Casa María is a private 4-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom residence within Kaybé, a gated residential community in Tulum designed by Macías Paredo studio (Guadalajara) under the direction of Salvador Macías and Magui Paredo —architects awarded by The Architectural League of New York with the Emerging Voices 2014 award and participants in the 2018 Venice Biennale. The home offers 422.15 m² of built area on a 299.70 m² lot distributed across a ground floor with garden-integrated living-dining area, fully equipped kitchen with high-end finishes and double-height entertainment spaces; an intermediate level with four bedrooms including a master suite with walk-in closet and full bathroom; and a private rooftop with covered bar, private pool and grill terrace for outdoor entertainment.
The Kaybé project is inspired by the morphology of Mayan huts, celebrating outdoor nature and hiding architecture within the jungle while exposing its form and construction system to the interior. Developed by Grupo Emerita —a firm with over 30 years of experience and 67 developments across 1,480 hectares— Kaybé is a family and kid-friendly complex distinguished by its organic integration with nature and its Multi-Sensory Park, unique in Mexico, designed by ARQUITECTURA MIXTA®.
The Kaybé Club House features 24/7 security, gated community, two pools (4-lane semi-olympic and children's), gym, spa with locker rooms, sun decks, padel court, kids' play area, yoga room, event room, social area, lobby, terrace, snack bar and parking. The location is 5 minutes from Tulum's Archaeological Site, 10 minutes from the beach, 45 minutes from Playa del Carmen and 1 hour 30 minutes from Cancun International Airport.
The property is delivered with immediate handover, ideal for personal use or as a premium vacation rental investment in Tulum's consolidated market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Casa María unique in Tulum?
Casa María combines three elements rarely found together in Tulum's market: architecture signed by Macías Paredo (studio awarded by The Architectural League of New York with the Emerging Voices 2014 award and participants in the 2018 Venice Biennale), location within Residencial Kaybé (gated community by Grupo Emerita with concept inspired by Mayan huts and a Multi-Sensory Park unique in Mexico), and a turnkey 422 m² format with 4 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and private rooftop with pool and covered bar. Immediate delivery for personal use or premium vacation rental.
Who designed Casa María and Kaybé?
The architectural project is by MACÍAS PAREDO, an architecture office founded by Salvador Macías Corona and Magui Paredo Arenas in Guadalajara, Mexico. Both are professors in the project workshops at the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO). They have been awarded by The Architectural League of New York with the Emerging Voices 2014 award, obtained second place at the Mexico Pavilion competition at Expo Shanghai 2010 and first place at Pabellón Eco 2013 in Mexico City. They participated in the Mexico Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Biennale.
What is Residencial Kaybé and why does it matter?
Kaybé is a residential project by Grupo Emerita in Tulum inspired by the morphology of Mayan huts. It celebrates outdoor nature by hiding the architecture within the jungle while exposing its form and construction system to the interior. It is a Family and Kid Friendly project with three types of lots (12 premium macro-lots, 38 macro-lots and 142 single-family lots). It stands out for its Multi-Sensory Park —unique in Mexico— designed by ARQUITECTURA MIXTA®, including a multipurpose center, observation point and entrance offering visual, olfactory and tactile experiences. Grupo Emerita has over 30 years of experience and 67 developments across 1,480 hectares.
What are Casa María's technical specifications?
422.15 m² of construction on a 299.70 m² lot. 4 bedrooms including master suite with walk-in closet and full bathroom. 6.5 high-end finished bathrooms. Double-height living-dining area integrated with the garden. Fully equipped kitchen with premium finishes. Private rooftop with covered bar, own pool and grill terrace for outdoor entertainment. Biophilic design integrating interior and exterior. Immediate handover, move-in ready.
What amenities does Kaybé Club House include?
14 amenities at Kaybé Club House: 24/7 security, gated community, 4-lane semi-olympic pool, children's pool, gym, spa with locker rooms, sun decks, padel court, kids' play area, yoga room, event room, social area, lobby, terrace, snack bar and parking. Additionally, the residential complex features the Multi-Sensory Park, an amenity unique in Mexico designed by ARQUITECTURA MIXTA® with three connected elements (entrance, multipurpose center and observation point) offering immersive visual, olfactory and tactile experiences in the jungle.
Where is Kaybé located and what is its connectivity?
Kaybé is strategically located in Tulum, Quintana Roo, along the Cancun-Tulum highway. Access times: 5 minutes to Tulum Archaeological Site, 10 minutes to the beach, 45 minutes to Playa del Carmen and 1 hour 30 minutes to Cancun International Airport. The location combines the magic of Tulum (jungle, ruins, cenotes, beach) with quick connectivity to the main tourist and commercial hubs of the Mexican Caribbean.
Does fideicomiso apply for foreign buyers?
Yes. Tulum is within Mexico's restricted zone (50 km from coast), so foreign buyers acquire via bank trust (fideicomiso), a standard legal vehicle regulated by Mexico's Foreign Investment Law. Approximate cost: $2,500-4,000 USD initial setup plus ~$600 USD annual maintenance. Term: 50 years, renewable indefinitely. Grants full ownership rights —use, sale, inheritance, rental, modification. The typical process takes 6-10 weeks and is handled with authorized banks such as Banamex, Santander, Scotiabank or BBVA.
Is it a good vacation rental option?
Yes. The 4-bedroom / 6.5-bathroom format enables premium rates for large families or corporate travelers. Casa María features a private rooftop with pool, a highly valued differentiating characteristic in Tulum. Location within Kaybé adds 24/7 security and Club House amenities that elevate the value proposition. Properties of this format in Tulum typically generate 6-9% gross rental yields under professional management, maintaining 65-75% annual occupancy in the current post-correction market. Proximity to the Archaeological Site (5 min) and beach (10 min) directly attracts the international premium traveler profile.
