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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Puerto Aventuras
Half a day or one night: swim at Cenote Azul, walk the beach, then move on to Playa del Carmen or Tulum. Add a second day only if you want Xel-Ha or golf.
Puerto Aventuras is a small resort community on the Costa Maya, 20 km south of Playa del Carmen and 42 km north of Tulum. Its main draws are white‑sand beaches, Cenote Azul, Xel‑Ha water park and a public 9‑hole golf course. Most travellers use it as a short stop between larger destinations.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- check
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget $800–$1,200 MXN excl. bed · Mid $1,200–$2,000 MXN excl. bed · High $2,000+ MXN excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taco stand meal | $60–$120 MXN |
| Cenote Azul entry | $150–$250 MXN |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | $200–$300 MXN |
| Bus ride MEX 307 (short hop) | $30–$50 MXN |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CUN · Cancún International
- Drive south on MEX 307; transfer time check
Typical fares
- Cancún → Puerto Aventuras, bus
- about $500 MXN, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Taxi Puerto Aventuras → Playa del Carmen
- $200–$300 MXN, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Coastal buses run along Highway 307; check frequency and fares. Taxis are available for short hops; renting a car gives flexibility.
See and do
Known for
- Cenote Azul
- Xel Ha water park
- Puerto Aventuras Golf & Racquet Club
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen | Drive or bus north 20 km (12 mi) on MEX 307, about 30 minDrive or bus north 12 mi (20 km) on MEX 307, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Tulum | Drive or bus south 42 km (26 mi) on MEX 307, about 45 minDrive or bus south 26 mi (42 km) on MEX 307, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Xel Ha | Drive south 20 km (12 mi) on MEX 307, about 20 minDrive south 12 mi (20 km) on MEX 307, about 20 min | ≈40 min |
Sleep
- Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
- All‑inclusive, beachfront; pricey but convenient
- Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- All‑inclusive, beachfront; similar price tier
- Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya
- All‑inclusive, beachfront; comparable rates
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-KOOL-peh |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON-deh ehs-TAH el BAH-nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Rapid over‑development can lead to decay; keep an eye on property conditions.
- The Mexican Market on Hwy 307 is tourist‑focused; prices higher than local shops.
- Check opening hours of Xel Ha and Cenote Azul before visiting.
Generally safe for tourists; stay aware of stray dogs and keep valuables secured on the beach.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Puerto Aventuras yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cenote Azul
- Xel Ha water park
- Puerto Aventuras Golf & Racquet Club
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Puerto Aventuras: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206513
- Wikivoyage: Puerto Aventuras, revision 5211059 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5211059
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/puerto-aventuras). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.