Written by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director of Heron Real Estate. Published May 2026. If you are looking at condos for sale in Tulum, you have looked at La Veleta, whether you knew the name or not. It is the neighborhood behind a large share of the town's listings, sold as the authentic, creative, jungle-town heart of Tulum — and described in terms that rarely mention the two things...
The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Insights, by Jana Mihalikova. Last updated: June 2026. The Mexico–EU agreement signed on May 22, 2026 in Mexico City is the deepest bilateral framework in the history of the two parties' relationship. President Claudia Sheinbaum, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President António Costa closed nearly a decade of negotiation on...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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...