Here are the cash exchange rates for December 10,
| Cash Exchange Rates | Buy | Sell |
| US Dollar $ | 19.40 | 20.62 |
| Canadian Dollar $ | 14.25 | 15.60 |
| Euro € | 22.22 | 23.65 |
| Pound Sterling £ | 24.75 | 26.25 |
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Puerto Morelos, minus the snow. We thought we would share a few pictures of the town square, on the port side, so you could get a little taste of what Christmas is like in the tropics.
It is nice to see the square decorated. Even the nativity scene is set up below the big shiny tree. But the question is, “Will the baby Jesus make a guest appearance under the tree this year?” (Hint: He didn’t last year, must have been somebody’s day off!)
We will have more holiday updates coming up for you from In Puerto Morelos. The square in the Colonia has an entire Christmas village and a big Christmas Posada is coming to the town soon.
In the meantime, we hope everyone is having a great holiday season and are dreaming of your next visit to Puerto Morelos.
For those of you who aren’t in Puerto Morelos right now, we thought we would share with you some photos of the new Chedraui supermarket that just opened on the port side of our little town. Here are a few photos that we took as we watched the building of the store progress.
It all began on what was once was a vacant lot, occasionally used to park cars, store old equipment or host giant mud puddles…
October 28, 2018
It quickly grew into this.
October 28, 2018: Westside of the building.
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Construction of the store was completed in about six months. And if you are wondering how you get a project this big done so quickly, this pictures explains how; many, many workers.
November 2, 2018: Westside
November 2, 2018: Eastside
November 17, 2018
And soon the glass was going in.
November 20, 2018
And once the glass went in. All sorts of things starting show up inside, like these shopping carts.
November 24, 2018
And then the cash registers (just 6 of them).
November 24, 2018:
Followed by shelves.
November 26, 2018
Then the cafe started to take shape and workers started training.
November 28, 2018
As the big day approached.
November 28, 2018
And then only one day later than predicted, Puerto Morelos had its second Chedraui. A Chedraui Selecto. It is slightly smaller and a little fancier than the one on the highway. It features a smaller selection of groceries and produce than the other Chedraui. It appears to have a pretty good meat counter, decent wine selection, a cigar humidor and a fresh bakery.
Opening Day: November 30, 2018
There is a cafe with coffee and gelato. A place that makes custom sandwiches and a sushi counter. There is a cevicheria with ceviche and seafood. You can buy a bag of fresh popcorn or a hotdog. There is a special section that has a decent beer selection including craft and imports, plus you can have a glass of draft in the middle of the store!
There are no appliances, electronics or auto accessories. They have focused on beach-goers with sections selling coolers, sunscreens (including reef friendly ones) and beach toys. There is a small pharmacy.
It is located on the port side of town, half a block south of the square with access either Rojo Gomez or Rafael Malgar. Click here for a Google Map.
Opening Day: November 30, 2018
Open daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.
It is nice to have the new Chedraui on the port side, but we will continue to support our local small businesses, like the Fruteria which was featured in this weeks SHOUT OUT.
This week’s SHOUT OUT goes out to our local frutería or fruit store on the port side of town. Tucked away on Ave Niños Heroes this little store is easy to miss, but don’t. This small space is packed with some of the tastiest fruits and vegetables you will ever have.
The always friendly Alexis and his aunt Bricis and Enrique restock their shop daily with fresh fruits and vegetables. But the real treat is their fresh squeezed juices. You can choose from orange, grapefruit, green, carrot or beet with carrot, all at a very reasonable price.
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Plus they have an excellent selection of aguas de frutas (fruit waters) in orange, oatmeal, watermelon, lime, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, guava or jamaica (hibiscus, a local flower).
Local Tip: For great guacamole just ask Bricis, she is the best at picking out avocados! Tell her if you want them for “hoy” or “mañana”
In the mornings they offer precut fruit for breakfast.
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Local Tip: If you don’t see what you are looking for ask. Many items are hidden away
They also carry a selection of dried peppers. Plus they have fresh eggs, spices and well, you just never know what you will find.
This store is so small that if you blink you will miss it, but it is big on selection. Located on Ave Niños Heroes, close to the lavandería (laundry) and across from the restaurant Puerto Verde. The frutería is open from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
This post is part of a new feature where we will send a SHOUT OUT to one of our local businesses, people or hints that could improve your time In Puerto Morelos. If you would like to be a part of this feature click here to find out how you can join in on the fun!