The beachside town of Puerto Morelos sits on the coast between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, with its leaning lighthouse, a small central square and a reef protected as a national park just offshore. It keeps a quiet, small-town pace with low buildings.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a quiet beach town 20 minutes from Cancún airport.
- Retirees and remote workers who like walking to the beach and the square.
- Divers and snorkelers, thanks to the protected reef.
What you can buy
- Beachfront and beach-access condos in low-rise buildings.
- A limited number of houses near the square.
- Small boutique developments.
What to check before you buy
- Limited inventory: good units sell fast, so prepare financing and documents early.
- Building condition and salt exposure in beachfront buildings.
- HOA fees and rules in small buildings.
- Permits on new projects, which face height and density limits.
Buy here with a licensed buyer’s agent
Playa Realtors is a licensed boutique brokerage that represents buyers in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and across Quintana Roo since 2008. We never represent developers. Plan on closing costs of 7 to 10% of the purchase price, and ask us for a written estimate before you make an offer.
Keep exploring
La ColoniaAcross the highway, where schools, markets and many newer residential projects are.Read the guideJungle and Ruta de los CenotesLarger lots and cenotes, for buyers who want privacy and nature.Read the guidePuerto Morelos city guideParks, culture, restaurants and things to do, so you know what living in Puerto Morelos is like.Read the guideTrue ownership costs in MexicoProperty tax, HOA fees, utilities and upkeep, so you know the yearly number.Read the articleHow Canadians buy in the Riviera MayaThe order that works when you are buying from Canada.Read the guideHow Americans buy in the Riviera MayaThe order that works when you are buying from the United States.Read the guide
