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Tulum vs Playa del Carmen real estate 2026

Tulum vs Playa del Carmen: Where to Buy in 2026

The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya: Tulum vs Playa del Carmen — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate The question arrives in every first conversation: Tulum or Playa del Carmen? It is the most common real estate query in the Riviera Maya, and the answer is never the same twice — because the right market depends entirely on how you intend to use the property, how...

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How to buy property in Mexico as a foreigner: legal structures, closing costs, and 2026 rates

The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Buyer's Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate Foreign nationals can own property in Mexico's coastal zone — legally, securely, and with full rights. What the process actually involves, what it costs in 2026, and what to verify before signing anything. In this guide: Can foreigners own property in Mexico? Legal...

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Xpu-Ha Beach — the Riviera Maya’s best-kept secret

The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Xpu-Ha Neighborhood Guide The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Xpu-Ha Neighborhood Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate Xpu-Ha Beach: There is a stretch of the Riviera Maya coast that most visitors drive past on their way between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It does not have a hotel zone. It does not have a Fifth...

Region 15 Tulum real estate

What Is Region 15 in Tulum — and Why Are Buyers Looking There Now?

The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Region 15 Neighborhood Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate If you have spent any time researching Tulum real estate in the past twelve months, you have likely come across Region 15. It appears in listing descriptions, investment reports, and conversations with developers — yet most of the content about it is thin,...