Puerto Aventuras is a gated resort town built around one of the largest marinas on the Mexican Caribbean, between Playa del Carmen and Akumal. It is a safe, walkable and family-friendly base, with restaurants on the marina, a quiet beach on Fatima Bay, a golf course and easy access to cenotes, Xcaret and Tulum.
At a glance
- From Cancun Airport: about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes; private transfer from 99 USD per vehicle.
- Best for: families, fishing and boating, a quiet base for day trips.
- Best time to visit: December to April.
- Getting around: on foot or by golf cart inside; taxis and colectivos on Highway 307.
How to get to Puerto Aventuras from Cancun Airport
Puerto Aventuras is on Highway 307, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes south of Cancun Airport. A private transfer costs from 99 USD one way or 190 USD round trip per vehicle for up to 8 people and takes you through the gate to your hotel or condo. Details: Cancun Airport to Puerto Aventuras.
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Things to do in Puerto Aventuras
- The marina: restaurants, bars and shops around the harbour, with fishing charters, sailing and snorkelling trips.
- Dolphins: dolphin encounters at the marina.
- Fatima Bay: the town’s calm beach, good for families.
- Golf: a short course inside the community.
- Nearby: cenotes along Highway 307, the beach of Xpu-Há, the Xcaret parks and Akumal’s sea turtles.
- Day trips: Tulum ruins (about 35 minutes south) and Playa del Carmen (about 25 minutes north).
Where to stay
Accommodation is mostly condos, villas and small hotels around the marina and the beach, plus the all-inclusive Dreams Puerto Aventuras. See Puerto Aventuras hotels.
Where to eat and drink
Most restaurants and bars are on the marina – our listings include Latitude 20, La Caleta, Hippos and The Pub. More: Puerto Aventuras restaurants · Puerto Aventuras bars.
Getting around
- On foot or golf cart: everything inside the community is close.
- Taxis: wait at the entrance and the marina.
- Colectivos: stop on Highway 307 outside the gate.
- Rental car: useful for cenotes, Tulum and Cobá.
FAQ
How far is Puerto Aventuras from Cancun Airport?
About 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes by road. A private transfer costs from 99 USD one way per vehicle for up to 8 people.
Is Puerto Aventuras good for families?
Yes. It is a gated, walkable community with a calm beach, dolphins and the marina.
What is there to do near Puerto Aventuras?
Cenotes along Highway 307, Xpu-Há beach, the Xcaret parks, Akumal’s turtles and the Tulum ruins are all within about 35 minutes.