Updated March 20, 2022
MASK UPDATE: Effective March 22, 2022, the use of face masks in Puerto Morelos will be voluntary outdoors in locations like the beach or the streets. You must still wear masks in places of business or indoor spaces such as restaurants, banks, supermarkets, public transit and places with crowds. For more on this announcement click here. (So…. pretty much what we have been doing for months 😊)
Covid Testing
You do NOT need a Covid Test to come to Mexico.
But you may need a Covid Test to return to your home country. Luckily, it is very easy to get tested right in Puerto Morelos.
Mexico’s Arrival/Departure Requirements: You do not need a Covid Test to enter Mexico and you no longer need to fill out the Mexican health questionnaire.
Upon Departure: You will need to show the results of a negative Covid test to board your flight back to the USA. We have many local options to get tested. The cost varies depending on which test you need, and you can pay a little more in some cases and they will test at your place. You must get the right test. You will not be permitted to board the place without negative results using the correct test.
Guests returning to the USA need an Antigen test. This is a fast test that only takes 20-30 minutes for results and must be done one day before departure depending on your vaccine status. The test is a swab inserted in the nostril. It takes only seconds to administer. Here is the latest from the US Government and here is the latest from the CDC.
Guests returning to Canada DO NOT need a PCR or Antigen test. The Government of Canada announced that effective April 1, 2022, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land or water. Unvaccinated travellers will still be required to be tested on arrival into Canada and must quarantine for 14 days. You still must complete your ArriveCan information to return to Canada. You should also download the ArriveCan app which will make your time at the airport as brief as it can be. Here’s a link from the government of Canada.
Testing sites near Casa de los Viajeros
Liberty Labs has two locations on the beachside of town. One is located at the Ojo de Agua Hotel and another is across from the Hotel Hacienda Morelos, just south of Chedraui. They are open every day from 8 am to 5 pm.
The Antigen test is $500 MXN, the PCR test is $2000 MXN
You can book an appointment or just walk up. We have found the location across from Hacienda Morelos to be less busy, and it is a much larger facility. We have used them a few times. We received our test results quickly and the certificates were in English. You can find their contact information here
Laboratorio Express ✆ 998 313 0276
Antigen test $500 pesos (possible local discount), PCR $70 USD or $1400 MXN/Person (1-4 people), $65 USD/Person (5-9 people), $60 USD/Person (10 people or more). No appointment required
Located on the first block of Ninos Heroes
Here is a link to their FB page
Other options….
Costamed Hospital ✆ 998 500 2505
The cost for the antigen test is $550 pesos/PCR test $1650 pesos
Located in the Pescadores neighbourhood of Puerto Morelos. Address: Cancun-Tulum highway
International Contact: Hospital: 011 52 998 500 2505 Toll-Free U.S.: 855 301 4111
Here is a link to their appointment page
Live Medical Centre ✆ 998 196 8697
Cost for the antigen test is $1200 pesos/PCR $3000 pesos
Located in the Colonia on Zetina Gasca. Address: Villas la Playa, Cangrejo 54, 77580 Joaquín Zetina Gasca
Here is a link to their website
Laboratorio de Análisis Clínicos América ✆ 998 259 5622
The cost for the antigen test is $900 pesos (Special $499 until Feb 28, 2022), next day results. PCR test is $2,200
Located in Villas Morelos 1 on Avenue Timon. Address: 77580, Villas Morelos I
WhatsApp: +52 998 259 5622
At the Airport You can get tested at the airport, but we don’t recommend waiting that long. Info here: https://www.cancunairport.com/covid-19-testing-information.htm
