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Halfway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, there is a community that has charmed many travelers into making the Riviera Maya their home. Puerto Aventuras –which translates as The Harbor of Adventures– is an unusual mix, equal parts up-scale neighborhood, high-end beachside destination, and departure point for intrepid seafarers. With its welcoming air and peaceful streets, it invites voyagers to find stillness and enjoy both the little and the grand things in life.
Puerto Aventuras was founded in the late 1980s when a group of entrepreneurs first envisioned a harmonious town that embraced locals and tourists. They planned for private homes, hotels, restaurants, and even a golf course to coexist around the main attraction –the harbor itself. Development was steady, and by the early 2000s, the marina –later divided into two sections– was buzzing with boats and sailors.
The golf course was there too. Designed in 1991 by PGA golfer Thomas Lehman, this beauty of a 9-hole par 36 course became the other essential ingredient of the neighborhood. Today, golf enthusiasts from all over the world come to play and relax surrounded by palm trees. Moreover, locals and long-term visitors often choose to join the Puerto Aventuras Golf & Racquet Club, where both beginners and seasoned players are welcome.
And maybe that is the essence of Puerto Aventuras –a community where everyone is invited to be part of the fun. Not by chance, it is considered one of the best destinations for families in the Riviera Maya. Mexicans from all over the country and expats from many nations now call this their home, forming a unique multicultural mix. Meanwhile, beautiful private villas and winding
Everyone can find something to do here. There are many facets to this neighborhood, in which Caribbean hospitality becomes distilled into countless experiences. The ocean invites adventurers to go out fishing, try surfing, and put on diving gear to explore beneath the surface. Families and friends can enjoy leisurely boat trips to nearby reefs and come back to have dinner by the water. Sports enthusiasts can work on their tennis backhand and then relax at the inlet.
Puerto Aventuras is also a wonderful introduction to the rest of the Riviera Maya. Nothing is too far from here. Extraordinary cenotes are close by, secluded beaches and nature reserves are near, and even the bustling streets of both Playa del Carmen and Tulum can be part of your day’s plan. In short, you have the finest attractions of the region not more than a few kilometers away, all the while enjoying a tranquil ambiance.
Ultimately, Puerto Aventuras is about living all the best things that one can have in this part of the world. Good food, good fun, and good people are all found in this nook flanked by a turquoise ocean and the lush jungle, a community that has convinced more than one to settle down by the sea.
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