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Strolling the beach in Puerto Morelos, a two-mile Caribbean coastal town in Yucatán, you can look north and see the towering hotels of Cancún. But that’s about the only sign you’re anywhere near a major tourist destination and as soon as you tuck into a sandy beachside bar and kick back in a swing with a drink, you’ll completely forget they exist. Seafood joints and cafes line the main boulevards. You’ll hear English, Spanish, and a smattering of other European languages streaming out of spots like the vegan-friendly Cafe Layla and Spyder Café conversations between expats who spend entire seasons in the village. All of them are here to enjoy Puerto Morelos’ warm breezes, low prices, and minimal crowds the idyllic low-key hideaway, hidden in Cancún’s shadow. ....