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Puerto Morelos

A protected reef, quick boat rides, and cenote adventures from a laid-back Riviera Maya base

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 16 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Puerto Morelos

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

16 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

CONANP Protected Area Profile: Arrecife de Puerto Morelos - Entrance fee, park hours, contact details, and protected-area overview.
Programa de Manejo: Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos (PDF) - Administrative rules for diving, snorkeling (buceo libre), and prohibitions inside the national park.
SEMAR Climatic Summary: Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo (PDF) - Seasonal wind patterns (trade winds, nortes) and hurricane-season context.
NOAA National Hurricane Center: Atlantic Hurricane Season - Official Atlantic hurricane-season dates and climatology guidance.
Visitax Official Portal (Quintana Roo Visitor Tax)

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

16 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

CONANP Protected Area Profile: Arrecife de Puerto Morelos - Entrance fee, park hours, contact details, and protected-area overview.
Programa de Manejo: Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos (PDF) - Administrative rules for diving, snorkeling (buceo libre), and prohibitions inside the national park.
SEMAR Climatic Summary: Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo (PDF) - Seasonal wind patterns (trade winds, nortes) and hurricane-season context.
NOAA National Hurricane Center: Atlantic Hurricane Season - Official Atlantic hurricane-season dates and climatology guidance.
Visitax Official Portal (Quintana Roo Visitor Tax)

- Official payment portal and traveler guidance for the Quintana Roo visitor tax.

INEGI UMA Values - Official UMA values used for fees defined in UMA units (relevant to Visitax).

Travelkore Visitax FAQ - FAQ used by a contracted payment provider; states the tax is set at 2.5 UMA and explains how payment confirmation works.

Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board: Puerto Morelos - Official destination overview and travel inspiration for Puerto Morelos.

Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board: Cenotes Route of Puerto Morelos - Official list and description of notable cenotes on the Ruta de los Cenotes.

DAN Emergency Assistance - DAN emergency hotline details for diving medical assistance.

DAN World Contact: Regional Emergency Hotlines - Spanish-language DAN emergency hotline numbers and availability.

Playa International Clinic (Hyperbaric Services) - Hyperbaric chamber provider in Playa del Carmen serving Riviera Maya diving incidents.

Cancun International Airport (CUN) Information - Airport codes and basic airport information for trip planning.

Tren Maya: Puerto Morelos Station - Official station information for travelers considering rail connections.

Instituto Nacional de Migracion: FMM Visitor Permit - Official information on the FMM visitor permit, including maximum validity.

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