Areas of Puerto Morelos

Beachside village

The beachside village is the original Puerto Morelos: the main plaza, the pier and the beach inside the reef lagoon, where the water stays calm. It is compact and walkable, close to restaurants and the reef, and it is where most oceanfront and monthly rentals are.

Residencial Regatta

Residencial Regatta is a gated, eco-oriented development on the Cancún–Tulum highway, about 10 minutes from the beach and from downtown Puerto Morelos, and 15 minutes from Cancún airport. It has 423 lots, two commercial plazas, a pool with sun loungers and changing rooms, a kids' pool, a palapa with grills, a playground, an ecological park with a picnic area, walking and jogging paths, controlled access and 24-hour security. Mostly houses, on paved streets with landscaped medians.

Selva Escondida

Selva Escondida is a gated residential community about 8 minutes by car from the beach. The developer lists resort-style amenities such as pools, a gym, and tennis and pickleball courts. Long-term listings are mostly two-bedroom condos.

Typical rents: Recent asking rents for a 2-bedroom: MXN 11,000–14,500 per month, often including maintenance and internet.

Alborada

Residencial Alborada is a condo development with two-bedroom apartments, a common choice for people who want a furnished place on a 6 to 12 month lease.

Typical rents: Furnished 2-bedroom units have been listed around MXN 12,000 per month, plus a one-month deposit.

Villas la Playa

Villas la Playa is a residential neighborhood of single-family homes, popular with people who want a whole house rather than a condo.

Typical rents: Furnished 2-bedroom houses have been listed around MXN 9,000 per month plus utilities, on 6 to 12 month contracts.

Palma Real

Residencial Palma Real is a gated community on the Cancún–Playa del Carmen federal highway, in Puerto Morelos, about a 7 to 8 minute drive from the beach and 25 minutes from Cancún airport. It has controlled access with 24-hour security and shared amenities including a pool. Listings here are mostly family houses of roughly 129 to 182 m² of construction, with everyday services close by.

Aldea Ha

Aldea Ha is a gated residential community a few minutes from downtown Puerto Morelos and about 5 minutes from the beach, surrounded by jungle. Listings describe a club house with a gym, a pool and a kids' pool, an event palapa, a playground, a pet-friendly park, a bike path, green areas, underground utilities and 24-hour security. Houses here often have a rooftop terrace and a plunge pool.

Aldea Umm

Aldea Umm is a planned gated community in Puerto Morelos, about 10 minutes from the beach and roughly 15 from Cancún airport. Listings describe a club house, a large pool and a kids' pool, a gym and an outdoor gym, a tennis and sports court, a soccer field, a dog park, a Zen garden and a fountain park, a children's area, controlled access with 24-hour security, paved streets and underground wiring.

Puntarena

Puntarena is a gated residential community in Puerto Morelos with controlled access, about 5 minutes from the beach and close to the local restaurants and shops. It has a pool with a palapa, a sports court and green areas shaded by mature trees.

Aldea Kiin

Aldea Kiin is a gated residential community in Puerto Morelos, surrounded by jungle. It has a club house with a pool, a gym and family amenities. It is about 15 minutes from Cancún international airport, 25 minutes from Cancún and 10 minutes from the outlet.