Citorah PickRestaurant · Puerto Morelos
Los Pelicanos
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Citorah says
Los Pelicanos sits on the beach and is exactly as touristy as you would expect but the shrimp are honest
From 3 Days in Cancun 2026: A First-Timer Itinerary That Gets You Off the Strip, under “Evening in Puerto Morelos”.
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Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita
Citorah says The five-star all-inclusive on Bahía Petempich, about 8 km north of the village. Adults-oriented, spa-led, quietly one of the best-value luxury stays on this coast.
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Hotel Ojo de Agua
Citorah says Unfussy family-run three-star, walking distance to the square.
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La Sirena
Citorah says La Sirena is the local pick and half a block from the square.
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El Nicho
Best for breakfast
Citorah says There is a small square, a leaning lighthouse, three good taco stands, half a dozen serious restaurants (El Nicho for breakfast, John Gray's Kitchen for dinner), and one of the best snorkelling reefs in Quintana Roo a five-minute panga ride offshore.
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Cancún · Itineraries
3 Days in Cancun 2026: A First-Timer Itinerary That Gets You Off the Strip
Cancun in 72 hours, done properly. Hotel Zone on day one, a cenote and Puerto Morelos on day two, Isla Mujeres on day three. Real times, real transport, real prices.
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