Puerto Aventuras: What is the Secret to this Community’s Never-Ending Charm?

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.