The formerly sleepy beach town of Puerto Morelos is quickly becoming a beach destination favorite for visitors to Cancun and the Riviera Maya. While security has not traditionally been an issue in the small town, wedged between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, local officials are taking some proactive measures to make sure the town remains …
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The latest occupancy statistics for Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are so impressive that, if this trend continues, this will be the destination’s greatest-ever year for tourism. Across the super popular traveler hotspots of Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Isla Mujeres, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, occupancy continues to stay above 80%. With that being said, occupancy numbers …
Puerto Morelos, a charming beach town just about a 40-minute drive from Cancun, is quickly emerging as one of the Riviera Maya’s top community tourism hotspots. So, what is community tourism all about? This travel trend aims to go beyond the typical beach-pool-party experience (not that there’s anything wrong with it). Instead, community tourism is …
Across the Riviera Maya, there is no shortage of destinations for travelers who want to escape the sometimes-hectic vibe of Cancun. In fact, this destination has grown so popular that it is reported that this summer has already achieved 85% occupancy rates. But for travelers that don’t love the idea of traveling south for hours …
Have you heard of Puerto Morelos? Don’t tell everyone, because it’s a real hidden gem – but guess what? Not only is this small town the ultimate chilled vacation spot, but it’s also only a 20-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport. Its location is an impressive selling point on its own, but this fishing …
For all the nature and travel lovers out there, there is exciting news this week – a brand new nature reserve will be coming to the Riviera Maya! The announcement comes from the Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources after their recent efforts of environmental conservation work during the Maya Train construction. This area …
With the Easter vacation season arriving and summer just around the corner, last-minute bookings to the Riviera Maya are seeing a huge boost. Families, couples, and young groups of friends are working hard to balance the logistics of getting time off work and finding a super last-minute deal. And it’s no surprise that this area …
When most people think of Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations the ones that come to mind are Cancun and Playa del Carmen, but there are a number of other places well worth visiting. One of those places is a small town just a little south of Cancun called Puerto Morelos and it just had its biggest …
If you plan on booking a cenote tour during your next trip to Cancun, the experience may be a little different the next time around. It was announced by local news this week that tourist officials in Quintana Roo will regulate all of the local tours of the “Ruta de los Cenotes” for travelers. How …
In a recent presentation given to travel agencies, government and tourist officials of Puerto Morelos unveiled a new website that promotes itself as an authentic destination compared to Cancun. Located less than 20 minutes away from the very popular and busy tourist destination, it has a very different personality and atmosphere. While both places are …