
Puerto Morelos Buries a Letter to 2050
The 10-year-old municipality just sealed a time capsule filled with children's letters, handcrafted artifacts, and a message from the governor... and nobody gets to open it for 24 years.
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The New Year’s Edition of Puerto Morelos Insider highlights the best ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025/2026 in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Discover top dinners, rooftop parties, live music, family friendly events, and free beach and town square celebrations, plus local tips on reservations, fireworks, and where to watch the first sunrise of 2026 in this Caribbean beach town.

The Christmas Edition: Traditions, Dinners, and More
Holiday dining options, local customs, and upcoming events

Holiday Fun Starts Now: Cancún Christmas Fair + Puerto Morelos Circus Night
Plan your weekend in Puerto Morelos with our Dec 12 guide. See Imagine Puerto Morelos Circus, visit the Cancun Christmas Fair (Feria Navideña), and watch the Caribbean Classic Ultimate Frisbee Tournament at Playa Sol. Plus: local spotlight on Panna e Cioccolato gelato

The 10-year-old municipality just sealed a time capsule filled with children's letters, handcrafted artifacts, and a message from the governor... and nobody gets to open it for 24 years.

How a Mexican Caribbean town became the backdrop for an NFL calendar shoot

Scientists are now using the same seaweed to develop filtration membranes that could protect the Yucatan's underground aquifer from the very toxins it produces

Forecasters are predicting below-average activity in 2026, but Puerto Morelos has been hit hard before during calm years... so be prepared before June 1.

Nine days, 700+ brands, and some of the best discounts of the year on travel, electronics, and more

State authorities have flagged Puerto Morelos as a high-risk zone for illegal developments, and the scams follow a predictable playbook... here is exactly what to verify before you hand over a single peso.

Catch the 39th National Ice Skating Championship near Puerto Morelos May 18-24. Enjoy free admission to see Olympian Donovan Carrillo in the Riviera Maya.

A new study using cutting-edge DNA technology found something alarming hiding beneath the surface, even on beaches that look perfectly clean

Four species now nest on local beaches, and a community-driven conservation program is quietly achieving results that are turning heads across the region.

The Cure and Guns N' Roses are both getting the tribute treatment at one of the best rock bars in the region, and it won't cost you a cover charge to get in.

A 43-million-peso security overhaul is underway, and the new Citizen Security headquarters at the entrance to the Ruta de los Cenotes is just the beginning.
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