Category: Puerto Morelos

Popol Vuh Cenote

Are you looking for a place to spend a family day, a place to relax with your partner, a place to have a barbecue with your friends? Then you have to come and enjoy Cenote Popol Vuh. A cenote that is part of the route of the cenotes of Puerto Morelos.

Popol Vuh Cenote

Popol Vuh Cenote

Cenote Popol Vuh is part of the Puerto Morelos cenotes route and is located at km 32.7 of the cenotes route. It is a wonderful place hidden among the tropical jungle and a perfect place to visit with the family, alone or with friends.

First of all, to get to this cenote you must have your own car or hire our private transfer service to Popol Vuh cenote. Our transfer service, in a very comfortable unit with capacity for up to 8 passengers, will take you to this cenote and the truth is that it is the best way to get there.

As we were saying, the cenote is at km 32.7 of the route of the cenotes, which can be taken as “the end of it”, so you can get there by entering through Puerto Morelos or Leona Vicario.

Once you reach this km, you will have to enter a trail that is about 3 km long. This trail is full of different motivational signs and is intended to guide you until you reach the Popol Vuh cenote,

Popol Vuh Cenote

Once you have arrived here, you simply have to go to reception and pay the entrance fee, which varies depending on whether you are a local, national or foreigner.

For either type of case, the entrance fees are:

  • Foreign Adults: $250 pesos
  • Foreign Children: $180 pesos
  • National Adults: $160 pesos
  • National Children: $120
  • Adults from Quintana Roo: $120 pesos
  • Children from Quintana Roo: $80

It is worth mentioning that for both nationals and locals, you must present an ID that accredits them and validate their respective cost.

 

Once inside the place, you only have to walk about 10 meters and you will find the wonderful cenote, which is open and has the shape of an oval pit.

The place is very spacious, quiet, very nice: It has small tables to install, lounge chairs, hammocks around and if you want to make your grilled meats: Then, you can take them and with only 180.00 MXN rent a grill with a bag of charcoal to roast it.

On the other hand, the cenote has a restaurant where you can eat a delicious fish or enjoy a delicious and cold beer.

Looking to disconnect from nature? Fortunately for everyone, the cenote also offers low-cost lodging, so here you can escape from the noise and pollution. As if that weren’t enough, camping is also available.

So how much can you do in the cenote? Snorkeling is the main activity, but if you are brave and an excellent swimmer, you can make use of the zip line and the diving platform.

Cenote Popol Vuh ruta de los cenotes

Conclusion

The route of the cenotes is a route full of more than 20 cenotes and of course, each one of them has its advantages and disadvantages. However, this cenote is one of the best, so despite its “long distance”, if you are looking for a quiet place to have fun and have a good time: Cenote Popol Vuh is one of your best options.

 

Cenotes Xtabay, Taakbil-ha and Chikin-ha

The Riviera Maya is full of cenotes and just as there is the Puerto Morelos cenotes route, there is a “Playa del Carmen cenotes route”. Although to be honest it is not called as such, but it is a very good reference.

This route of cenotes of Playa del Carmen, has about 17 different types of open, semi-open and closed cenotes, also caves and caverns, but let’s not get off the subject, shall we? Today we will talk about 3 in particular: Cenotes Xtabay, Taakbil-ha and Chikin-ha.

Ready? Let’s start

Cenotes Xtabay, Taakbil-ha and Chikin-ha

Cenotes are very quiet, beautiful places, with crystal clear waters and a mystical history related to the Mayas. In fact, it is said that many of these cenotes were used as ritual and sacrificial areas.

Particularly, we will find several of them throughout the Riviera Maya and even outside of it. And if you want to visit any of them, remember that we can offer you a private transfer service to the cenotes and especially to the cenotes Cenotes Xtabay, Taakbil-ha and Chikin-ha.

These 3 cenotes are located in the “same place”, so to speak, and they are only 100 meters apart.

How to get to Cenotes Xtabay, Taakbil-ha and Chikin-ha?

These 3 cenotes are located just 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen and 5 minutes from Puerto Aventuras. If you are in Playa del Carmen, you can get there by taking a cab, a foreign transfer to Tulum (but indicating that you get off at the mentioned cenotes) or, if you are staying in a nearby hotel: Walking.

Otherwise, if you are in Cancun, you can take a private transfer service, which we highly recommend, or take a bus to Playa del Carmen and from the beach take a cab or another bus.

How much does the entrance fee cost?

Since these 3 cenotes are located in the same area, the entrance fee for the general public is 350.00 MXN per person, which is equivalent to 18 USD.

Xtabay Cenotes

The first cenote that we find when we enter the facilities is the Xtabay cenote. It is an open cenote of ample space, with clear, crystalline and shallow waters. In fact, there are some areas where you can walk among the rocks.

It is very quiet, calming, has a vast marine vegetation, fish and of course: It invites you to relax and contemplate the tranquility of the jungle.

Cenotes Xtabay

Chikin-ha

The second cenote we will find is the Semi Open Cenote, Chikin-Ha. This cenote has two entrances. Curiously, one of its entrances has “steps”, which indicates that different types of rituals were performed here.

Cenotes Chikin-ha playa del carmen

Taakbil-ha

This third cenote is a “Cenote on Exhibit”, because at the moment you cannot swim in it but, without a doubt, it attracts attention for its beauty, its tranquility and the bridge you have to cross to get to know it.

cenote Taakbil-ha playa del carmen

Tips and Recommendations

You can stay from 9 am to 5:30 pm in this place, but it is necessary to mention that some activities have an extra cost, such as zip lines.

The place does not have beds and the spaces where you can leave your things are very ‘small, so just take the essentials.

To go to each of the cenotes from the reception, you have to walk along a dirt and stone path, so wear comfortable shoes to protect your feet.

Conclusion

As we mentioned, the Riviera Maya is full of many cenotes and we hope these 3 are to your liking, because they are places that will invite you to enjoy the tranquility, calm and beauty of the history, Mayan culture, as well as the Mexican Caribbean.

 

5 places to eat in Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos is the ideal place to enjoy a quiet, worry-free and low-cost vacation. Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, this youngest municipality in Mexico and “Pueblo con Encanto” has the most beautiful ecosystems in nature.

Remember that we can help you with our transfer service to Puerto Morelos from Cancun

Walk through the jungle, discover the beauties of the mangrove, swim in the cold waters of the cenote or snorkel in its reef. No matter what activity you prefer, in Puerto Morelos you will find it all.

But we know that after doing these activities, you can end up hungry, but don’t worry about that, now we will list 5 places where you can eat in Puerto Morelos.

5 places to eat in Puerto Morelos

El Pesquero

If you feel like trying fresh fish and seafood, El Pesquero is the best place in Puerto Morelos. Here you can choose what you want to eat and make sure it is fresh from the sea.

El Pesquero eat in puerto morelos

Al Chimichurri

If you want to have grilled dishes during your stay in Puerto Morelos, Al Chimichurri is the best option. This Uruguayan restaurant offers delicious dishes such as empanadas, pastas, salads, grilled meats and pizzas. People who dining at this restaurant talk about the beauty of the place, the good taste and its excellent service.

Al Chimichurri 5 pleaces to eat in puerto morelos

Salciccium Foddtruck Village.

With a different concept to the classic salami shop where the display case is and you put the cold meats, the idea of Salccicium came out. Here you can find different types of pizzas, gyros and delicious desserts that promise to make your mouth water. We can say that it is a handmade restaurant, since the idea is very casual, nothing pretentious, gourmet food at very good prices.

Salciccium Food Truck Village. puerto morelos

El Nicho

If you are going to have a long day the best thing is to have a good breakfast, and the best place in Puerto Morelos for that is El Nicho.

This is one of the places to eat in Puerto Morelos and it is located on Avenida Tulum and Rojo Gomez, right in the center of town, and offers a simple menu but with a delicious breakfast, with accessible prices and quite good facilities and service.

place to eat in puerto morelos el nicho

DK Puerto Morelos.

In spite of its rough appearance, DK Puerto Morelos offers a simple menu but with incredible and extremely delicious dishes; a fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean food, with affordable prices and a very cozy and simple atmosphere.

DK Puerto Morelos.

If you are already preparing for your winter vacation, don’t forget to stop by Puerto Morelos and try some of our options, no matter what day of the week it is or what dishes you crave.

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Puerto Morelos, the secret of the mexican caribbean.

pelicano-puerto-morelos

 

In Puerto Morelos tranquility reigns with open skies, long stretches of beach and a small town atmosphere. This is the place to come and relax:  watch the sunrise on the beach, meet the locals, explore the natural wonders such as the coral reef 500 meters from shore, work on your tan, or simply soak up the serenity.

Wedged between the bustling cities of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, it has maintained its peaceful atmosphere of a charming Mexican fishing village living up to its nickname “La Joya del Caribe” (Jewel of the Caribbean). The community, a mix of locals and foreigners, works hard to protect Puerto’s status as a National Marine Park and keep development to a minimum. Its close proximity to the airports and bus terminals  makes Puerto Morelos a perfect base for exploring the Yucatan peninsula.

As the surrounding area outside of Puerto Morelos expands and develops with ‘all inclusive’ resorts, the neighborhoods of Puerto Morelos are comprised of modest homes, low-rise hotels and basic cabañas. Lodging opportunities range from modest palapa-style cabanas with thatched roofs, to air conditioned condo-style hotels with meal plans, spa services, jacuzzis and swimming pools. There’s certainly something to satisfy every taste and budget in Puerto Morelos.

You can get by with English, but Spanish is not superfluous. Most places accept US dollars but not credit cards. Almost all prices are quoted in Mexican pesos and it is generally cheaper to pay in pesos, than in US dollars. There is no bank in town, but several bank cash machines for withdrawals.

Just across the Highway 307, the main north-south route on the peninsula, is Colonia Zetina Gazca, commonly known as “La Colonia.” This inland community is mainly single level dwellings for local Mexicans and a few ex-pats, and contains amenities such as small food stores, pharmacies, and several casual restaurants serving simple fare.

You can do several activities in this little town, but these are some good options to have a nice time with friend an family:

  • Sit on the white sand beach in the shade of a thatched palapa
  • Visit the Jardin Botanico just outside town and watch out for the spider monkeys.
  • Birdwatching in the mangroves.
  • Browse the various shops around the central square.
  • Visit the Crococun Zoo Enjoy 1 hr tour where, if you are brave enough… you can walk among crocodiles!. The guide will make you have a fantastic (and unforgettable) experience, interacting with parrots, spider monkeys, snakes, deers and many wild animals more. This tour is really fantastic, don’t have to miss it.
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