Known as a sleepy fishing village, Puerto Morelos is a quick 25 minutes south of the Cancun Airport. The 2nd largest coral reef is very close to the shore here and very shallow making it ideal for snorkeling. The small town square offers a few quaint shops, dive shops and restaurants with really good food and views that can't be beat.

It's the ideal location for those who want a quiet beach vacation away from the glitz, but with ample tourist amenities. The town has just two principal streets and you can walk from one end to the other in about 15 minutes.