Puerto Aventuras Marina
Nestled between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, lies a nautical oasis that many travelers overlook – Puerto Aventuras Marina. Find the secrets that the Puerto Aventuras marina is hiding!
Punta Venado Beach Club
If you haven’t discovered Punta Venado Beach Club you are really missing out. This could be our favorite beach club on the Riviera Maya. Find out why!
Bold New Smoking Laws in Mexico
The new smoking laws in Mexico are causing quite a stir, across Mexico and especially in tourism-dependent areas like the Riviera Maya.
Avoiding Vacation Rental Scams in Puerto Aventuras
Follow our 10 tips for spotting and avoiding vacation rental scams in Puerto Aventuras!
Puerto Aventuras Colonos Ordinary Assembly
The annual Puerto Aventuras Colonos Ordinary Assembly is scheduled for April 29, 2023. If you are a property owner in Puerto Aventuras, this meeting is your opportunity to participate in the budget planning, organization, day-to-day activities and future plans for the community you live in.
The Mayan Train Project
If you live in Mexico or have traveled to Mexico, especially to the Yucatan Peninsula, in the past few years, you have undoubtedly heard about the Tren Maya. The Mayan Train project is a daily topic in the news and it’s on everyone’s lips.
El Aguinaldo – The Christmas Bonus in Mexico
What is the aguinaldo in Mexico? This article should tell you everything you need to know to make sure you are on the right side of the law and your employees’ hearts this holiday season.
Puerto Aventuras Resorts
The best places to stay in Puerto Aventuras for you and your family! When planning your vacation in Puerto Aventuras, the first item on your to-do list will be finding the perfect resort or hotel for you and your family. Choosing the best resort in Puerto Aventuras will depend on the size of your group, … Read more
Nohoch Surf Team Advances to 2022 Nationals
This week, 17 of the top surfers, body boarders and SUP paddlers in Quintana Roo traveled to Ixtapa’s famous “Playa Linda” in Zihuatenejo, Mexico to compete in the 2022 National Surfing Championships. 10 local surfers from the Nohoch Surf Team are among them!
2022 Puerto Aventuras Halloween Golf Cart Parade
The Puerto Aventuras Halloween Golf Cart Parade has become a destination event for families living on the Riviera Maya. Each year, more and more families participate, some spending days and even weeks planning their theme, transforming their golf carts and creating costumes.
Michael Duncan Hoffman – A Celebration of Life
Michael Duncan Hoffman (Mick) passed away on October 13, 2022, after a brief illness. Friends gathered at Cafe Olé, one of Mick’s favorite haunts, to say goodbye and to share stories. He was remembered by many members of this community who had enjoyed his company and his fine wit over the past years, since making his home in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico.
Puerto Aventuras Fishing Charters
Deep sea fishing on the Riviera Maya is an angler’s dream. Some of the most sought-after species can be found in the waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Booking a Puerto Aventuras fishing charter can easily mean coming home with a cooler full of mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, kingfish and more.
The Best Things to do in Puerto Aventuras
Whether you are living in Puerto Aventuras or just here on vacation there is a wonderful variety of activities, excursions and other fun ways to spend your time. From snorkeling and SCUBA diving to golf and tennis, there is truly something for everyone to do in Puerto Aventuras or just a short drive away.
1st Annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest in Puerto Aventuras
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside will host the 1st Annual “Yappy Hour” Halloween Dog Costume Contest. The event will be held at Central Park Plaza in Puerto Aventuras. This is a family-friendly fundraising event. Dogs and handlers of all ages are welcome!
Puerto Aventuras Beaches
Because people generally associate Puerto Aventuras with world-class sport fishing and luxury yachts, Puerto Aventuras beaches may be the best-kept secret on the Riviera Maya. Let us show you why!
Is Puerto Aventuras Safe
Puerto Aventuras is considered one of the safest places to live in Mexico. Statistically speaking, you are safer in Puerto Aventuras than in most parts of the world! Puerto Aventuras resort is a private gated community with security 24-7.
Riviera Maya Hurricane Season
Hurricanes are a part of life when you live in Puerto Aventuras. If you have been living here for a long time, you may look back not so fondly and remember Gilbert (1998), Emily (2005) and Wilma (2005).
NEW! Gran Buffet at Taco Loco
One of our very favorite things to do is check out new restaurants, especially if they are off the beaten path or relatively unknown. Hunting down the best tacos in Puerto Aventuras is practically my hobby so when we heard that there was a new gran buffet at Taco Loco, we jumped to check it out!
How to Get to Puerto Aventuras
Puerto Aventuras is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, between Playa del Carmen and Akumal. From the Cancun Airport, the best way to get to Puerto Aventuras is by rental car or private shuttle. If you are planning a day trip to the Puerto Aventuras resort from Playa del Carmen or Tulum, you can either take a taxi or grab a colectivo (public shuttle).
Top 10 Reasons to Live in Puerto Aventuras Mexico
There are probably hundreds of reasons why people have decided to call Puerto Aventuras home. The golf course, the marina, and the beautiful beaches are some of the more obvious choices but there is so much more to this vibrant diverse community.
Chess Classes in Puerto Aventuras
Classes will be held at the Colegio Puerto Aventuras and taught by Prof. Jaime A. Benítez, President of the Club de Ajedrez Guardia Nocturna. There will be classes appropriate for children and adults and all levels of play, beginner through advanced.
Chiles en Nogada
Chiles en Nogada is a very special celebratory dish that originated in Puebla in the 1800s. The dish consists of a blistered poblano chili stuffed with a combination of beef and pork, mixed with chopped apple, pear, peach, almond, raisins, ground cloves and cinnamon. The chile is finished with a “nogada” sauce made with peeled walnuts, almonds, goat cheese and milk, blended until smooth. The dish is then decorated with bright red pomegranate seeds and sometimes chopped parsley.
Best Riviera Maya Beach Clubs in and around Puerto Aventuras
Undoubtedly, THE biggest attractions on the Riviera Maya are its white sandy beaches and the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean. No trip to Puerto Aventuras could possibly be complete without exploring at least a few of the various beach clubs that are inside or very close to the resort community. Each of these beach clubs offers a unique experience and each will have its own set of rules for entry and use.
Best Cenotes Near Puerto Aventuras
The Riviera Maya is known for its mystical and breathtaking cenotes and no holiday would be complete without exploring at least one. The moment you break through the jungle and see the crystal clear water through the greenery, shimmering with a million shades of blue…turquoise, aquamarine, cerulean…you will understand immediately why the ancient Maya revered these sites and considered them sacred.
Shopping in Puerto Aventuras
Whether you live in Puerto Aventuras full-time, part-time or are just here on vacation you are very likely planning to do some shopping during your stay here in our lovely seaside community. As small as it is, Puerto Aventuras actually has some excellent options for all kinds of shopping. Whether you need a major supermarket shopping trip or just want to pick up a few unique gifts to bring home, you can find what you need right here in Puerto Aventuras. You just need to know where to find what you are looking for. Here is our list, divided by category, of the Puerto Aventuras shopping options that we recommend.
The Best Golf Courses Near Puerto Aventuras
The Riviera Maya is without a doubt one of the world’s most desirable tourist destinations. Visitors from around the globe flock to this idyllic stretch of coastline; all seeking the warm sun, white sandy beaches and, turquoise blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean.
Celebrating Día de los Muertos and Halloween in Puerto Aventuras
It’s nearly October, and while we are all suffering through “low season”, this is the perfect time to investigate the special events being planned for the upcoming Halloween and Day of the Dead festivities on the Riviera Maya.
Is there a Lobster Season in Mexico?
Lobster fishing is a very important activity for the local economies in many regions of Mexico and there is absolutely a Lobster Season! In fact, there are several different seasons depending on the “zone”, the species of lobster found there, and their respective reproductive seasons.
Puerto Aventuras Golf Cart Rentals
Renting a golf cart in Puerto Aventuras is absolutely the most fun way to get around this community. Whether you are here for a few days or a few months, Puerto Aventuras golf cart rentals will make your stay easier and a lot more fun.
