Interesting Things To See In Puerto Morelos
An Overview of Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos is a small fishing town sequestered behind a large forest of mangroves. This location is wonderful for its easy access to the second largest barrier reef in the world, The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Access to the reef is extremely cheap here and many diving and snorkel locations are scattered along the shoreline. Aside from the incredible reefs and excellent beaches, there are numerous other interesting things to see in Puerto Morelos.
Interesting Things To See In Puerto Morelos
Jardín Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín
Located in the nearby access town of Joaquín Zetina Gasca, this botanical garden contains lush trails with palms, cacti and other native plants. The trail eventually leads to a series of ancient Mayan ruins.
Croco Cun Zoo
Found in the nearby access town of Joaquín Zetina Gasca, this is a reptile zoo targeted mostly at younger guests which allows visitors to touch and feed snakes, crocodiles and other animals.
Faro Inclinado
After being hit by Hurricane Beulah in 1967, this white, blocky lighthouse began to lean, ironically making it a favorite local landmark for photos.
Unico Beach
This beach leads to clear blue waters with numerous umbrellas and seaside restaurants nearby.
National Reef Park Of Puerto Morelos
This astonishing protected area protects the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest reef in the world. Guests in Puerto Morelos can take boats out to the reef waters to spot tropical fish, vast coral constructs, sea turtles and other deep sea animals. This is the most popular activity in Puerto Morelos and snorkeling and diving tours from here are notably cheaper than similar tours from nearby Cancún.
Marshlands
While not officially a tourist attraction, the long road leading from Joaquín Zetina Gasca to Puerto Morelos crosses a long patch of marshlands where local wildlife thrives in watery groves.
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