Explore some fun & useful Puerto Morelos trivia.
Morelet’s Crocodile
The Morelet’s crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) is the type we have in the area. It is also known as the Mexican crocodile. It can be found only in fresh waters of the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize , and Guatemala. It usually grows to about 3 meters (9.8 ft) in length. They generally stay in the mangrove. When there is an extreme amount of rain, they do sometimes wander out. Do not go near them, as they can be dangerous. If you see one, please call Civil
Bats
Bats: You will find when walking around at night that suddenly a creature might fly by, too quickly to be identified. That is more than likely a local bat. They eat fruits and bugs and swoop around at night. Our most common variety is the Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis). It is a medium-sized bat and its fur is reddish to dark brown or grey in color. They have broad, black, forward-pointing ears, and wrinkled lips.
Pithaya
Pithaya: When in season you can find pithayas in the local stores. They have a tart-sweat taste. They grow on a cactus-like plant that grows as a parasite plant on other trees in the jungle.
Esquites
Esquites: are a local treat made of corn, mayonnaise, lemon, chilli and lemon. You will find esquite vendors around the park.
Marquesita
Marquesita: They are made of a batter, similar to that of an ice cream cone, rolled up into a tube. Inside they come with Dutch cheese, but these days you can ask for all sorts of other toppings.
