Adventures in Puerto Aventuras

Perhaps the Mayan Riviera’s best kept secret, Puerto Aventuras is just under an hour’s drive from the Cancun International Airport. While it may seem off-the-beaten-path, getting here is easy, and you’ll be anything but roughing it. If you’re looking for a small, safe, ocean-front place to visit in Mexico, away from the hype and hullabaloo of Cancun or neighbouring Playa Del Carmen, here’s the top x reasons to consider Puerto Aventuras. Whether you’re looking for a Mexican vacation destination, or a place to call home, Puerto Aventuras is worth consideration.

Top reasons to visit puerto aventuras, mexico

1. Gated, safe community

Gated, Safe Community – Puerto Aventuras is a gated, seaside community located a short drive from Playa Del Carmen. It’s a gated resort complex with a an upscale golf course / marina feel. The main tourist areas are well-lit and easy to get around. Condos and villas are primarily owned by expats and snowbirds, and resorts include hotel and all-inclusive options. With shops, restaurants, markets, the beach, golf, tennis and a marina, you’ll find most of what you need here, never feeling like you have to leave the safety of the gated community if you don’t want to. 

Within the gates of Puerto Aventuras, you’ll find many residential communities with homes and condominiums, some with their own gates, too. The gates to enter Puerto Aventuras are staffed 24/7 and visitors must show ID to enter. Within the community, further security patrol the resort, all hours of the day.

2. ocean adventure

This charming coastal town boasts stunning beaches, calm waters, diverse marine life, eco-tourism and water sports galore. With its calm, clear waters and favourable wind conditions, Puerto Aventuras is a haven for ocean-enthusiasts. The waters surrounding this area are teeming with diverse marine life, making it a paradise for snorkelers and divers. You can explore coral reefs, swim alongside schools of tropical fish, and enjoy encounters with sea turtles and dolphins. Whether you simply want to walk along the beach, take a dip or do something more adventurous there’s a lot of opportunity to play including parasailing, kayaking, jet skiing, snorkeling, diving, boating and fishing.

3. The Marina

Like to fish? Want to spend time on the ocean? In addition to the private boat moorage there are plenty of options to book a deep sea excursion at the marina. Conveniently located near the shops and restaurants, this is a fantastic added-amenity to this community.

4. the community

Safe, secure vacation community. Puerto Aventuras was created to be an ideal community for vacationers and snowbirds. Friendly and with everything you need within the gates, you can walk or golf cart around to get to where you want to be.

5. the golf course

Golf course living in Mexico! Golf enthusiasts will love that there is a golf course located here, offering easy access to play your favourite game on vacation. It’s nine holes, leaving plenty of time in the day to hit the beach.

6. the shopping & dining

All the essentials you need for your vacation or lifestyle is located within the gates of Puerto Aventuras. There are over 40 restaurants and bars located within this vacation community, making it simple to go out for a snack, bite to eat or margarita.

7. Condo & resort options

Within the gates of Puerto Aventuras, you will find many residential communities with homes and condominiums, some with their own gates, too. There are also several hotel options.