A New Photo Opportunity in Puerto Morelos

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 11, 2016

Signs of growth in Puerto Morelos

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

Headed to Mexico’s Riviera Maya any time soon? Don’t forget your selfie stick!

You’ll need it to capture a shot of you and your crew in front of the beachfront village of Puerto Morelos’ newest attraction, a sign that spells its name in colorful concrete letters.

Mounted on the boardwalk with a Caribbean backdrop, the sign is predicted to create more than 150,000 social media impressions in its first year, bringing welcome publicity to Puerto Morelos’ hotels, restaurants and attractions.

So check your teeth and smile your widest; Puerto Morelos is counting on you!

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