Explore: Puerto Morelos
General Info
Puerto Morelos is a quiet, laid back type of place where traditional fishermen can make a living. Tourism, especially diving, is just developing but the town remains unspoilt by it.
It lies between Cancun and Playa del Carmen and is a pleasant stop on the way to Isla Mujeres.
Position: 20° 49.61’N, 86° 53.39’W (marina entrance)
Clearance
For full details of clearing into and out of Mexico, go to Mexico Formalities.
An agent is required for clearing in and out, which the marina office can assist with. Current fees are approximately $140.00 to clear in and the same again to clear out. The marina will refund a percentage of the agent fees if you stay with them for a week or more.
Authorities require 24-hour notice for outward clearance.
Last updated: December 2015.
Docking
There is a clearly marked channel through the reef to the ferry dock area and the town quay, which is 0.8 kms (half a mile) north of the dock.
The area of the town, once used for anchoring, is now part of a marine park and no anchoring is allowed. There are no longer any mooring balls available either, so the marina is the only option here for docking.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited.
The entrance to the marina is 0.8 kms (half a mile) SW of the centre of the town and is well marked.
You can leave your dinghy on the dock of the local restaurant Los Pellicanos.
Last updated: December 2015.
