Starting today, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 the main road of Puerto Morelos will be car-free every day!
The town announced this morning that the first block of Avenida Javier Rojo Gómez north of the square will be closed to traffic (north and south) every day between 3:00 PM and 1:00 AM to allow walkers and restaurants to take over the streets.
This is a welcome change for diners and strollers in Puerto Morelos. Rojo Gómez can get pretty busy in the evening, leading to close calls with vehicles.
We had a preview of this traffic-free arrangement last season when the same road was closed for road improvements and for shooting a feature film. Read that story here. A lot of folks thought the road was a lot nicer without having to dodge traffic.
There will likely be some confusion for the first while and some folks will have to find parking spots a little further away, but it should make dining and walking in Puerto Morelos a more pleasant experience, just like it should be.
There are lots of restaurants to choose from in this long block. El Pirata, Cantina Habanero, El Campanario, PENÍNSULA, and Tanino’s just to name a few.