LOCATION:
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In Puerto
Morelos tranquility reigns with open skies, long
stretches of beach and a small town atmosphere. This is
the place to come and relax: watch the sunrise on the
beach, meet the locals, explore the natural wonders such
as the coral reef 500 meters from shore, work on your
tan, or simply soak up the serenity. Wedged between the
bustling cities of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, it has
maintained its peaceful atmosphere of a charming Mexican
fishing village living up to its nickname "La Joya del
Caribe" (Jewel of the Caribbean). The community, a mix
of locals and foreigners, works hard to protect Puerto's
status as a National Marine Park and keep development to
a minimum. Its close proximity to the airports and bus
terminals makes Puerto Morelos a perfect base for
exploring the Yucatan peninsula.
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The National Maritime Park, part of the Grand Mayan Reef
the world's second largest barrier reef, is only 800
meters from shore . You can go swimming comfortably and
the area is ideal for diving, snorkeling, windsurfing
and other water activities.
Near the entrance to the town is the only Botanic Garden
in the region and a Zoo. The town is edged by mangrove
swamps to the west with beautiful local fauna . To the
East are wide white sand beaches and the Caribbean Sea.
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Additional links
about Puerto Morelos
http://www.vivapuertomorelos.com/
http://www.visitpuertomorelos.com/
Academic
Links
Universities via Yahoo.com - Universities.
U.S. Higher Education - usefull links to U.S.
universities
How to get to Puerto Morelos
By plane
The nearest major airport is in Cancun International
Airport. It is 20km away from Puerto Morelos and is
Mexico's second busiest airport.
By car
Puerto Morelos is situated at the junction of Route 307
and an unpaved road into the interior. This unpaved road
is the eastern terminus of La Ruta de los Cenotes, 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.
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 Playa
del Carmen, 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
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.
Cancun 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,
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