In town square is a water fountain with a replica of pre-Columbian Mayan architecture. It closely resembles the El Castillo at Chichen Itza and, to a lesser degree, at Tulum. It is a tribute to the Mayan civilizations that thrived in the Yucatán Peninsula until the Spaniards caused their collapse during the Contact period (1511 – 1697 AD). During your Mexican vacation, plan on visiting one or more Mayan archeological sites. Travel guides to the best ones near Puerto Morelos can be found in the Mexico section of this Encircle Photos website.
