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This is Part 2 of our Fall 2025 Town Update. If you missed Part One, you can find it here.
There was so much news, so many things to tell you about, we have split it into (at least) two parts.

We led with new things on the beach side of town in our last update, so we’ll start with the Colonia this time. (If you are new to Puerto Morelos, the Colonia covers the town on the west side of the highway. For our purposes, we will also include the Pescadores neighbourhood.) If you’d like to learn more about the neighbourhoods of Puerto Morelos, we have a detailed post about it here.

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While you were enjoying your summer, Carlos and the La Cabaña family were busy opening new restaurants. They opened two in the off-season.

First to open is Charly Chicken. Named after the famous Carlos, I presume, Charly Chicken is all about the bird. You will find an interesting selection of chicken burgers and chicken pieces, plus fries, onion rings, mashed potatoes and more. Charly Chicken is on Calle Chaca, between Zetina Gasca and Timon, about three blocks west of the library. It’s open daily from noon until 9:00 pm.

The other new restaurant is Bichos. They are all about fish. Try fish or shrimp tacos, tostados, shrimp cocktail, fish and chips, shrimp burger, guacamole, fries and more. They are located on the lateral on the east side of the highway, right near the little ADO bus station. They are open daily, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, closed Tuesdays.

The best news of the summer? Chef Roberto has reopened Fonda Americana Grill, a longtime Puerto Morelos favourite. Since our first visit back in 2013, Fonda has been a go‑to for hearty comfort food, and now it’s back with the same crowd‑pleasing menu: steaks, crisp salads, pizza, burgers, wings, fresh fish, and — most importantly — that famous roasted chicken. Honestly, they could serve nothing else, and we’d still be happy.

Little Boba is a new coffee, matcha and tapioca shop that just opened in the Colonia. The owners, Fernando and Diana, are graduates of a municipal program to encourage young entrepreneurs. The mayor herself cut the ribbon and sampled their wares. Little Boba is located on Caoba, just two blocks west of the Colonia square. They are open daily, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, closed on Monday.

Atelier Bakery and Pizzeria is a place everyone can love. Why? It’s a bakery, and it has pizza! What more could you want? They have all kinds of bread, including sourdough. You will also find cinnamon rolls, croissants and more. They also have fresh, Italian-style pizza. Reviews are good, and there always seems to be people in line for fresh-baked goodies. You can smell what’s baking when you ride by! You will find them on Zetina Gasca, at the north end, across from the soccer field. They are open daily, except Tuesdays, from 8-12 and 5-9.

We’ve focused on the Colonia, but here’s one restaurant from the beach side of town. In our last Town Update, we mentioned that Prat’s restaurant had closed and a new one was on the way. Well, it’s here! Say Hello to Mile’s Kitchen. They have an expansive menu with lunch and dinner every day. They specialize in “comfort food”. The owner’s vision is a welcoming spot with lower prices on both food and drinks, so everyone can enjoy without stretching the budget. Look for everything from lasagne, spaghetti & meatballs, mac & cheese, salads, schnitzel, steak sandwiches, to tacos and quesadillas. Kid’s menu too. Open 7 days a week.

In other beach side restaurant news, Taco Barra near the Cultural Centre on Ninos Heroes has closed.

The ADO bus is once again stopping and picking up in Puerto Morelos. This service was “temporarily” suspended back in 2020 and only resumed recently. They do daily runs in all directions and to the airport. We have a vehicle here in Puerto Morelos, but we often use the service ourselves as it is easy, inexpensive and eliminates the worry of parking. You can get anywhere in Mexico by bus. Some ADOs are actually quite luxurious (look for ADO GL). You must check the ADO.com.mx website for the schedule, as it can be irregular. The bus to the airport is a deal at 211 pesos per person, but there are only 6 buses a day, starting at noon and ending at 5:00 pm, so it will take some coordination. Daytrips to Cancun or Playa are easier. Look for the ticket booth on the east side of the bridge.

The Colonia is going to be home to a new 7-11 store. There is already a location beside the Pemex on the highway, but this one is a lot more suburban, located on Delfin between the northbound & southbound Timon. No Slurpees yet, it’s still under construction, but the newly installed signs say that the location will be open 24 hours a day and will feature a drive-through.

In addition to the 7-11, the Colonia is also the future home of a new gas station. Pemex will open location number 3 on Zetina Gasca, behind the Aki Plaza. In addition to the pumps, they are also building a small strip mall to attract other businesses. Here’s the location on a Google Map. There are also plans for a lot more retail in this area.

Espartanos Gym Puerto Morelos has expanded! They may have triple the equipment they had last high season. No waiting for machines! This gym is located on the lateral, on the southeast side of the highway in the Pescadores neighbourhood (near the CostaMed hospital). At 500 pesos a month, it is a real bargain. It also has AC!

Just south of the gym, you’ll find Muscle Depot, Puerto Morelos’ very own supplement store. We popped in, spoke with the knowledgeable owner, Robert, and met his adorable daughter. He offers recommendations in both English and Spanish and has a wide range of pre-workout or protein powders and bars, and refrigerated protein drinks. Plus, he delivers. Open 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday to Friday, closed Sunday. You can reach him on WhatsApp at +529842405666 or via Facebook.

🍺 Noche Buena: Holiday Cheer in a Bottle – Noche Buena is the seasonal star of Mexican beers. It’s rich, malty, and only around for the holidays. With its deep amber colour and smooth caramel notes, it’s basically Christmas in a glass. Locals watch for it every fall, knowing it disappears once the season ends. If you spot it, grab it…and grab one for me too. It’s the kind of limited‑edition cheer that makes the holidays taste better. (And it will never annoy you like that damn Mariah Carey song)

That’s a wrap on Part 2 of our Town Update. Puerto Morelos is always changing, and we’ll be right here to share what’s new, what’s popular, and what’s worth your time. Stay tuned – more updates are on the horizon.

Hola!! We just arrived back in Puerto Morelos after a summer of travel in Europe. As usual, we’ve noticed lots of changes in your town, including new restaurants and new locations of old favourites. (Click on any photo for a bigger/better view)

Let’s start at the town dock. A pair of hurricanes in 2020 seriously twisted it, giving it a Dali-esque look and making the end of the dock unusable.

Now, it’s finally being rebuilt. The new dock will be a little longer than the old one.
The dock is closed during reconstruction, making loading boats much more difficult, but fishing, snorkelling and dive trips still go on. Progress appears to be slow, but the folks working the dock area say it will be open next month, just in time for high season.

The exchange place at the beach side Chedraui has closed. It’s being replaced with a Michoacán ice cream parlour, so it’s not all bad news. The exchange on the square below La Sirena remains open. If you are exchanging a large amount of money, you will likely get a better rate at CI Banco at the highway Chedraui, but for small amounts this exchange is fine.

Still with money matters, the beach side Chedraui now has 5 ATMs. Citibank, Scotiabank, HSBC, BBVA and Santander. Check with your home bank if they have an arrangement with Mexican banks so that you can withdraw your pesos for free. (For example, the Mexican Scotiabank ATM waives fees for Scotiabank Canada customers)

We have just updated our In Puerto Morelos Restaurant Guide and the downloadable list. As usual, there are sooooo many new restaurants and changes to tell you about. We will start with changes to restaurants you may already know.

Spaghettino (owned by the same family that owns Al Chimichurri) has doubled in size and completed a lovely renovation to its space. In addition to expanding their outside space, they have also added a comfortable air-conditioned dining room. The family has also opened a second Al Chimichurri location in Cancun. And a little aside, co-owner Florencia has just become a sommelier, so we look forward to a new and interesting wine list.

The owner of Taninos has moved an artisanal ice cream shop called Bendito Pecado to the beach side of town. The cute little parlour is located on Rojo Gomez, a kitty-corner from Playa Sol, making it the closest restaurant to our Casa de los Viajeros. Very dangerous to our waistlines! (The shop was in the Colonia before)

Yum Yum Wok has a new location. It’s easy to find though, it is right next door to their old location!

One of our favourite cafes has expanded. Lola y Moya is now open for dinner. You can still go there for breakfast and lunch, but now you can stay for dinner and happy hour!

If you are looking for Osteria Barocca, in the Areia Hotel (formerly We Hotel), they have made some major changes. They moved from the ground floor to the rooftop and have a new name. Portside Puerto Morelos, now open from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, offers some of the best views to dine by in our town. They are a bit of a hidden gem, you need to go into the hotel and take the elevator to the rooftop to find them, but once you get there, you will find a great place to watch the sunset over the mangrove and sweeping ocean views.

Restaurant Sabrina which was on the main floor of the hotel has closed.

These are just a few of the many changes. The best way to experience them is to stay with us. Right now, we are offering a Holiday Special at Casa de los Viajeros, January rates for the Christmas and New Year weeks. Contact us today for details. We have one—or two-bedroom apartments available just steps from the beach and close to downtown.

We have a lot more to tell you about, so keep an eye on your inbox for more information about Puerto Morelos coming soon. Don’t forget to share this email with your friends.

There is a new food truck village in town! More details to follow…

Summer is over and it is time for us to get back to work. You may wonder why you haven’t heard from us in a while. We have been travelling the world (quite literally) for the last few months. But we are back in our favourite place and looking forward to updating you on the MANY changes that have taken place in our little town. And there have been quite a few, we are still discovering all of them ourselves.

So until we can do some more investigating, here are a few pictures that we have just taken in Puerto Morelos.

The beach is beautiful right now thanks to a little storm cleaning by Mother Nature.

Spoiler alert… They are doing some much-needed work on the dock.

A beautiful sunrise… Ahhhhhh

Stay With US!

A reminder, we have some vacation apartment openings at Casa de los Viajeros for the upcoming season, especially over Christmas and the New Year. If you would like to stay with us, you can find out more here. We have a great location, just steps from the best beach in Puerto Morelos and a 10-minute easy walk to the town square. It would be nice to have you as our guest!

And we have just updated the In Puerto Morelos Restaurant Guide. There are quite a few new places you may want to check out. More information here. Or you can download and print it here.

More to come…

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