Oct-Nov 2010
IN & ABOUT PUERTO MORELOS – October-November 2010
FALL is here and we are back after a month’s trip to visit family and friends in the US and Canada.
Now is the time to select the destination for your fall or winter Get-Away Vacation in Puerto Morelos where you will find a little taste of paradise while experiencing an exotic vacation. Located at the entrance to the Riviera Maya and mid-way between the hustle and bustle of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos is the perfect place to get back to yourself. Puerto Morelos is one of the last Mexican villages that maintains the charm of a real “pueblito” or little town by embracing the natural beauty that is abundant in this area.
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This year, the village has changed its Halloween celebrations to the 29th of October because November 1st and 2nd, the celebration for the Day of the Dead, a very popular tradition in Mexico, provides a 4-day long weekend for the locals.
The United Nations International Climate Change Conference will held in Cancun November 29th to December 10th and it is expected to attract thousands of visitors from around the world. If you plan to be in the Cancun area during this week, book your accommodations early. If you wish further information, Contact Us
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While visiting, plan to enjoy diving and snorkeling at the National Coral Reefs Marina Park located a short swim from the shores of Puerto Morelos, or perhaps you might prefer to simply relax on our beautiful wide white sand beaches with a good book and a cool drink letting the clear blue-green ocean waters lull you into tranquility. The options are yours to make – or you might want to do both.
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NEW since July . . . The Puerto Morelos’ SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL is an added option for visitors who want to take advantage of this special experience through an immersion method of leaning the Spanish language with our native teachers. Ask us for more details about this opportunity during your stay. Contact Us.
Cooking School – Again this season, the LITTLE MEXICAN COOKING SCHOOL is ready to teach you the traditions and culture of the Mexican foods, as well as the methods in which to make them. To register for classes, go to their site at: www.thelittlemexicancookingschool.com
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SPECIAL FALL RATES until December 12th.
Casa Alegria is located in the residential area of Puerto Morelos on Avenida Ninos Heroes, about 300 meters from the beach. This house is available until Dec. 12th for $630.00 USD for the week or $1,200.00 USD for a month, in double occupancy. The house can sleep up to 6 persons.
Located at the southern edge of the hotel zone in Cancun, Condo Loving is a luxurious 1-bedroom in the complex of Cancun Plaza. This cozy deluxe suite has a large terrace overlooking the sea and rents for $630.00 USD weekly with monthly rates of $1,300.00 USD, double occupancy.
To book a HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS directly online, fill out and submit our RESERVATIONS form online on the web page.
ALWAYS LOOK HERE BEFORE YOU BOOK! Our commitment to you: if you find a lower price for the same product, we will match it!
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS– MARAND TRAVEL operates a private “Meet & Greet” airport transfer service from Cancun International airport. The rate per vehicle, for a party of 1-8 persons travelling together and going to the same property starts at $50.00 USD. Complete information that is on the transfer link OR Contact Us.
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CAR RENTAL can be arranged for your arrival day or after you get settled in Puerto Morelos. The roads are good and the whole peninsula is as flat as a tortilla. Don’t speed and you will not have to worry about tickets. Driving is on the right side, North American style.
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SHUTTLE BUSES: Most everything within Puerto Morelos is within easy walking distance from accommodations. The streets are safe and well lit and patrolled at night as well. The “Collectivo” travels the circuit around town and across the main highway to the “Colonia” on the west side of the highway. These are white vans that are easily identifiable. To catch one, you only need to stand on the side of the street or in the square and flag them down. Just ask the locals if you need help finding or identifying them. The cost is 6 pesos per person, one way (about .50 cents US).
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TRAVEL GUIDE MAGAZINE including info about Puerto Morelos is available for free to everyone. Look or ask for a copy to the local merchants, stores and restaurants OR Contact Us.
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TRAVEL TOURING
Are you the adventurous type? You might want to don your explorer gear and visit the nearby Mayan ruins of Tulum, Chicken Itza or Ek Balam. Maybe you really want to be adventurous and explore the Cenotes (say-NO-tay) or “sink holes” located along the “Ruta de los Cenotes” located a short drive from Puerto Morelos. They can be explored on an organized tour or on your own in a rental car.
– Enrich your fall vacation while you are In and Around Puerto Morelos and take a fascinating tour to nearby Belize, Guatemala or Honduras, a half-day’s drive by bus or car. If you wish to experience the ultimate adventure, take a vacation package trip to CUBA with a direct flight from Cancun International airport. Whatever you desire, we can help you. Contact Us.
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RESTAURANTS – There are an astounding number of restaurant choices around the town square, where you will find everything from the Taditional Mexican Food, like Doña Triny’s Restaurant located next to the Bookstore in the town square, to restaurants that specialize in International cuisine. Obviously, seafood is a specialty as it is caught daily by our town’s many fishermen.
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REAL ESTATE – If you’d like a second home in Mexico or want to consider a retirement home, there are limitless property opportunities and Turn-Key investments properties right here in Puerto Morelos that can be bought for as little as $110,000.00 USD to $500,000.00 USD. Financing is often available through property owners, too. For details, Contact Us.
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WEATHER: This will be the least of your worries. Days tend to be hot and sunny and if we get rain, it will likely come down quickly and then move on. Evenings in December through February and sometimes into March can be cool. Bring along a light jacket or sweater.
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Looking for a MAP OF PUERTO MORELOS? Find it and print it from our web page at:
– Downtown Map
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COOL THINGS TO DO IN PUERTO MORELOS
*GO SNORKELING AT THE REEF.
Puerto Morelos’ most spectacular attraction is its reef filled with hundreds of varieties of fish, sea life and corals. This underwater playground is located directly in front of the village. Because this is a Marine Reserve, snorkeling must be done with a guide. At the reef you can see rays, lobster, eels, nurse sharks, turtles and more. For scuba divers there are many different dive sites featuring: a military boat with large cut outs for divers to explore, a wooden wreck, a garden area with coral formations plus pathways and chimneys you can swim up to.
*TAKE A LONG WALK ALONG THE BEACH.
Miles of white sand beach and turquoise water stretch along the Caribbean coast of Puerto Morelos. Dotted with natural sea grass, exotic sea shells and scurrying Sandpipers, a stroll along the coast line is a great way to wash away stress.
*DO A LITTLE SHOPPING.
Puerto Morelos is a great place to pick up a few souvenirs without the hassle of “Come On… Take a Look.” Several shops carry hammocks, clothing, jewelry, art and more.
*Visit MARKET DAY Every Wednesday morning.
The Fruit and Vegetables Market opens at 7:30 a.m. next to the church by the Town Square. Don’t miss it!
* Explore theHANDICRAFT MARKET “Mayan Village”.
where you can see local artists working in their shops, is located in the direction of the Port on Ave Javier Rojo Gomez.
* Visit the largest English language BOOKSTORE in Mexico located by the town square. You can buy new or used books as well find a variety of maps and books about Mexico.
*Visit the BOTANICAL GARDEN.
Explore the native plants and animals of the area at the 150 acres Botanical Gardens. Located 2 km south of Puerto Morelos, the lush grounds take you through 3 km of pathways with plants identified in both English and Spanish. Bring your mosquito repellent and watch out for the monkeys!
* Have fun at CROCOCUN ZOO.
An Ecological Crocodile Farm and Native Interactive Zoo located on the highway by the entrance to Punta Caracol. Open Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visit their website at: www.crococunzoo.com
* Do what the natives do: GO FISHING.
Puerto Morelos offers world class fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Bonito and Barracuda. Tours can be arranged through the local dive shops right near the pier or Contact Us.
* Engage in BIRD WATCHING.
With over 150 species of birds calling the mangroves that border the road leading into the town square, home. It’s a great place to see birds and wildlife you have never seen before.
Until December 2010 …