Real Estate Fraud in the Riviera Maya: How to Protect Your Investment (2026)
7 of every 10 Tulum developments have legal conflicts (ANADE) and Bloomberg documented 70+ units never delivered. The 7 red flags, the due-diligence checklist (fideicomiso, escrow, permits) and how to shield your purchase.
NY Pied-à-Terre Tax 2026: Why Riviera Maya Is Now The Smartest Second Home Pivot
NY State just approved (Mamdani + Hochul, May 2026) annual 4-6.5% tax on second homes >$1M. A $5M condo pays $262,500/year. Riviera Maya equivalent: $10,000 + 8-12% appreciation. Math, bank trust (fideicomiso), 5 recommended properties for NY pivot → Cancun/PDC/Tulum.
Living in Costa Mujeres 2026: Complete Resident Guide
What the investment guide doesn't cover: Hospital Playamed Cancún 24/7 emergency, British International School IB + Monteverde Cambridge, dining with MICHELIN Guide 2026 recommendation (La Casa de las Mayoras), Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre, SHA Wellness Clinic, Playa Mujeres Golf by Greg Norman, real connectivity and resident community.
Living in Puerto Cancun 2026: Marina, Golf, Town Center and 3 International Hotels
175-slip marina for yachts up to 125 ft, 18-hole par 72 golf designed by Tom Weiskopf with hole 18 island green, 50,000 sqm Town Center with 100+ stores and 16 cinema screens, three international hotels operating (Thompson Hyatt + Renaissance Marriott + SLS Accor with Piero Lissoni design). 9 verified properties inside the polygon.
Living in Corasol 2026: Memberships, Amenities and Why It's The Most Ambitious Master Plan in PDC
Costa Beach Club of 42,000 m² with 3 named restaurants (OPULA, AMAKU, FARETTO), Gran Coyote Golf by Nick Price 18 holes par 71, The Park with 14 amenities. 3 inheritable lifetime membership levels from $21K USD. 236-ha master plan by Origina with Sordo Madaleno and CUAIK.
Living in Playacar 2026: Complete Guide to Internal Amenities in Playa del Carmen
Hospiten hospital inside Phase 2, El Árbol Azomali bilingual school, BE Element Studio Fitness at Plaza Playacar, Sam's Club 1 minute away, Robert von Hagge 18-hole golf. Why residents almost never leave and how that sustains 8-12% annual appreciation.
Sargassum Riviera Maya 2026: live map, free beaches + the 2 beachfront zones sargassum-free 365 days
Record 2026: 40M tons in the Atlantic, only 5 of 140 Q.Roo beaches clear. Official live maps, SEMAR plan (7,545m of barriers) + the only 2 beachfront zones in the Mexican Caribbean where sargassum doesn't arrive all year — Isla Mujeres (Marietta) and Costa Mujeres (St. Regis flagship). Honest guide to invest beachfront without risk.
Plaza La Isla Playa del Carmen 2028: the $450M GICSA mall that will move PDC's real estate
Confirmed May 18, 2026: GICSA will build Plaza La Isla at PDC's north entrance. $450M MXN, 86,560 m², 2,000 jobs, opening 2028. Real estate impact analysis, Plaza La Isla Cancun 2007 historical case, and the 6 Nautilus properties that benefit most.
Costa Mujeres 2026: Definitive Investment Guide + 5 Premium Developments
While everyone watches Puerto Cancun and Tulum, institutional investors are quietly entering Costa Mujeres. Honest analysis with real prices for St. Regis (from $2.27M USD), La Amada ($24M MXN immediate delivery), Dhamar (from $4.1M MXN), Mistral, and El Encanto Punta Sam — last available unit.
Puerto Cancun 2026: Complete Investment Guide — 8 Developments, Real Prices, Why Almost None Allow Airbnb
Only 2 of 8 premium developments allow Airbnb. 8.8% annual appreciation confirmed by AMPI. Honest analysis with official data from Alba, Woha, Insignia, Blume, Velmari, Shark Tower, La Vela, and SLS Bahia Beach. Tickets from $544K USD up to $6.5M USD trophy unit.
Bahia Soliman Tulum 2026: the best-kept secret of the Mexican Caribbean
North Tulum sub-zone with the best beachfront $/m² in the corridor. 4 curated properties (Maranta, NEEA, Sueño del Mar, Hacienda Caracol). No tourist saturation. Why informed investors are buying here now.
Viceroy Playa del Carmen Price List 2026: Phase 1 open · 117 available units · 7 typologies
Official Phase 1 price list released this week (total project 375 units · 117 available now). Typology-by-typology $/m² analysis (1 to 4+1 BR), top 5 best value picks, and comparison with SLS, Faena, AZULIK. From $6,859,376 MXN.
Branded Residences in Playa del Carmen 2026: Viceroy opens the segment (Faena, AZULIK & SLS compared)
Until 2026, PDC was the only premium destination in the corridor without a five-star branded residence. That changes with Viceroy (375 units in 2 phases). Side-by-side comparison with Faena Tulum, AZULIK and SLS Bahia Beach Cancun.
38th Street Playa del Carmen: the most vibrant area to live & invest 2026
Urban jungle, editorial restaurants, beach 50 m away. Why 38th is Downtown's top corridor and the 3 projects reshaping it: Marila, Singular Dream and Viceroy Branded Residences.
Playacar vs Corasol: where to invest in Playa del Carmen 2026
The 2 premium neighborhoods of Playa del Carmen side by side. 13 projects, ticket from $262K USD up to $1.92M USD, buyer profile by area, and the 5 mistakes we see.
Awa Playacar vs Aura by AWA: Which delivers better ROI in Playacar?
Same developer (Inzigna Capital), same neighborhood (Playacar), different stages. Real cap rates, entry ticket, recommended investor profile for resale vs pre-construction wellness.
How Much Does a Condo Cost in Playa del Carmen? (2026)
Real prices by zone — Playacar, Centro, Corasol, Zazil-Ha — with pre-sale vs ready delivery comparison and hidden costs.
Fideicomiso Bank Trust: How Foreigners Buy Property in Mexico
Step-by-step guide: what the bank trust is, real costs, timelines, and the full legal process to buy in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Isla Mujeres.
Complete Guide to Investing in the Riviera Maya in 2026
7-9% annual appreciation, 6-12% vacation rental ROI, and over 661 daily flights to Cancún. Everything you need to know before investing.
Pre-sale vs. Ready Delivery: Which is Better in 2026?
Save up to 25% buying pre-sale or generate immediate income with ready delivery. We analyze advantages, risks and when to choose each option.
How the Mayan Train is Transforming Real Estate Appreciation
Over 1.36 million passengers, 10-20% annual appreciation near stations, and Cancún-Tulum in 25 minutes.