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This Week in Puerto Morelos: Fiesta Cósmica + México Suena + Secret Local Spot
This Week in Puerto Morelos: Fiesta Cósmica + México Suena + Secret Local Spot
This Week in Puerto Morelos: Fiesta Cósmica + México Suena + Secret Local Spot
See what’s happening this week in Puerto Morelos, from the beach bars to the teatro.
Puerto Morelos Insider
Dec 5, 2025
Your Weekly Window Into Paradise Friday December 5, 2025 |
Trivia Question❓What was the primary reason ancient Mayans stopped at Punta Corcho (Puerto Morelos) on their way to Isla Mujeres? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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The holiday energy has officially arrived in Puerto Morelos.
This week we have a cosmic beach party at Diving Bar, classical music and Mexican music nights at the Teatro de la Ciudad in Cancún, and our Local Business Spotlight on La Petita en la Playita for those craving fresh seafood with toes in the sand.
Town is filling up fast with visitors, so expect busy beaches, buzzing restaurants, and lots of happy faces.
Grab a cold drink, settle in, and enjoy your weekly window into life in Puerto Morelos. See you out on the town! |
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1. Puerto Morelos Fiesta Cósmica at Diving Bar
Diving Bar Puerto Morelos hosts Fiesta Cósmica with live performances by Lengualerta, Cuervo Cuervo, Galáctika Deep Roots, Black Bombo and VJ Infante.
They will be recording a live music video clip of Galáctika Deep Roots, so the audience becomes part of the scene. Come out, support the cause, and enjoy an evening of live local music!
Date: Friday, December 5
2. Concierto de Música Clásica: Homenaje a Beethoven
Enjoy an evening of classical music in Cancún with a special piano and violin concert paying tribute to Beethoven's 5th Symphony.
The performance features pianists Anastasiia Hedi and Emőke Ujj and violinist Sofía Lych, with a special appearance by young Cancún pianist Alondra Hernández Bermúdez, at the Teatro de la Ciudad.
Date: Friday, December 5
Opus Centro Musical presents a live “Mosaico Musical” with more than 50 artists on stage, celebrating Mexican music from different genres and composers.
The show highlights the beauty and cultural richness of Mexico through music, singing, and dance at the Teatro de la Ciudad in Cancún.
Date: Wednesday, December 10 |
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La Petita en la Playita is a classic Puerto Morelos seafood spot and a favorite with locals.
This family-run restaurant is known for fresh fish, generous portions, and a relaxed beachfront atmosphere. You can eat within sound of the waves and with sand between your toes.
With roots in a fishing family, they serve Mexican, Caribbean, and Latin dishes, including excellent ceviches and large fried whole fish, all at reasonable prices.
Friendly service and a casual palapa setting make it an easy place to linger and feel like part of the community.
La Petita accepts the Puerto Discount Card. So you can get a 10% discount on your meal.
What People Are Saying:
"If you want a casual restaurant that isn't full of tourists where you can sit outside and enjoy fresh caught fried fish, then this is the place. The price was very reasonable too. We loved it!" — Mary Q., TripAdvisor
"Best coconut shrimp ever!! Wonderful service to match!!" — Sue P., Facebook
"Feet in the sand, you can choose the fish you want and it will be on your plate in no time. The ceviche is a must-eat. But a full fish is the real experience." — Jeanseb R., TripAdvisor
"This place is great, it never disappoints. The food, the drinks, the location, the atmosphere, the staff... everything is good." — Nohemí A., Facebook
La Petita en la Playita
👉 Insider Tip: If you are ordering fried whole fish, ask what was caught that morning and let them recommend the right size for your table. Locals often share one big fish and then add a ceviche or coconut shrimp for the middle of the table, so you taste more and usually spend less. |
Portside Perspective |
"The Mayan world follows an organic path based on the Natural Order, respect for Mother Nature, and both cosmic and earthly influences." |
Insider Tip: Local Fav Cenote |
While the Ruta de los Cenotes has many famous options, locals often prefer the quieter, less-commercialized cenotes. |
Puerto Pulse |
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Get ready, Puerto Morelos! Our town is expecting a fantastic and busy end to the year.
Officials predict that almost all hotel rooms and vacation rentals will be almost full, reaching 90% occupancy. This exciting forecast comes after a very busy November, which boosted December reservations.
Visitors from the United States are our biggest group, along with guests from Canada and Europe. They come to relax on our quiet beaches and enjoy the unique attractions Puerto Morelos offers.
This influx of visitors is great news for our whole community. High occupancy means more business for local restaurants, shops, and tour guides.
This helps many families and makes our local economy thrive, bringing good cheer to Puerto Morelos.
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Puerto Morelos just got a big glow up in its historic heart. The old town, known as the Casco Antiguo, now has bright new LED lights.
This is great news for everyone living in, working in, or visiting our seaside town.
The municipal president, Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz, turned on 260 new LED luminarias in Parque Fundadores and the surrounding streets, including the route toward the fishing pier. The project cost about 3 million pesos.
The money for these lights came from the environmental sanitation fee, a special fund paid mainly by tourists and managed through a public trust.
This lighting work is part of the wider “Puerto Morelos Brilla” program, which plans the installation of around 1,200 new LED lights across the municipality in different phases.
The new lights make Puerto Morelos look better and feel safer at night for residents and visitors.
Because they are LED and meet national energy efficiency standards, they also use less electricity, which helps the town’s budget, while supporting tourism and local life. Read More... |
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Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO World Heritage site south of Puerto Morelos, is a wild and beautiful natural wonder in Mexico.
This vast reserve, meaning "origin of the sky," offers clear waters, lush nature, and a home for diverse wildlife like jaguars, manatees, and sea turtles. It's a special place where history and nature meet for an unforgettable experience.
For an easy and magical adventure, visit the Muyil entrance, about an hour and a half from Puerto Morelos.
You can walk to ancient Mayan ruins, then take a peaceful boat trip through canals dug by the Maya centuries ago. The clear water gently carries you through mangroves, like a natural lazy river with deep history.
If you seek more adventure, head to Punta Allen, the wild oceanic part of Sian Ka'an. The road is very rough, and a high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended, with 4x4 ideal especially in rainy season.
You might see wild dolphins and snorkel the Mesoamerican reef.
Guided tours are a good option for this remote area, handling all the logistics. For planning from Puerto Morelos, Lighthouse Tours can help arrange your visit.
Sian Ka'an offers a unique escape into nature, different from typical beaches.
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Puerto Morelos is making it easier for visitors to find official, registered businesses.
A state program called Retur-Q lists local tourism businesses that are legally registered and meet basic safety and paperwork requirements. This helps you feel a bit safer and more confident when choosing where to spend your money.
Our town is seeing a big jump in registered businesses. Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz shared that 129 businesses in Puerto Morelos are now part of Retur-Q.
That is a big increase from last year and shows more local businesses are keeping their permits, insurance and training up to date.
Businesses on the Retur-Q list can also get extra support from the state, like training and help with promotion.
For visitors, this brings peace of mind. You can use the online catalog to see if a business is officially recognized by the state and operating with the proper permits. The site even shows many businesses on a map, which makes it easier to find what you need around town.
Many different types of places appear on the list, from restaurants and hotels to shops, tour operators and spas. Retur-Q helps local businesses stay visible and legal, and it makes Puerto Morelos a safer and more transparent place for everyone. Read More... |
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What's On Tap |
SPECIAL EVENTS: Puerto Morelos Fiesta Cósmica - Diving Bar, Friday Dec 5 at 5pm FREE admission.
Friday, November 5
Saturday, November 6 Sunday, November 7
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: To extract cork from oak trees for crafting stronger fishing nets |