Faro Inclinado — Attraction in Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos is a fantastic, walkable town with delicious dining options—seafood, Italian, steak, Thai… something for everyone. The beach offers very low surf, perfect for relaxing, and during certain seasons you’ll see seagrass. But the real highlight is snorkeling: you have direct access to the longest and healthiest reef in the area—the Puerto Morelos Reef National Park, part of the Great Mesoamerican Barrier Reef! The protected reef starts just 400–500 m from shore at a shallow depth (~2 m), making it ideal for exploring colorful corals, tropical fish, turtles, and even rays . Local pangas depart from the town pier for about $20–25 USD per person with guide and gear included . It’s a magical underwater journey rich in marine life, with crystal-clear waters thanks to protected status . Perfect to pair with sunshine, beach vibes, great food, and an unforgettable dip beneath the waves.

Puerto Morelos es un lugar fantástico y muy caminable, con deliciosa oferta gastronómica de mariscos, italiana, carne, thai... ¡para todos los gustos! La playa presenta oleaje muy bajo, ideal para relajarse, y en temporada suele verse pasto marino (seagrass). Pero lo que realmente brilla aquí es el snorkel: tienes acceso al arrecife más largo y saludable de la zona —¡la barrera del Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos, parte del Gran Cinturón de Arrecifes! El arrecife protegido comienza apenas a 400–500 m de la costa, a solo pocos metros de profundidad (2 m aprox.), lo que lo hace perfecto para explorar corales, peces tropicales, tortugas y hasta mantarrayas desde agua poca profunda . Además, puedes hacer tours en panga desde el muelle local por unos $20–25 USD por persona, con guía y equipo incluido . Es una experiencia mágica rodeado de vida marina, y el entorno protegido garantiza aguas cristalinas y vibrante biodiversidad . Ideal para combinar con sol, playa, comida rica y una inmersión inolvidable...

Great beach for swimming Went with Coopertiva (located 1 block inland from the lighthouse) on snorkeling tour to the reef, and highly recommend them. We spent much longer on reef than with the fancy big name companies but be aware that they use Pongas for boats and have to get your feet wet launching from beach. Bring your own snack and beverages and wear a swim shirt as sunscreen is not allowed. Seriously please do not wear sunscreen as the coral is already stressed and dying in many places. Snorkeling for 4 for $100, would have been $400 with the...

The historic lighthouse is quite the tourist attraction and off course the tilt may be the main draw for photo ops, as well as the symbol for resilience. The lighthouse is so iconic, you will see pictures all over Puerto Morelos of it, as well as being on postcards, you can also find plenty of souvenirs. You can also see not far in the distance the original lighthouse, which doesn't get as much attention! Puerto Morelos is such a charming place. A place to go to switch of and enjoy the beauty of the...