Guides to renting and living in Puerto Morelos
Practical guides for renting and living in Puerto Morelos.
Is Puerto Morelos safe? A guide for long-term renters
Puerto Morelos is a small town between Cancún and Playa del Carmen that travel guides and long-stay visitors often describe as quieter than its bigger neighbors. That reputation helps, but it isn't a guarantee. Here is how to think about safety when you rent for months, not days.
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Cost of living in Puerto Morelos: rent and monthly budget
Rent is the biggest line in any Puerto Morelos budget, and it swings a lot depending on the side of town, whether the home is furnished and what's included. These are the ranges we see in recent listings and published guides.
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Living in Puerto Morelos: what to know before you move
Puerto Morelos sits on the Caribbean coast between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, about 25 minutes from Cancún International Airport. It's small, green and slower than its neighbors, which is exactly why people move here.
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Puerto Morelos neighborhoods: where to rent
Where you rent in Puerto Morelos shapes your day more than the house itself: walking to the beach and restaurants, or a gated community with a pool near the supermarkets. Here's a quick map.
Read the guideThe Tren Maya station in Puerto Morelos: how to use it
Puerto Morelos has its own Tren Maya station on Section 5 of the line, which changed how people arrive from Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Here is what to expect if you are moving here or coming to see a rental.
Read the guideProperty tax (predial) in Puerto Morelos: how to pay it
If you own a home in Puerto Morelos you pay predial, the municipal property tax. It is cheap compared to property taxes in the U.S. or Canada, and paying early makes it cheaper still.
Read the guideSargassum in Puerto Morelos: how to check before you commit
Sargassum is the seaweed that reaches Caribbean beaches in some months. It is the question we get most from people booking a long stay, and the honest answer is: it depends on the month, the wind and the beach.
Read the guideBuying property in Mexico as a foreigner: the fideicomiso explained
Yes, foreigners can own property on the Mexican Caribbean. Near the coast it is held through a fideicomiso, a bank trust. Here is the short version, so you know what people are talking about before you sit down with a notario.
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