The Riviera Maya
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1. Croco Cun Zoo
The biologists running the Croco Cun Zoo, an animal farm just north of Puerto Morelos, have collected specimens of many of the reptiles and some of the mammals indigenous to the area. They offer immensely informative tours—you may even get to handle a baby crocodile or feed a monkey. Be sure to wave hello to the 500-pound crocodile secure in his deep pit.
Carretera 307, Km 31, Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, 77580, Mexico998-850–3719Sight Details
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2. Ixchel Jungle Market & Spa
This nonprofit organization generates income for Maya women and their families. From December through April, a Sunday market features traditional dances, regional foods, and handmade crafts sold by Maya women wearing embroidered dresses. Year-round, the spa offers traditional Maya treatments such as deep-tissue massage and body wraps with aloe vera or chocolate fresh from the cacao; it's open by appointment only, with bookings at 10, noon, 2, and, when full, 4.
Villa Morelos 1, Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, 77580, Mexico998-180–5424Sight Details
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3. Puerto Morelos Main Beach
Newcomers to Puerto Morelos might be disappointed by the blankets of seaweed and boats that dock ashore—after all, this place is more about snorkeling on the reef than sunning on the sand. Your best bet is to head for the stretch of beach two blocks north of the square in front of Ojo de Agua Hotel. Park on the town square or adjacent streets. Amenities: food and drink; parking (free). Best for: snorkeling; walking.
Puerto Morelos, Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, 77589, Mexico -
4. Yaax Che Jardín Botánico del Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín
This 150-acre botanical garden is the largest in Mexico. Named for a local botanist, it exhibits the peninsula's plants and flowers, which are labeled in English, Spanish, and Latin. The park features a 130-foot suspension bridge, three observation towers, and a library equipped with reading hammocks. There's also a tree nursery, a remarkable orchid and epiphyte garden, an authentic Mayan house, and an archaeological site. A nature walk goes directly through the mangroves for some great birding; more than 220 species have been identified here (be sure to bring bug spray, though). Spider monkeys can usually be spotted in the afternoons, and a tree-house lookout offers a spectacular view—but the climb isn't for those afraid of heights.
Carretera 307, Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, 77580, Mexico998-206–9233Sight Details
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