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Puerto Morelos General Information 1/2
Puerto Morelos general information: Attractions, Weather, Business hours, Currency, Documentation, Distances, Location, Power, Water, ...
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Attractions
Puerto Morelos is a nature lover’s paradise. The great Maya reef is located 500 m off the shore and offers exceptional diving and snorkeling. The mangroves in back of the town are home to hundreds of species of birds and a variety of wildlife. You can get up close and personal with some of the local animals at Crococun and find out more about the flowers and plants in the region at the nearby Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín Botanical Garden. Snorkeling tours and scuba diving tours are offered by a number of outfits in town as well as tours to the jungles you can explore the local cenotes.
Business Hours
Many of the stores maintain the traditional Mexican hours: open from 10 am to 1, closed for lunch and siesta and re-opened from 5 until 9 pm. Puerto Morelos is home to many artists and artisans who sell their work in the stores. On the weekends there is an open-air market called a tianguis where you can buy art and crafts directly from the makers.
Weather
Because it’s on the water’s edge, Puerto Morelos gets those ocean breezes and is always a few degrees cooler than the bigger cities like Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The hottest time of year is from end of April until mid-May. It heats up again in July and August with temperatures as high as 34°C (110° F). September to the end of November is the rainy season with late afternoon downpours. Hurricane season officially starts in June, lasting to the end of November but the strongest winds are in the autumn months. From December until the end of April the average temperature is between 22-32° C (71-89°F) with occasional cold spells that drop the temperature to a chilly 18° C (65° F). Puerto enjoys 258 sunny days per year. Average daily maximum and minimum temperatures:
Season Temperature
- January-March 68-86°F (20-30°C)
- April-June 71-89°F (22-32°C)
- July-September 75-91°F (24-33°C)
- October-December 68-87°F (20-31°C)
Currency
The official currency is the Mexican peso. The rate of exchange against the US and Canadian dollar fluctuates daily. Most of the stores will accept American dollars.
Documentation
American and Canadian visitors can enter Mexico with a valid passport or with a birth certificate accompanied by photo ID. Travelers from other countries may need a visa. Minors traveling alone or with one parent need notarized consent from the other parent. In addition, visitors must carry a Mexican Tourist Permit, which is issued free of charge upon arrival. Tourist Permits issued in Quintana Roo are good for only 30 days and if you plan to stay longer you will have to visit the Immigration Office to apply for an extension (about $15 per person). If you lose your Tourist Permit, you can obtain a copy or permission to leave the country from the Immigration office located in downtown Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Departure Tax is approximately US $17 (before you leave home check with your travel agent or airline to see if the departure tax has been included in your ticket price). Children under two are exempt.
Distance from Puerto Morelos
To Cancun [36 km]
To Puerto Juarez [43 km]
To Punta Sam [48 km]
To Playa del Carmen [32 km]
To Puerto Aventuras [62 km]
To Akumal [69 km]
To Tulum [95 km]
To Xcaret [36 km]
To Xel-Há [86 km]
To Xpu-Há [65 km]
To Punta Allen [146 km]
To Valladolid[195 km]
To Chichén Itzá [225 km]
To Merida Top [332 km]
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