In Puerto Morelos,
you can enjoy the following tourist attractions and places
of interest:
From Puerto Morelos, you have easy access to:
Crococun
This crocodile farm and nature park offers educational guided
tours that will interest children and adults alike.
Jardin Botanico
The "Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin" botanical garden
is a beautiful natural arboretum and lowland forest where
you can enjoy the region's characteristic plants and animals
(spider monkeys, foxes, iguanas etc.). There are also displays
showing the traditional way of life in this region, including
information about plants used for medicine and food.
Puerto Morelos Beach
From Posada El Moro you are within easy walking distance
of the beach with its beautiful white sand, fishing boats,
lighthouse (top right, a local landmark), and the pier with
the ferry to Cozumel (lower left)
Mayan ruins: Chichen-Itza
Chichen-Itza: Monumental structures like the pyramid, The
Castle (El Castillo), the Observatory, and the Temple
of the Warriors makes this site the most popular of all
Mayan cities in the regio
Mayan
ruins: Tulum
Tulum: The main structure, El Castillo (The Castle) built on a tall cliff facing the sea, and others of lesser importance are the remains of an important city of the post-Classical Mayan period (A.D. 900-1521). A visit to these ruins is a must!
Mayan ruins: Uxmal
Uxmal: One of the largest Mayan sites is characterized by
its beautiful and sophisticated architecture including
the Sorcerer’s pyramid, the Nun’s quadrangle, the Governors Palace, and the stunning The Turtle’s
House. There is a light and sound show every night.
Mayan ruins: Coba
Coba: This site, which is still under reconstruction, has
the tallest Mayan building, the 43 meter (130 ft) high
Nohoch Mul pyramid. Take hiking boots and be ready to
explore this interesting site.
Scuba diving, snorkeling and sport fishing
Puerto Morelos is a peaceful town with a laid-back ambiance.
It is basically located on a sand bar between a lagoon
and the beach. Just 100 yards from the beach, the beautiful
and spectacular “Mayan Reef” provides the best scuba-diving and snorkeling opportunities for both novice and experienced divers. The
Mayan Reef was declared a national park by the Mexican
government in 1999, in order to protect and preserve this
beautiful national treasure.
Scuba and snorkel trips to the reefs can be arranged with PADI certified professional divers as well as sport fishing trips. For these and for fishing trips and sea kayaking trips, please see the front desk or the travel agency.
Cenotes and Jungle tours
The entire Yucatan Peninsula is made of carbonate rocks (limestone),
and some portions of it have dissolved away as a result
of the interaction between rain water and organic matter,
thus creating sink holes (called cenotes) on the surface.
These cenotes are located in the middle of the jungle and
are filled with fresh water that is part of the hydrologic
system of the peninsula. A swim in the cenote’s pristine
waters will certainly be an unforgettable experience. Contact
the front desk or the travel agency for more information
about tours to visit the cenotes and the jungle.
Xcaret
 Xcaret
Park is ca. 15 miles south of Puerto Morelos (on the Cancun-Tulum
expressway) and promises its visitors
a nature experience among the best of what this region
has to offer. You and your family can swim with dolphins
and in natural water springs, admire archeological sites,
and take in Mayan shows with dances and light and sound
effects during the night. A great experience!
Xel-ha
 Xel-ha is located ca. 50 miles south of Puerto Morelos
(on the Cancun-Tulum expressway) and is an ideal place to
admire the great Mayan outdoors. Xel-ha or “where the water is born” in
mayan, is a site where the merging of fresh and salt waters
creates a series of caves, coves, inlets, lagoons and cenotes
among mangroves and thick vegetation. A unique place to snorkel,
swim, walk and admire nature.
Cancun
 Cancun:
This spectacular and world renowned city and tourist center
offers the best shopping, dining, entertainment
and recreation for people of all ages. It is just 20
miles away from Puerto Morelos.
Cozumel
Cozumel is a Scuba divers paradise. This island is only
two hours away on the ferry from Puerto Morelos.
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