Riviera Maya · Quintana Roo
Zone Intelligence
Five-axis composite scores across 8 zones in the Riviera Maya corridor, synthesized from live market signals, participant data, and field intelligence.
| Zone | Score | Trend | Price/m2 | STR Yield (est.) | Participants | Risk Tier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen | 55 | → stable | $3,482 | 8.8% | 419 | Coverage building | view --> |
| Cozumel | 52 | → stable | $3,643 | 11.5% | 114 | Coverage building | view --> |
| Cancún | 51 | → stable | $3,501 | 5.2% | 405 | Coverage building | view --> |
| Tulum | 45 | → stable | $2,774 | 6.4% | 318 | Coverage building | view --> |
| Puerto Morelos | 40 | → stable | $3,959 | 13.8% | 116 | Coverage building | view --> |
| Mahahual | 38 | → stable | $3,667 | 7.9% | 0 | Coverage building | view --> |
| Akumal / South Corridor | 34 | → stable | $2,682 | 11.6% | 82 | Coverage building | view --> |
| Bacalar | 32 | → stable | $2,386 | 10.8% | 127 | Coverage building | view --> |
The commercial and lifestyle hub of the Riviera Maya corridor. High transaction volume, mature brokerage ecosystem, significant foreign buyer penetration across all price tiers.
Most mature and liquid market in the corridor. Hotel Zone supply is constrained, driving value appreciation. Residential northern zones offer lower entry points with stable ownership structures.
High-demand bohemian market transitioning from lifestyle destination to institutional investment target. Ejido exposure remains the defining risk variable. New Tulum airport operational since 2024 is reshaping demand curves.
Emerging mid-corridor zone positioned between Cancún and Playa del Carmen. Favored by buyers seeking lower density and direct Caribbean access. Development infrastructure maturing rapidly.
Niche zone covering Akumal, Chemuyil, and Xpu-Ha. Lower transaction volume but historically stable ownership. Popular with diving and nature-focused foreign buyers. Infrastructure is the primary constraint.
The Riviera Maya, measured.