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New Law in Mexico Will Require Proof of Kinship for Minors... What Traveling Families Need to Know
Puerto Morelos InsiderAimed at preventing child exploitation, the reform will require tourism providers to verify family relationships... and to deny service if proof is not provided.
Read moreMore Than a Topping... An Explorer's Guide to Authentic Mexican Cheese
Puerto Morelos InsiderFrom the fresh and crumbly to the perfectly melted, explore the cheeses of Mexico and discover a unique Yucatecan tradition you won't expect.
Read moreYour Next Flight to Mexico Could Be More Expensive... Here's Why
Puerto Morelos InsiderThe Mexican government is proposing a significant fee increase for airlines as part of its 2027 Economic Package, but a contradictory plan to cut funding for air navigation services has experts questioning the outcome.
Read morePuerto Morelos Grapples With Late Season Sargassum Surge
Puerto Morelos InsiderWith levels ranging from moderate to excessive, here’s what you need to know about the current state of the beaches in Puerto Morelos and across the Riviera Maya.
Read moreThink You Know Quintana Roo? Think Again.
Puerto Morelos InsiderDiscover the Ruta de los Cenotes in Puerto Morelos. Explore ancient Maya ruins like Ichkabal and authentic cultural tours in Quintana Roo’s jungle.
Read moreFrom Scourge of the Sea to Building Blocks of the Future
Puerto Morelos InsiderPuerto Morelos leads in eco-friendly building by turning sargassum into cement. Learn how biochar technology is solving the local seaweed problem.
Read morePuerto Morelos Charts a New Course, Proposing a Central American Shipping Route Despite Port Limitations
Puerto Morelos InsiderPuerto Morelos port eyes new Central America shipping routes to boost Quintana Roo cargo capacity, lower costs, and expand local export opportunities.
Read moreCancún Tourist Tax Confusion... Travelers Report Paying Nearly Double at the Airport
Puerto Morelos InsiderAn official 285 peso fee is costing some visitors nearly double, here’s how to pay the correct amount online before you fly.
Read moreA Tidal Wave of Seaweed... Record-Breaking Cleanup on the Caribbean Coast
Puerto Morelos InsiderDiscover how Puerto Morelos manages record sargassum arrivals with the Mexican Navy to ensure clean beaches and innovative seaweed recycling solutions.
Read morePuerto Morelos to Celebrate “Sea of Souls” Festival With Maya Traditions and Coastal Tributes
Puerto Morelos InsiderCelebrate Puerto Morelos Day of the Dead at the Mar de Almas Janal Pixan 2026 festival, with boat processions, Maya traditions, and contests.
Read moreHotel Rates Are Climbing 35% This Winter. Here Is What Puerto Morelos Visitors and Property Owners Need to Know.
Puerto Morelos InsiderPuerto Morelos hotel rates may rise 35% this winter. Learn how the Cancún Travel Mart impacts local prices and vacation rental market trends for 2026.
Read moreAlfredo Lanz Brings Entre Cortezas y Pensamientos to Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos InsiderExplore Alfredo Lanz’s free Entre Cortezas y Pensamientos exhibition in Puerto Morelos through October 22, 2026. See dates, hours and event details.
Read morePuerto Morelos Doubles Down on Beach Protection
Puerto Morelos InsiderPuerto Morelos is funding beach recovery and sargassum-management work to protect its coastline.
Read moreQuintana Roo Is Tightening Real Estate Rules. Here's What It Means for Puerto Morelos.
Puerto Morelos InsiderNavigate Puerto Morelos real estate with new Quintana Roo SEDETUS rules. Verify developments and agents before you sign.
Read morePozole: The Maize Bowl That Makes September Taste Like Mexico
Puerto Morelos InsiderDiscover why pozole belongs to September in Mexico, from red, green, and white bowls to the Yucatán Peninsula’s cold maize drink.
Read morePuerto Morelos Gets Ready to Fire Up the Grills for Fifth Caribbean Festival
Puerto Morelos InsiderPlan for the fifth Festival Parrillero del Caribe in Puerto Morelos, October 24-25, 2026, with barbecue, seafood, tastings, music, and local artisans.
Read moreThe Seaweed Clogging Caribbean Beaches Could Soon Be in Your Skincare...
Puerto Morelos InsiderPuerto Morelos tackles sargassum seaweed through a new IFC project turning algae into skincare ingredients. A sustainable solution for local beaches.
Read moreFederal Judge Voids Puerto Morelos Condo Permit, Rules State Agency Never Had the Power to Issue It
Puerto Morelos InsiderDiscover why a judge revoked the Alux 33 condo permit in Puerto Morelos, citing federal jurisdiction over protected coastal mangrove ecosystems.
Read morePuerto Morelos' Historic Fishing Pier Reopens After Years of Storm Damage and Reconstruction
Puerto Morelos InsiderPuerto Morelos reopens its historic fishing pier near the leaning lighthouse, enhancing local tourism and nautical services for visitors and locals.
Read moreMexico Is Raising Its Tourist Entry Fee by 35 Percent in 2027
Puerto Morelos InsiderPlanning a Puerto Morelos trip? Learn how Mexico’s proposed 35% DNR fee hike for 2027 affects travel costs and Riviera Maya tourism entry fees.
Read moreThe Tipping Point: What You Should Know About Gratuity in Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos InsiderMaster Puerto Morelos tipping customs. Learn how much to tip at restaurants, tours, and hotels, and why cash in pesos is best for local service workers.
Read moreMexico's Navy Is Sending Backup, and Puerto Morelos Is at the Center of It
Puerto Morelos InsiderMexico's Navy is expanding its sargassum response in Quintana Roo, with Puerto Morelos serving as a key hub for ships, barriers, and beach cleanup.
Read morePuerto Morelos Breaks Ground on Its First Animal Welfare Centre
Puerto Morelos InsiderPuerto Morelos' new Animal Welfare Centre offers sterilization, veterinary care, and pet adoptions to improve local public health and animal welfare.
Read moreCancún's Public Hospital Now Has a Surgical Robot. Here's What It Means for You.
Puerto Morelos InsiderAccess advanced robotic surgery near Puerto Morelos at Hospital General de Cancún. Learn how new VERSIUS technology improves local public healthcare.
Read morePuerto Morelos Turns Its Sargassum Problem Into a Global Business
Puerto Morelos InsiderA local processing plant is converting thousands of tons of invasive seaweed into organic fertilizer, and farmers across four continents are buying it
Read moreResidents Launch Petition to Protect Puerto Morelos Jungle and Water Supply
Puerto Morelos InsiderA local civil group is pushing for stronger environmental protections and a full review of the town's urban development plan
Read moreThe Little Port That Could: Puerto Morelos Leads Quintana Roo in Cargo Growth
Puerto Morelos InsiderThe small cargo dock most tourists drive past without a second thought just posted the only commercial cargo growth in the entire state
Read moreA Taste of Independence: Chiles en Nogada in Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos InsiderA flavorful 2026 guide to Chiles en Nogada, from its Puebla roots to the Puerto Morelos restaurants serving it this September.
Read moreMexico Just Planted 6.6 Million Trees in a Single Day, and Quintana Roo Was Part of It
Puerto Morelos InsiderDiscover how reforestation in Puerto Morelos and Quintana Roo protects reefs, filters water, and supports the local tourism economy with native trees.
Read moreWorst Sargassum Season on Record Is Finally Retreating From Mexico's Caribbean Coast
Puerto Morelos InsiderAfter surpassing 100,000 tons collected and hitting 27 times the historical average, shifting currents and a natural reef barrier are giving Riviera Maya beaches the relief so desperately needed.
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