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GuiasReal green fees, updated reviews and distances from Playa del Carmen. Everything you need to know about the 5 Riviera Maya golf courses in 2026.
Nat Vázquez
May 9, 2026
AnalisisThe sargassum problem isn't a lack of ideas. It's the lack of an economy that pays to remove it. Private incentives, value chains and environmental limits for the Riviera Maya.
Reference Real Estate Team
May 8, 2026
DestinosA private marina with 143 slips, a 9-hole golf course, controlled access, its own school and 1 Gbps fiber. Puerto Aventuras doesn't compete on volume — it competes on a lifestyle package that few developments in Mexico can replicate.
Nat Vázquez
April 24, 2026
Inversion700 vacation rentals. 48% occupancy. US$282 average nightly rate. US$21,800 annual revenue. Before buying in Puerto Aventuras with rental income in mind, these are the numbers you need to know.
Nat Vázquez
April 24, 2026
MercadoPuerto Morelos has 17 vertical projects. Cancún has 201. Playa del Carmen has 184. That difference tells you everything about why this area is worth watching closely in 2026.
Nat Vázquez
April 19, 2026
LegalIn the Riviera Maya it's common to sign presale contracts without your own legal counsel. Here's why that's a risk not worth taking.
Nat Vázquez
April 19, 2026
LegalThree documents most buyers never ask for that can determine whether your investment in the Riviera Maya is protected or at risk.
Nat Vázquez
April 18, 2026
LegalIn 2025 and early 2026, SEDETUS shut down 116 irregular developments in Quintana Roo. Here's how to verify a project before it's too late.
Reference Real Estate
April 15, 2026
MercadoThe data on Playa del Carmen's market in 2026 tells a useful story for any investor. Here it is, straight.
Nat Vázquez
April 13, 2026
InversionMayakoba is a layered ecosystem. Depending on your budget and goals, there's a different entry point. Here's how to think about it.
Nat Vázquez
April 12, 2026
LegalDelayed delivery on presale properties is one of the most common problems in the Riviera Maya. Here's what you can do if it happens to you.
Nat Vázquez
April 12, 2026
LegalEvery week I speak with people from the US, Canada and Europe who want to buy in the Riviera Maya but have questions about the legal process. Here's how it works, step by step.
Nat Vázquez
DestinosPlaya del Carmen has a solid selection of coworking spaces for every profile. Here are our recommendations, starting with our own favorite.
Reference Real Estate
LegalYou've been searching for months and finally found the right property in the Riviera Maya. Before you sign anything, here's what's worth doing first.
Nat Vázquez
DestinosEight years living in Playa del Carmen have taught me that not every part of the city grows the same way. Here's what's happening neighborhood by neighborhood in 2026.
Nat Vázquez
