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Puerto Morelos

This little fishing village a short drive from both Cancun and Playa del Carmen is a lovely, charming town that’s increasingly drawn interest from expatriates for its close-to-the-beach lifestyle. It’s a place for beach, culture and a developing food scene, buoyed by the launch of the nearby Grand Residences resort.

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Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.
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