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September 15The Riviera Maya real estate market in September 2026
June 16The Nichupté bridge: what changes in Cancún for buyers in the hotel zone or the city
March 24The peso ended 2025 with its biggest gain since 1994: what it means for buyers in 2026
December 9Vacation rentals in Quintana Roo: without RETUR-Q registration you will not be able to list
September 23Tulum is correcting: what the 2025 data says before you buy
June 30CIBanco, Intercam and Vector: what happens to your fideicomiso
March 25Trump's tariffs: do they affect buying a home in Mexico?
December 19The Tren Maya is complete: where it changes something for buyers in Quintana Roo

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Centro

Playa del Carmen · 44 developments

Sold out of what is listed44.1%

Average price per m²$83,448 MXN$4,799 USD in dollar price lists (13)

Units available953

Región 15

Tulum · 42 developments

Sold out of what is listed67.8%

Average price per m²$51,611 MXN$2,722 USD in dollar price lists (11)

Units available322

Región 15 sells more (67.8% vs 44.1%) and it also has the cheaper square meter: $51,611 vs $83,448 pesos.

Average pre-sale list prices, no currency conversion. Areas with at least 60 listed units. Listings as of July 10, 2026. Green: Playa del Carmen. Amber: Tulum.

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Vacation rentals in Quintana Roo: without RETUR-Q registration you will not be able to list

From 2026, platforms will only list rentals with state registration, and fines start in January. What RETUR-Q is and what to check if you buy to rent.

Dec 2025·3 min

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Vacation rentals in Quintana Roo: without RETUR-Q registration you will not be able to list

CIBanco, Intercam and Vector: what happens to your fideicomiso

After Mexico's election: is it safe for a foreigner to buy property in Mexico?

Are Ejido Lands a Good Investment?

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