive, corrective injury, enhanced physical fitness and performance. International client roster - private practice since 1997. Visit web site for credentials and more information.www.thyselfbehealed.com. "where knowledge meets intuition".

    *Purchase unique, hand made ceramics created by the well know local artist, Ricardo Arias Alcantara. Proceeds from the sale of items goe to support the The Little English Schoolhouse, a non-profit project to bring English to the children and adults of Puerto Morelos.
  • filter_dramaEat
    Most places don't take reservations, and there can be a wait for dinner, especially around 7 or 8 in the evening. Sundays are the most crowded. There are a number of very cheap restaurants not listed here. If you eat at these places, stick to food that is cooked to order, as some dishes may not be fresh.

    If you have a kitchen, you can buy groceries at Casa Martin on the town square, a mini-supermarket.
    • Budget

      Le Café D'Amancia, on the square. Best coffee and healthy breakfast.

      * Fresh fish - buy from fishermen at the pier or at their stall on the north side of the zocalo, and cook it yourself.

    • Mid-range

      La Sirena Restaurant & Lounge, Casually Elegant. Open Everyday for Lunch and Dinner. Large array of options for any palette ranging from Mediterranean to Mexican to International. With its beautiful Palapa covered balcony La Sirena overlooks the town square and also has a view of the sea and lighthouse. Puerto Morelos' premiere live Music Venue featuring, Reggae, Salsa, Mexican, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Rock Bands from all over the world. Large HD Flat screen TV's indoors and out for sporting events. Full bar also includes Free Wi-Fi and electrical supply for Cell Phones and Laptops. La Sirena has quickly become a local favorite.

      * La Marina El Cid, a little south of town. Overlooks the marina and serves a fresh seven-seas ceviche, as well as other good seafood and Mexican standards. Service is as good as the food and view.

      * L´Oazis Restaurant and Grill, [http://www.loazis.com]]. Tu-Su 5PM to 10PM. Fish,meats,pasta,salads, appetizers and deserts, with excellent special coffees. Run by Martine and Flavio from Quebec, Canada. French, English and Spanish spoken. Located on the south side of the main square of Puerto Morelos.

      * Posada Amor. Great Mexican food, and the best ceviche in town. This restaurant, the oldest in Puerto Morelos, has retained a loyal clientele for nearly three decades. In the palapa-covered dining room with its picnic-style wooden tables and benches, the gracious staff serves up terrific Mexican and seafood dishes, including a memorable whole fish dinner and a rich seafood bisque. Sunday brunches are also delicious.

      * El Pirata, a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a drink from the bar, this open-air restaurant seats you at the center of the action just 1/2 block from the main square. If you have a hankering for American food, you can get a good hamburger with fries here; there are also great daily specials. The fried fish sandwich or hamburquesa de pescado is a favorite.

      * Terraza, Serves juices and vegetarian items. Seemed healthy enough, but the piña licuado we ordered seemed like naraja instead and the eggs seemed more like tofu than real eggs. Rosy's is a better choice for juices and breakfast.

      * Los Pelicanos, a windy beachfront place to have your first drink and nachos in Puerto Morelos nothing spectacular about the nachos but the guacaomole, like most places here was abundant and quite good.

    • Splurge

      John Gray's Kitchen, Avenida Ninos Heroes. More upscale and pricy; excellent food by a former Ritz Carlton chef - reservations recommended. The duck breast is a must. Also makes one of the better margaritas along the riviera; not too sweet.

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    La Sirena Restaurant & Lounge. Open Everyday. Puerto Morelos premiere Live Music Venue. Beautiful fully stocked bar overlooking the town square and a view of the sea. Great local drinks, Martini's, Draft Beer & Full Menu. If you go on the weekend, expect to dance. Great spot to throw down drinks with friends or relax with your significant other on the balcony.

    * Bara Bara bar. From 8PM onwards, a place for Martinis and good music. Fridays is for House music, with national and international DJ's. Saturday expect Dance Hall, Reggae, Drum and bass and more.

    * Posada Amor Terrace. Terrace bar with live music somedays, great drinks and relax atmosphere.

    * Cantina Habanero's, - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner serving a variety of food, from delicious baby-back ribs and grilled steaks to regional mexican food. Live music most Friday nights. A gathering spot for locals and tourists alike. Located 1/2 block north of the town square. English and Spanish spoken.

    * Unico Beach Club, Palapa beach bar located 5 blocks north of the square on the beach. Chairs and umbrellas available, light lunch fare and friendly bartender. English and Spanish spoken.
  • filter_dramaSleep
    All types of lodging are available, including modest hotels right on the beach. If you are booking within a few weeks of your travel date, you may have to contact several places to find a vacancy.
    • Budget

      Posada Amor. Just off the plaza, not on the beach. A simple fan-cooled room is in the $30US range, and as is typical, this runs about 50-100% more than a comparable room on Mexico’s west coast. The rooms are clean and you’ll meet an interesting cross-section of international travelers who are often the best source for information and tips. The attached restaurant is quite good and serves as an informal meeting place for many of the gringo locals. [http://www.discovermx.com/posadaamor.htm]

      *Alternative lodging in rustic cabins and rooms. All rooms have private bath with hot water. Each room has a special touch that comes from the personalized decor from the artist and owner. Pets are welcome. Wifi in most rooms. Prices from $29.00. More information at http://www.casitas-kinsol.com .

    • Mid-range

      Its a little hotel on the beach with cabanas, not far from town, just 7 minutes by car, or 15 with a bycicle. There are different kinds of rooms and cabanas for different budgets. There is also facilities for camping, RV Park and going Snorkeling and more.

      * Amar Inn. ~10 rooms built adjacent to a family house. Operated by a family originally from Querétaro. Beach-side rooms are nicer (and cost more). US$55-80/room/night (March 2009). e-mail Ana Luisa or Luis for reservations and availability (amar_inn@hotmail.com). Both speak Spanish and English. Headquarters of environmentalists. 5 minute walk north of the zócalo.

      *Long and short term rentals in modern hacienda-style apartments, surrounded by tropical gardens, two short blocks from the beach. Fully furnished, two-bedroom flats, plus a rooftop one-bedroom suite with sweeping views of the mangrove forest. Ecologically built, privately owned, safe and secure.

      *Delightful, two bedroom private condo apartment on the beach just two blocks from the town square. With beautiful tropical gardens and PM's largest blue pool, this appealing Playasol accommodation is ideal for couples or families. Private parking, gated entrance, and a picture-perfect bit of beach. Excellent value. Prices range from $800-$1700 USD.

      * Casa La Querencia, [url=http://www.casalaquerencia.com/].Puerto]Morelos Beachfront Villa Rentals, Beautiful Bed and Breakfast concept on the Beach with Pool, Villas are separate from the main house but all features of Bed and Breakfast are offered.

      * Condos AQUA, [url=http://www.puertomorelosmexico.com/[/url].Puerto]Morelos Condos with AC - WiFi , beach view and located just steps from the town center

      * Hotel Ojo de Agua, [url=http://www.ojo-de-agua.com[/url]]- 36-room hotel on the beach with swimming pool and popular restaurant. Comfortable, pleasant rooms for US$70-100 (March 2009). Oddly cheaper to pay in US$ cash than pesos. 5 minute walk north of the zócalo (main square).

      * Hotel Posada El Moro, Av. Javier Rojo Gomez Smz., 2 Mz 5 Lt 17. half a block north of the main square, Tel (998) 8710159 Fax (998) 2069005, [http://www.posadaelmoro.com[/url]. Bed and Breakfast: Rates from $40 USD to $75 USD.

      * Nice and clean hotel in the center, studios with fridge, TV, AC and Internet connection. Four minute walk to the town square and the Caribbean Ocean. It's also home of Yodis Restaurant for breakfast and dining.

      * Beachfront B&B about 1 km south of the town square. Rates include a complimentary self-service breakfast buffet, wireless internet, bikes and snorkeling equipment.

      *One of the several beautiful Villas of Punta Caracol, located just north of the main town of Puerto Morelos. It has 4 large bedrooms with king sized beds. 4 full bathrooms (one for each bedroom) and 2 half baths. Beautiful private roof top jacuzzi and garden area. It has a large pool and a very nice and well-maintained beach.

    • Splurge

      This Riviera Maya hotel offers oceanfront accommodations, a pool, spa, restaurants and all inclusive options. This small hotel near Cancun also offers access to a full service marina.

  • filter_dramaGet out
    Get on the only direct bus to Chetumal at 6.35AM in Puerto Morelos, at the ADO station (5 hrs). The Mayab bus runs during the rest of the day, and is a bit cheaper, but takes longer (6 hrs).

    * Visit the many impressive Maya archaeological sites: Mayan Riviera including [wiki=f68e43cd78d566c2092c0d3595a7ee52]Tulum[/wiki], [wiki=82eb2e58dbf2759723404b2097982e8e]Cobá[/wiki] and [wiki=4f7fba80ae6fe928f81e87da1adf080d]Muyil[/wiki]; Great Costa Maya (Kohunlich, Kinichná, Dzibanché, Oxtankah and Chacchoben) south of the biosphere reserve [wiki=1be323c3d6834ab5d7c2bee201406348]Sian Ka'an[/wiki] and sites in the nearby Yucatan State including [wiki=77175b9bd1affaaa1b22c2b84d88cd59]Chichén Itzá[/wiki], Uxmal, Dzibichaltun and Ek Balam.

    * Take the ferry to [wiki=d4d57e489c6da8c57ecbdfc2bbe38eae]Cozumel[/wiki] from [wiki=80641aeee9616559ce67bb5d4837755b]Playa del Carmen[/wiki]

    * Go to the big Chedraui supermarket [url=http://www.chedraui.com.mx/]]in Playa del Carmen to see what real Mexican families eat and to see some really cool produce. (This also the closest real supermarket to get large quantities of food if you plan to cook; 20 minute bus ride)

    * Visit [[Cancun[/url]] via Highway 307 for shopping and dining. A 30 minute drive.

    * South of Playa del Carmen visit X'caret [url=http://www.xcaret.com]]or Xel-ha [url=http://www.xel-ha.com/[/url],]large theme-park style nature parks.

    * Visit [[A´aktun Jaaleb at Nuevo Durango[/url]], [url=http://turismojusto-dtj.blogspot.com/2007/11/destinos-dtj.html]]- a small Mayan community 2 hours inland from Puerto Morelos that participates in [[fair tourism[/url]] as an alternative economic model of development. The community is located between Puerto Morelos and Valladolid (and [wiki=7d3ab4b462aea9a8ccf7afd9567ebac8]Chichen Itza[/wiki]) and sits north of [wiki=c86da96c0a7fe822201f7847c7ad09f2]Coba[/wiki].

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    [[WikiPedia:Puerto Morelos]]
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