Home of University of Mexico's Marine Science Research Installation. The highlight of the day is when the fishing boats come in. The people of Puerto Morelos are very warm, friendly, and outgoing. The park in the center of town is a gathering place at day's end. Children's games, basketball, music and gossip are daily events.
Tourists are welcome to participate in the games, dances and other festivities that are held.
Due to its fairly deep passage in the world's second largest coral barrier reef, Puerto Morelos is one of the oldest seaports in the Yucatan. You can see a chicle camp and mahogany trees at the nearby botanical garden.