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Puerto Morelos Mexico
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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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.
- Destination hero photo by Embla Munk Rynkebjerg - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@emblarynke