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Golf Courses on the Riviera Maya 2026: Updated Guide for Residents and InvestorsGuias

Golf Courses on the Riviera Maya 2026: Updated Guide for Residents and Investors

Real 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

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Sargassum Needs More Than Ideas: An Economy That Pays to Remove ItAnalisis

Sargassum Needs More Than Ideas: An Economy That Pays to Remove It

The 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

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Puerto Aventuras 2026: The Private Community Where You Find a Marina, Golf and Beach in One PlaceDestinos

Puerto Aventuras 2026: The Private Community Where You Find a Marina, Golf and Beach in One Place

A 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

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What Does a Property in Puerto Aventuras Really Yield? Real Vacation Rental Data for 2026Inversion

What Does a Property in Puerto Aventuras Really Yield? Real Vacation Rental Data for 2026

700 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

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Puerto Morelos 2026: The Fastest-Growing Area on the Riviera Maya and What You Need to Know Before BuyingMercado

Puerto Morelos 2026: The Fastest-Growing Area on the Riviera Maya and What You Need to Know Before Buying

Puerto 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

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Why You Need an Independent Lawyer Before Signing a Presale in MexicoLegal

Why You Need an Independent Lawyer Before Signing a Presale in Mexico

In 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

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Construction Permit, Environmental Impact Authorization and Land Use: What They Mean and Why They Matter Before You BuyLegal

Construction Permit, Environmental Impact Authorization and Land Use: What They Mean and Why They Matter Before You Buy

Three 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

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How to Verify if a Real Estate Project in Quintana Roo is Legal: A Step-by-Step GuideLegal

How to Verify if a Real Estate Project in Quintana Roo is Legal: A Step-by-Step Guide

In 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

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Playa del Carmen 2026: Volume, Consistency and Criteria for Smart InvestmentMercado

Playa del Carmen 2026: Volume, Consistency and Criteria for Smart Investment

The 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

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Mayakoba in 2026: Three Ways to Invest in the Riviera Maya's Most Resilient NameInversion

Mayakoba in 2026: Three Ways to Invest in the Riviera Maya's Most Resilient Name

Mayakoba 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

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What to Do If Your Developer Doesn't Deliver Your Property in Playa del CarmenLegal

What to Do If Your Developer Doesn't Deliver Your Property in Playa del Carmen

Delayed 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

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Foreigner's Guide: Buying Property in Mexico Without the HassleLegal

Foreigner's Guide: Buying Property in Mexico Without the Hassle

Every 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

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Recommended Coworking Spaces in Playa del Carmen 2026Destinos

Recommended Coworking Spaces in Playa del Carmen 2026

Playa del Carmen has a solid selection of coworking spaces for every profile. Here are our recommendations, starting with our own favorite.

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How to Verify a Real Estate Development in Quintana Roo Before You BuyLegal

How to Verify a Real Estate Development in Quintana Roo Before You Buy

You'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

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Playa del Carmen 2026: Which Neighborhoods Are Growing and Which Ones to WatchDestinos

Playa del Carmen 2026: Which Neighborhoods Are Growing and Which Ones to Watch

Eight 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

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