The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Gated Communities Playa del Carmen Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Gated Communities Guide identifies the gated communities of Playa del Carmen — Playacar (Phase I and Phase II), Corasol, Selvamar, and El Cielo — with prices from about $190,000 for an entry condo to several million...
The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Gated Communities Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Gated Communities Guide distinguishes two gated worlds that share the Mayakoba name, north of Playa del Carmen: the Mayakoba resort, a 620-acre coastal enclave of branded residences (Rosewood, Fairmont, Banyan Tree) where full ownership...
The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate Puerto Cancun Real Estate: A Buyer's Guide to the Marina-Golf Community Puerto Cancun is the master-planned residential community that sits between the Cancun Hotel Zone and the city, gathered around a mega-yacht marina, an 18-hole Tom Weiskopf golf course, a beach club, and the Marina...
The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Gated Communities Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate If you have spent any time researching Playa del Carmen real estate, you have come across Playacar — and likely a wall of Playacar homes for sale described, in turns, as "premier," "unrivaled," and "singular." That language tells you nothing about what it is like to...
The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Golf Courses Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate Most guides to Riviera Maya golf are written for the visitor booking a tee time, not the buyer considering a home beside the course. This one is for the buyer. It covers the courses worth knowing, which residential communities are built around them, and the part the booking...
The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Insights, written by Jana Mihalikova. Last updated: June 2026. The Michelin Guide arrived in Mexico in 2024 and returned in 2025, and across both editions, Quintana Roo has held its ground. Three stars. Four Bib Gourmands. Thirteen recommended addresses scattered between Puerto Morelos and Tulum. Every restaurant from the inaugural year retained its distinction in the...
Heron Real Estate · April 2026 Something unusual is happening over Tulum this weekend. If you live here or you're visiting, you'll hear it before you see it. The Tulum Air Show 2026 is running from April 23 to 26 at the Base Aérea Militar No. 20, located alongside the Tulum International Airport Felipe Carrillo Puerto. The first two days — Wednesday and Thursday — were the conference and...
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, and Playa del Carmen is no exception when it comes to celebrating it. Whether you’re a die-hard NFL fan or just in it for the commercials, the halftime show, and the social vibe, Playa offers plenty of great spots to enjoy the game with cold drinks, good food, and big screens. Here’s a guide to the best places to watch the Super Bowl...
Great news for beach lovers! The stunning Playa Mangle in Tulum is now officially a public beach again, thanks to a decisive move by the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP). This victory means that both locals and tourists can now enjoy one of Tulum's most beautiful coastlines without any charge. This is a crucial step for Tulum public beaches and a win for sustainable tourism in...
Mexico boasts an impressive and efficient healthcare system consisting of both public and private schemes. The majority of Mexican hospitals are excellent and staffed by highly trained, often English-speaking doctors. However, some nursing and care staff might not speak English. Mexico has achieved universal health coverage, and its public healthcare system is used by most Mexican residents. Despite...