A Fishing Village on the Spectacular Mayan Riviera
Puerto Morelos Mexico is located about 25 minutes or 18 km south of Cancun International Airport. The area of this Mexican Caribbean is called the Mayan Riviera, a stretch of hundreds of km of white sands and turquoise waters that stretches all the way to border with Belize.
At this moment there is no comparison with its bustling neighbors of Playa del Carmen to the south and Cancun to the north.
This village was once a small laid back fishing village and is becoming slowly into one more important site on the Riviera.
The ambiance is still tranquil and everything moves to the rhythm of “mañana”, nothing to hurry about.
Many North Americans and Europeans have made Puerto Morelos their home and it is very common to walk the streets and here English, Dutch, French, German, Italian and of course Spanish and Mayan both local languages.
The beaches of Puerto Morelos Mexico near Cancun Beaches
If you are looking for a vacation of relax of spirituality and meditation, this is the place to be. The beaches are spectacular and in town you’ll find everything like shops, convenience stores, and even a charming church.
There is a Zocalo or town square like in every Mexican town and in the nearby beach you may find fishing boats with friendly locals offering photo opportunities and excursions to the nearby reefs.
Google Map showing Puerto Morelos between Cancun and Playa del Carmen
All the boats tie up in one pier on the center of town.The moment to go is now before it is discovered by the big developers and the big luxurious resorts start to pop up near the beach. The houses at the moment are modest as well as the hotels and cabañas. There are also a few larger hotels with air conditioning and spas.
The beach located next to Pelicanos Restaurant is very nice and is practically empty during weekdays and crowded on weekends. Snorkelers and divers take advantage of the calm waters to practice their sports.
Once in the area you should visit places like Playa del Carmen beaches, Xelha, Xcaret Park and Tulum Ruins.
Village Cafe near the mayan Riviera Resorts This is the place in Puerto Morelos for great food and drinks
Discover all that Puerto Morelos has to offer with Ceiba del Mar Beach and Spa Resort as a base. It boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, daily newspaper, desk, hair dryer, in room safe, television, and bathtub. To suit guests' convenience, this Puerto Morelos accommodation offers 24hr room service, shops, executive floor, elevator, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning.
To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including massage, Jacuzzi, gym, sauna, tennis courts, spa and water sports. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convenience to ensure you a memorable stay.
The hotel Ocean Coral and Turquesa has been awarded Conde Nast Traveler 2009 award for the best international resort. Readers of the Spanish edition of this esteemed travel magazine have chosen the hotel Ocean Coral and Turquesa as the best international resort from a list of finalists featuring the best hotels in the world.
Ocean by H10 has created a hotel with 464 junior suites, 80 privilege junior suites and 42 Master Suites that are fully-equipped with all the necessary features to guarantee the highest level of comfort for its guests.
Besides the beach, guests have numerous entertainment possibilities at the Ocean Coral and Turquesa like golf, aquatic sports, sailing and of course, tourist excursions to soak up the indescribable cultural and archaeological richness of the Mayan World.
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Ceiba del Mar Spa Resort Puerto Morelos Mexico Caribbean Spa vacation
Escape to Azul Sensatori Resort, where contemporary architecture yields a variety of spacious all Jacuzzi Suites, guaranteed connecting rooms for groups and family rooms, opulent lounge areas, 4 impressive pools with swim up bars, and a world class Spa.
For more privacy a designated adult's only section featuring a separate pool area and adults only Gourmet restaurant provides additional accommodations.
There are double canopy beds on the beach served by dedicated waiters. You'll get expansive views of the beach and turquoise sea from the moment of arrival at the hotel through the lobby.
Romantic couples will appreciate the adults only section with pool, swim up bar and restaurant, Beachfront Gazebo Massages, the Couples Suite in Vassa Spa.
Exceptional Cuisine Gourmet Inclusive means a 3 course candlelight dinner on the beach, lobster dinner in your suite, an eight-course Author's Dinner, trendy cuisine, interactive restaurants, 6 gourmet a la carte restaurants and 8 bars.
Come now to Puerto Morelos Mexico and enjoy while it is still rustic.
Image Credits: Puerto Morels Beach by Laurie Button Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The resorts images are courtesy of the resorts mentioned.
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