4 ADVANTAGES OF INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE IN MEXICO ON THE RIVIERA MAYA!
- Marion Pudeleau
- Feb 8
- 3 min read
Ah, Mexico… The sea, the sun, the palm trees… Sounds like a dream, right? For me too! And what if I told you that you could buy your own villa in Mexico, enjoy this beautiful country whenever you want, and even make your investment profitable by renting it out to other tourists for the rest of the year? Yes, it's possible! And it can even be very lucrative.
As a travel and real estate enthusiast, I explored the real estate market in Mexico’s Riviera Maya and am convinced of its potential! Here are some key advantages!
1- VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES
First, let's talk about prices! Although Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America and the 15th-largest in the world*, the real estate market in the Riviera Maya remains highly affordable—especially when compared to its North American neighbors.
In the most popular tourist cities of the Riviera Maya, such as Playa del Carmen or Tulum, the cost of a studio or one-bedroom apartment is around $150,000 USD (approximately €140,000 or $201,000 CAD). Of course, prices vary depending on the type of building, available amenities, and proximity to the beach.
Another interesting option is pre-sale properties, a common practice in the Riviera Maya that allows buyers to secure even lower prices.
2- A PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Buying an apartment or villa in Mexico is great, but if you’re not planning to live there full-time, what will you do with it for the rest of the year when you’re not around? Don’t worry!
The major cities of the Riviera Maya—Playa del Carmen, Cancun, and Tulum—are fully equipped with the infrastructure needed to rent out your property as a short-term or long-term rental, including Airbnb-style rentals.
In these cities, you’ll easily find property management companies that handle everything for you, from cleaning to advertising and guest management, in exchange for a commission—usually around 25%. While that might seem like a high fee, considering the profitability of your property and the hassle-free management, it’s still a highly attractive option!
3- SIGNIFICANT PROFITABILITY
Imagine this: You purchase a property for $150,000 USD, enjoy spending three months of winter basking in the warm Mexican sun, and then rent it out to tourists for the remaining nine months through a property management service.
In cities like Playa del Carmen or Tulum, where the average occupancy rate is around 75% annually (and can reach 80% or more during peak season), and with nightly rental rates of $150 USD for a studio or one-bedroom unit, the net profitability of the property (after management expenses but before taxes or other costs) could reach up to 15%.
On average, the gross return can be estimated between 8% and 15%, depending on the property's location along the Riviera Maya*.
4- A REGION THAT ATTRACTS BOTH TOURISTS AND DIGITAL NOMADS
This profitability is largely due to the region’s growing tourism industry in recent years, especially during the Covid period, as Mexico was one of the few countries that remained open. This attracted numerous vacationers and digital nomads. In 2021, Mexico ranked among the top 10 most popular tourist destinations worldwide and was the number one tourist destination in Latin America!*
To support this influx of travelers from around the world, Mexican authorities have launched major infrastructure projects, such as the Maya Train*, which will connect all cities along the Riviera Maya coastline, and the Tulum Airport*, which will help ease congestion at Cancun Airport and provide easier access to the Riviera Maya for more tourists.
Have you always dreamed of owning a villa under the Mexican sun but don’t know where to start? You have no local contacts and are unfamiliar with the real estate market in the Riviera Maya? I'm here to help!
Marion, Your Housing Guide offers specialized consultations on real estate investment in Mexico and gives you access to trusted local contacts who can guide you through the entire process and manage everything for you on-site, even while you live remotely!
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