The smoky aroma of barbecue will soon fill the air in Puerto Morelos.

The fifth Festival Parrillero del Caribe will take place October 24 and 25, 2026, at Ventana al Mar and Parque Fundadores.

This year, organizers expect about 4,000 visitors.

The festival will bring together 22 grill specialists from Puerto Morelos, elsewhere in Quintana Roo, Mexico City, Nuevo León, Querétaro, Jalisco, and Spain.

What to Expect

Attendees can look forward to grilled meats, fish, and seafood, along with wine, craft-beer, and chocolate tastings.

Forty stands are planned, including 22 focused on grilling and 18 devoted to drinks and other experiences.

The program includes 18 experiences across the two days, including grill classes, masterclasses, and tastings.

There will also be DJs, local bands, visiting performers, and a live appearance by Daniel Gutiérrez of La Gusana Ciega.

A Boost for the Community

Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz said the festival supports cultural exchange and the local economy.

An artisan corridor will give Puerto Morelos entrepreneurs and makers a place to share and sell their work.

Municipal authorities say they will coordinate traffic, civil protection, and fire services for the event.

For the second consecutive year, a portion of ticket sales will be donated to DIF Quintana Roo, the state family-services agency.

Every September, pozole returns to Mexican tables as a bowl made for Independence celebrations, cool evenings, and big family gatherings.

But pozole is not one fixed recipe. It is a living family of maize traditions, shaped by regional ingredients, local customs, and generations of cooks.

The Maize at the Center

The best-known pozoles begin with cacahuazintle, a large, floury maize whose kernels soften and open like small flowers as they cook.

That maize connects today’s bowls to a much older Mesoamerican food tradition.

Pozole is traditionally made with pork or chicken, but beef can be used and some special recipes use 'mariscos'... a mixed variety of seafood.

White, Red, and Green

White pozole is the uncolored broth, usually served with lime, onion, radish, lettuce or cabbage, oregano, chile, and tostadas.

Red pozole gets its color from dried chiles such as ancho and guajillo, while green pozole often brings together tomatillo, pumpkin seed, green chile, and herbs.

A Yucatán Twist

On the Yucatán Peninsula, pozole can also mean a cold maize drink served with ice and lime.

Where to Find Pozole Locally

Ask Perla Negra about its excellent red seafood pozole special, order a weekend delivery from DON Pozole, and Pulquería Tlacoyo Azul has traditional pozole every Thursday.

Also keep an eye on Tulipán’s social pages for its limited pork-pozole lunches.

As always, check ahead before making the trip.

Buying property in Puerto Morelos can be exciting, but the state is making it clear that buyers need to verify a project before handing over any money.

Quintana Roo has tightened real-estate oversight, and Puerto Morelos has become one of the clearest examples of why that matters.

What Is Happening Locally

Authorities identified 30 irregular developments along the Ruta de los Cenotes and had closed 10 by early May 2026.

Officials said the projects lacked required environmental studies and had carried out unauthorized land clearing.

New Tools for Buyers

SEDETUS offers a free public registry where you can check whether a development has been flagged as irregular.

You can also verify whether a real-estate adviser is registered before you begin working with them.

Before You Sign

Ask to see the construction permit, environmental approvals, land-use documents, and condominium registration when applicable.

For presales, confirm that the adhesion contract is registered with PROFECO.

The simple rule is to check the development, verify the agent, and ask for the paperwork before signing anything.

Puerto Morelos has approved funding for two connected coastal priorities: keeping sargassum off its beaches and planning for shoreline recovery.

The money comes from the town’s environmental sanitation trust, supported by a fee paid by visitors staying in the area.

Keeping Sargassum Offshore

One part of the funding supports offshore containment barriers. These are meant to catch floating seaweed before it reaches the sand.

The town also coordinates with the Mexican Navy, municipal crews, hotels, and other partners on collection and beach cleanup.

Planning for Beach Recovery

The other project is an executive plan for recovering damaged stretches of beach. It is a planning step, not a promise that the shoreline will be restored overnight.

The wider coastal effort is considering options beyond adding sand, including healthier dunes and coral reefs.

Why It Matters Here

Our beaches support local livelihoods as well as everyday life in Puerto Morelos. These projects aim to address the immediate sargassum problem while laying groundwork for longer-term protection.