Chasing Light in Puerto Morelos: Simple Photography Tips for Your Stay
Tips from professional photographer Michael A. Maurus (shared for our guests at Abbey del Sol) When you stay with us at Abbey del Sol, you’re perfectly placed for one of Puerto Morelos’ simple daily gifts: the sky. We asked our good friend and professional photographer Michael A. Maurus if he’d share a few practical tips…
Read MoreHappy New Year 2026 from Puerto Morelos
New Year’s in Mexico is a vibrant mix of tradition, family, food, and a little playful superstition. In Puerto Morelos, the night often starts slow and warm, then builds toward midnight with music, neighbors in the streets, and that shared feeling of “fresh start.” At Abbey del Sol, we love helping guests experience local culture…
Read MoreHoliday Traditions in Puerto Morelos-Experience the Posada Season Like a Local
At Abbey del Sol, we love the holiday season in Puerto Morelos because it still feels real. One of the most meaningful traditions here is the Posada—a community celebration that brings neighbors together with music, lights, procession, and that unmistakable warmth you only get in a true Mexican town. Posadas Around the Main Square in…
Read MoreIntroducing December’s Featured Stay in Puerto Morelos
Casa La Aurora — A New Highlight Among Puerto Morelos Vacation RentalsAs the holiday season arrives and warm breezes move across the Caribbean, December becomes one of the most magical months to visit Puerto Morelos. And to celebrate the start of the season, we’re excited to introduce Casa La Aurora as Abbey del Sol’s December…
Read MoreWhispers from Mother Nature: A New Book by Our Friend Michael A. Maurus
For most of our guests, the day begins with the sunrise over the Caribbean and ends with the sound of the waves. It’s the rhythm of life here on the coast. But just a few miles inland, deep in the Maya jungle, there is a different rhythm—one of bees, birds, and profound quiet. A Story…
Read MorePuerto Morelos Hosts Its First Artistic Gymnastics Cup: A Celebration of Talent, Discipline, and Community
At Abbey del Sol, we love celebrating the people, stories, and community spirit that make Puerto Morelos such a special place to live and visit. Moments like these remind us why our town has so much heart.Puerto Morelos came alive this weekend with the energy and excitement of the First Artistic Gymnastics Cup, a local…
Read MoreA November Favorite Among Puerto Morelos Vacation Rentals
With winter travel season beginning and cooler breezes arriving along the Caribbean coast, November is one of the most beautiful months to visit Puerto Morelos. And to celebrate the start of the season, we’re excited to announce Casa Catalina #3 as Abbey del Sol’s Vacation Rental of the Month. Located just a two-minute walk from…
Read MoreJanal Pixán: Honoring Life and Memory in Puerto Morelos
As October fades into November, the air in Puerto Morelos fills with the scent of marigolds, copal incense, and freshly baked pan de muerto. This is the season of Janal Pixán, the Maya celebration of the souls — a time when life and death meet gently, and families welcome back their loved ones who have…
Read MoreLa Catrina — Mexico’s Elegant Reminder That Death Has No Class
As October unfolds, we begin to see Puerto Morelos and the rest of Mexico transform. Markets fill with bright orange cempasúchil flowers, and families start preparing their ofrendas — the beautiful altars built to honor loved ones.Among all these sights, one figure always stands out La Catrina— tall, graceful, and unmistakably elegant. Her feathered hat,…
Read MorePok Ta Pok: Ancient Maya Ballgame Still Alive Today
When most people think of Maya culture, they picture towering pyramids, mysterious carvings, and the long-lost rituals of centuries past. But what if we told you one of the most iconic traditions—the ancient ballgame known as Pok Ta Pok—is not just a museum memory? It’s alive, kicking, and even making international headlines. Pok Ta Pok…
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