Puerto Morelos, a peaceful village on the Mayan Riviera, offers visitors a glimpse of the real Yucatan. Closer to Cancun airport than Cancun is, Puerto Morelos makes an excellent base for those seeking someplace quieter than glitzy nearby hotspots, Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Government eco-reserve designations protect the reef and mangroves, and the village itself, from development. Thrilling jungle and diving adventures are offered locally. For smaller scale adventures, rent a bike, car or moped.