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Puerto Morelos Buries a Letter to 2050

Jul 2, 2026

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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Patriots Cheerleaders Bring NFL Glamour to Puerto Morelos

Jul 2, 2026

Patriots Cheerleaders Bring NFL Glamour to Puerto Morelos

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

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Rotting Sargassum Near the Ruta de los Cenotes May Be Contaminating Local Drinking Water

Jul 1, 2026

Rotting Sargassum Near the Ruta de los Cenotes May Be Contaminating Local Drinking Water

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

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The Air You're Breathing Right Now May Not Be as Clean as You Think

Jun 25, 2026

The Air You're Breathing Right Now May Not Be as Clean as You Think

Saharan dust, seasonal pollen, and record heat are combining to create a respiratory triple threat across the Caribbean, and knowing what you're up against is the first step to protecting yourself.

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Cancún Just Launched Its First Municipal Orchestra

Jun 25, 2026

Cancún Just Launched Its First Municipal Orchestra

Free live classical music is coming to the region, and city officials are already planning to bring it beyond concert halls and into neighborhoods across the corridor

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Wine Is Taking Over the Mexican Caribbean, and Puerto Morelos Has a Front Row Seat

Jun 25, 2026

Wine Is Taking Over the Mexican Caribbean, and Puerto Morelos Has a Front Row Seat

From a sleepy beach town to a genuine wine destination, here is what is driving the 40% surge in wine culture along the Riviera Maya

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Puerto Morelos Beaches Are Beating the Sargassum Problem This Summer

Jun 25, 2026

Puerto Morelos Beaches Are Beating the Sargassum Problem This Summer

Here's the natural and man-made advantage keeping the sand clean, and what could change it before your visit

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The Mexican Navy's Sargassum Cleanup Boats Are Sidelined

Jun 17, 2026

The Mexican Navy's Sargassum Cleanup Boats Are Sidelined

The specialized vessels best suited for nearshore seaweed collection are sitting in a repair yard in Chetumal.

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World-Class Artists Are Descending on Puerto Morelos to Paint the Town's Soul

Jun 17, 2026

World-Class Artists Are Descending on Puerto Morelos to Paint the Town's Soul

For 11 Days This June, International Painters Will Transform Local Landmarks, Reefs, and Jungle Into Permanent Works of Art for the Community to Keep

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he Seaweed Stops Here: How Puerto Morelos Is Winning the Sargassum Battle

Jun 11, 2026

he Seaweed Stops Here: How Puerto Morelos Is Winning the Sargassum Battle

While neighboring beach towns drown in seaweed, Puerto Morelos keeps beaches clean from sargassum using innovative barriers and eco-friendly seaweed recycling.

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Puerto Morelos Power Grid Gets $107M Upgrade to Stop Outages

Jun 11, 2026

Puerto Morelos Power Grid Gets $107M Upgrade to Stop Outages

The Federal Electricity Commission has activated a massive new substation in the municipality, and the timing could not be more critical for residents heading into peak summer demand season.

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Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Puerto Morelos

Jun 10, 2026

Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Puerto Morelos

A quick local guide to Puerto Morelos restaurants and bars showing World Cup matches, including several going big for Mexico’s opening game.

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NOAA's New Daily Sargassum Tracker Could Be a Game Changer for Puerto Morelos

Jun 2, 2026

NOAA's New Daily Sargassum Tracker Could Be a Game Changer for Puerto Morelos

NOAA's upgraded monitoring tool gives Caribbean coastal residents and visitors a precise, day-by-day look at where the seaweed is headed before it hits the shore

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México Invita: The Free Travel App Worth Downloading Before Your Next Trip

Jun 2, 2026

México Invita: The Free Travel App Worth Downloading Before Your Next Trip

Created for the World Cup but useful for any trip, México Invita puts English-friendly travel tips, safety resources, and destination ideas for all 32 states right on your phone.

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Puerto Morelos Is Building a Taco Trail That Leads Straight Into the Jungle

Jun 2, 2026

Puerto Morelos Is Building a Taco Trail That Leads Straight Into the Jungle

Collect stamps at 20 local restaurants, unlock rewards, and discover why this small Mexican town has more to offer than just the beach.

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That Rotten Egg Smell on the Beach Could Be Harming Your Health

May 26, 2026

That Rotten Egg Smell on the Beach Could Be Harming Your Health

Scientists Are Now Measuring the Toxic Gases Released by Rotting Sargassum, and the Results Are Raising Serious Concerns for Coastal Communities

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Puerto Morelos Fishing Tournament Returns May 30 With 300,000 Pesos in Prizes

May 26, 2026

Puerto Morelos Fishing Tournament Returns May 30 With 300,000 Pesos in Prizes

The annual Día de la Marina tournament brings serious competition, fresh seafood, and a rare glimpse into the coastal heritage that built this town

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Mexico's World Cup Commemorative Coins Are Flying Off the Shelves... Here's How to Get One Before They're Gone

May 26, 2026

Mexico's World Cup Commemorative Coins Are Flying Off the Shelves... Here's How to Get One Before They're Gone

The Bank of Mexico just released 12 limited collector coins blending soccer history with iconic Mexican landmarks, and demand is already outpacing supply at bank branches nationwide.

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Puerto Morelos' Iconic Fishermen's Pier Is Nearly Finished With Phase 2 Of Major Rebuild

May 26, 2026

Puerto Morelos' Iconic Fishermen's Pier Is Nearly Finished With Phase 2 Of Major Rebuild

After years of storm damage and a two-phase, multi-million peso reconstruction, the Muelle de Pescadores is close to welcoming back fishermen and visitors to a fully restored waterfront landmark.

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Mexico's Free Beach Access Law Passed Unanimously, But the Senate Has Stalled It for 7 Months

May 25, 2026

Mexico's Free Beach Access Law Passed Unanimously, But the Senate Has Stalled It for 7 Months

What's happening in Tulum right now shows exactly what Puerto Morelos stands to lose if lawmakers don't act.

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Quintana Roo Is Building Its Most Ambitious Healthcare System Ever, and Puerto Morelos Residents Will Feel It

May 25, 2026

Quintana Roo Is Building Its Most Ambitious Healthcare System Ever, and Puerto Morelos Residents Will Feel It

Seven new hospitals are under construction across the state, including a specialty tower that will bring 26 medical disciplines to Cancún and eliminate the need to fly to Mexico City for serious care

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The Seaweed Choking Caribbean Beaches Is Being Turned Into Plates, Packaging, and Building Blocks

May 21, 2026

The Seaweed Choking Caribbean Beaches Is Being Turned Into Plates, Packaging, and Building Blocks

Puerto Morelos is ground zero for a regional push to transform sargassum from a costly tourism nightmare into a raw material for hotels, restaurants, and beyond.

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Puerto Morelos 2026 Hurricane Season: Forecasts & Official Alerts

May 21, 2026

Puerto Morelos 2026 Hurricane Season: Forecasts & Official Alerts

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.

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The Hot Sale 2026: Mexico's Biggest Online Shopping Event Starts May 25

May 21, 2026

The Hot Sale 2026: Mexico's Biggest Online Shopping Event Starts May 25

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

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Real Estate Fraud Is Surging in Puerto Morelos, and Buyers Are Losing Thousands

May 21, 2026

Real Estate Fraud Is Surging in Puerto Morelos, and Buyers Are Losing Thousands

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.

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Mexico's Top Olympic Figure Skater Is Competing 20 Minutes From Puerto Morelos

May 14, 2026

Mexico's Top Olympic Figure Skater Is Competing 20 Minutes From Puerto Morelos

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.

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Trillions of Microscopic Creatures Are Revealing What Sargassum Is Really Doing to Puerto Morelos Waters

May 14, 2026

Trillions of Microscopic Creatures Are Revealing What Sargassum Is Really Doing to Puerto Morelos Waters

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

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Sea Turtles Are Returning to Quintana Roo in Record Numbers

May 14, 2026

Sea Turtles Are Returning to Quintana Roo in Record Numbers

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

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Free Rock This Weekend in Cancun, Two Nights, Two Legendary Tributes

May 13, 2026

Free Rock This Weekend in Cancun, Two Nights, Two Legendary Tributes

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.

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Puerto Morelos Is Finally Getting a Real Police Station

May 13, 2026

Puerto Morelos Is Finally Getting a Real Police Station

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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116 Irregular Developments Just Got Flagged in Quintana Roo, Here's What Puerto Morelos Buyers Need to Check Before They Sign

May 13, 2026

116 Irregular Developments Just Got Flagged in Quintana Roo, Here's What Puerto Morelos Buyers Need to Check Before They Sign

The state government is actively closing down properties and voiding sales. A few due diligence steps now could be the difference between owning your dream lot and losing your entire investment.

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Cenote Calavera: The Skull-Shaped Cenote Near Tulum That Divers and Swimmers Keep Coming Back To

May 13, 2026

Cenote Calavera: The Skull-Shaped Cenote Near Tulum That Divers and Swimmers Keep Coming Back To

Three circular openings in the limestone form an unmistakable skull from above, and below the surface, a 15-meter freshwater dive site with a halocline that makes it unlike any other cenote on the peninsula.

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Beach Volleyball Is Taking Over Puerto Morelos This Weekend

May 7, 2026

Beach Volleyball Is Taking Over Puerto Morelos This Weekend

150+ Teams, 9 Courts, and Three Days of International Competition Coming to Our Beaches

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400 Illegal Developments Found in Quintana Roo... Puerto Morelos Is on the List

Apr 30, 2026

400 Illegal Developments Found in Quintana Roo... Puerto Morelos Is on the List

What every buyer needs to know before signing anything in one of Mexico's fastest-growing real estate markets

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CFE's New Substation Is Now Online in Cancun... and Puerto Morelos Stands to Benefit

Apr 29, 2026

CFE's New Substation Is Now Online in Cancun... and Puerto Morelos Stands to Benefit

Part of an $8.1 billion national grid upgrade, the new infrastructure could mean fewer outages and more reliable power for residents and businesses caught between two of Mexico's fastest-growing cities.

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Puerto Morelos Completes Upgrades to Six Beach Access Points in Historic Old Town

Apr 29, 2026

Puerto Morelos Completes Upgrades to Six Beach Access Points in Historic Old Town

New wooden decks, lighting, and amenities enhance public beach access, with sea turtle-friendly design at two key locations.

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Puerto Morelos Now Has 200+ Restaurants... And the Best Ones Are Just Getting Started

Apr 28, 2026

Puerto Morelos Now Has 200+ Restaurants... And the Best Ones Are Just Getting Started

The small fishing village between Cancun and Playa del Carmen is quietly building one of the Yucatán's most interesting dining scenes, and here's what's driving it

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Drones Are Mapping Mexico's Sargassum Crisis, and the Data Is Changing How Coastal Towns Fight Back

Apr 27, 2026

Drones Are Mapping Mexico's Sargassum Crisis, and the Data Is Changing How Coastal Towns Fight Back

What researchers are finding off the Caribbean coast, why Puerto Morelos is better protected than most, and what still keeps scientists up at night

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Yucatán Is Turning Sargassum Into Fertilizer and Animal Feed — Here's What It Could Mean for Puerto Morelos

Apr 27, 2026

Yucatán Is Turning Sargassum Into Fertilizer and Animal Feed — Here's What It Could Mean for Puerto Morelos

A new processing facility is trying to transform the coast's costliest nuisance into a revenue stream, but there are still hurdles before it changes anything for local beaches

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Cancun Airport Is Adding More Immigration Gates — Here's What That Means for Your Arriva

Apr 27, 2026

Cancun Airport Is Adding More Immigration Gates — Here's What That Means for Your Arriva

Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 are both getting expanded e-Gate capacity, plus six additional traditional checkpoints, as Mexico's busiest tourist gateway moves to cut wait times for millions of travelers each year

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Sacred Cenote Near Cobá: Why This 2-Hour Drive from Puerto Morelos Is Worth Every Minute

Apr 17, 2026

Sacred Cenote Near Cobá: Why This 2-Hour Drive from Puerto Morelos Is Worth Every Minute

Ancient Maya considered these jungle cenotes gateways to the underworld, and the experience of visiting one still carries that weight today

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Mexico's New Rain Alert System Is Coming to Your Phone This Hurricane Season

Apr 16, 2026

Mexico's New Rain Alert System Is Coming to Your Phone This Hurricane Season

Get Puerto Morelos rain alerts on your phone. Stay safe from flash flooding and storms during the upcoming 2026 hurricane season.

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Sargassum Season Is Here In Puerto Morelos, But All The Barriers Aren't In Yet

Apr 15, 2026

Sargassum Season Is Here In Puerto Morelos, But All The Barriers Aren't In Yet

With peak seaweed season just weeks away and installation running behind schedule, local businesses and residents are bracing for what could be one of the most difficult seasons on record

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Puerto Morelos Hosts Its First-Ever NABBA Bodybuilding Competition

Apr 15, 2026

Puerto Morelos Hosts Its First-Ever NABBA Bodybuilding Competition

The organization behind legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to our small beach town, and anyone can watch for free

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Puerto Morelos Man Turns Sargassum Into Houses, And It's Working

Apr 10, 2026

Puerto Morelos Man Turns Sargassum Into Houses, And It's Working

Omar Vázquez Sánchez found a way to transform the seaweed choking Puerto Morelos beaches into earthquake-resistant building blocks that cost less to produce than traditional bricks, and he's already donated 13 homes to families who need them most

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Cancun Airport Taxi Reforms Are Coming,  Here's What Puerto Morelos Visitors Need to Know

Apr 9, 2026

Cancun Airport Taxi Reforms Are Coming, Here's What Puerto Morelos Visitors Need to Know

Official fare schedules, pre-booking guidance, and clearer signage could mean the end of inflated rates and arrival confusion for travelers heading south of the Hotel Zone.

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NASCAR Will Be Racing Inside Tulum Airport Late April

Apr 9, 2026

NASCAR Will Be Racing Inside Tulum Airport Late April

A temporary concrete oval is being built in the FBO zone at Tulum International Airport for the April 25–26 Tulum 100, while commercial flights continue without interruption

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Puerto Morelos Police to Wear Body Cameras as Quintana Roo Rolls Out Statewide Accountability Program

Apr 7, 2026

Puerto Morelos Police to Wear Body Cameras as Quintana Roo Rolls Out Statewide Accountability Program

The initiative promises protection for both residents and officers, but smaller municipalities face real hurdles in making it work

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World-Class International Theater Is Coming to Cancún This Spring

Apr 7, 2026

World-Class International Theater Is Coming to Cancún This Spring

The same creative team behind three Olympic ceremonies and multiple Cirque du Soleil productions is bringing their latest show to the Mexican Caribbean, and it's close enough to make a day of it.

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Sargassum Season 2026 Started Early, and Puerto Morelos Is Already Fighting It

Apr 6, 2026

Sargassum Season 2026 Started Early, and Puerto Morelos Is Already Fighting It

State authorities activated containment plans ahead of schedule, 7,200 meters of barriers are already in the water, and Puerto Morelos has a natural advantage most visitors don't know about.

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World-Class Ballet Is Coming to Playa del Carmen This April

Apr 6, 2026

World-Class Ballet Is Coming to Playa del Carmen This April

Panama's National Ballet, a company that has performed across three continents, brings its "Don Quixote" production to the Riviera Maya for two nights only

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Cancún Turns 56 This April, And Puerto Morelos Residents Have a Front-Row Seat

Apr 6, 2026

Cancún Turns 56 This April, And Puerto Morelos Residents Have a Front-Row Seat

Celebrate Cancún's 56th anniversary with Los Ángeles Azules, parades, and cultural visits to El Meco ruins

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Puerto Morelos Is Getting Its First-Ever Caribbean Beer Festival This April

Apr 5, 2026

Puerto Morelos Is Getting Its First-Ever Caribbean Beer Festival This April

30+ Breweries, 120+ Beer Styles, Live Music, and Ocean Breezes, Here's What to Expect From the 1st Festival de Cerveza del Caribe

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Cancun Airport Has Free Wi-Fi, Here's Why You Shouldn't Count On It When You Land

Apr 5, 2026

Cancun Airport Has Free Wi-Fi, Here's Why You Shouldn't Count On It When You Land

What every Puerto Morelos traveler needs to know about staying connected from the moment your plane touches down

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Puerto Morelos Turns Hotel Food Waste Into Farm Fuel, And It's Already Working

Apr 2, 2026

Puerto Morelos Turns Hotel Food Waste Into Farm Fuel, And It's Already Working

A quiet municipal program is diverting 2.5 tons of daily organic waste away from landfills and into local agriculture, with a 90% utilization rate in its first stage

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Puerto Morelos Travel: Escape Crowds at Cancun Airport T3 VIP Lounge

Apr 1, 2026

Puerto Morelos Travel: Escape Crowds at Cancun Airport T3 VIP Lounge

Terminal 3 at Cancun Airport Has a Hidden Lounge That Beats Overpriced Terminal Food, But Walk-Ins Almost Never Get In

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Beaches Under Watch as Sargassum Builds Before Holy Week Rush

Mar 31, 2026

Beaches Under Watch as Sargassum Builds Before Holy Week Rush

Cleanup efforts ramp up as Puerto Morelos heads into one of its busiest weeks

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The Semana Santa Wave Is Coming: 1.2 Million Visitors Expected in the Mexican Caribbean

Mar 27, 2026

The Semana Santa Wave Is Coming: 1.2 Million Visitors Expected in the Mexican Caribbean

Hotels are nearly sold out, beaches will be packed, and the highway will be jammed during Holy Week, here's how to enjoy it anyway

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Cancun Airport Taxi Prices Are Finally Getting Regulated, What Puerto Morelos Travelers Should Do Right Now

Mar 26, 2026

Cancun Airport Taxi Prices Are Finally Getting Regulated, What Puerto Morelos Travelers Should Do Right Now

Official fare schedules are coming to one of the Riviera Maya's most chaotic arrival experiences, but until they're published, here's how to avoid overpaying for the 36-kilometer ride south

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 Puerto Morelos Is Turning Its Biggest Beach Problem Into a Business

Mar 24, 2026

Puerto Morelos Is Turning Its Biggest Beach Problem Into a Business

A major sargassum recycling facility is set to launch here, and it could mean local jobs, cleaner beaches, and a long-term fix for a problem that has frustrated the Caribbean coast for over a decade

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