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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
46°F 7°C
35°F 1°C
Jan
46°F 7°C
34°F 1°C
Feb
46°F 7°C
34°F 1°C
Mar
50°F 10°C
36°F 2°C
Apr
55°F 12°C
38°F 3°C
May
60°F 15°C
44°F 6°C

Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Dec 9
Hi:
55°F 12°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C
Thursday
Dec 10
Hi:
51°F 10°C
Lo:
37°F 2°C
Friday
Dec 11
Hi:
50°F 10°C
Lo:
39°F 3°C
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Puerto Morelos, Mexico
  • Resident population: 2,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, water sports, nature tours
  • 6,133 TripAdvisor reviews of 85 accommodations, 21 attractions and 27 restaurants
Puerto Morelos, a peaceful village on the Mayan Riviera, offers visitors a glimpse of the real Yucatan. Closer to Cancun airport than Cancun is, Puerto Morelos makes an excellent base for those seeking someplace quieter than glitzy nearby hotspots, Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
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Corfe Castle
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Swanage
Attraction type: Castle
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The Square and Compass
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Swanage
Attraction type: Bar/club
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Swanage Railway
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 5 attractions in Swanage

The Swanage Railway provides an ideal way to get to the beach without the need to park in Swanage. Simply leave your car at the Norden Park and Ride, which is conveniently located just off the A351 north of Corfe Castle, and start your holiday early!

Attraction type: Public transportation system; Scenic railroad
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Swanage Pitch and Putt
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 5 attractions in Swanage
Attraction type: Other
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Durlston Country Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 5 attractions in Swanage
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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