Villa La Grieta: Architect-Designed Akumal Estate with Two Pools

A 4-bedroom Akumal villa by architect Rigoberto Orozco, in the gated Yalkú community

Elevated above the jungle floor on Akumal’s limestone bedrock. Villa La Grieta is a four-bedroom residence by architect Rigoberto Orozco, set in the gated Yalkú Condominium in North Akumal, near Half Moon Bay and the Yal-Kú lagoon. Four master suites and a service bedroom span 6,232 sq ft (579 m²) of interior across a 6,997 sq ft (650 m²) built area, on an 11,302 sq ft (1,050 m²) lot. It is listed at $2,100,000 USD (about $36.7M MXN).

Yalkú Condominium occupies the point between Half Moon Bay and the Yal-Kú lagoon at the north end of Akumal. The lagoon — a protected snorkeling and diving spot — and the Half Moon Bay beach are a short walk away, and the community holds private cenotes, a tennis court, and gated 24/7 security. Akumal Bay, known for its sea turtles, is a few minutes south, and the Riviera Maya’s golf courses are a short drive inland. Akumal sits midway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Cancún International Airport is about an hour north, with Tulum International a similar drive south. More on the area is on the Akumal city page.

What makes Villa La Grieta in Akumal distinctive?

The house is the work of Rigoberto Orozco, an architect whose projects have appeared in Architectural Digest, and who describes this one as an “inhabitable sculpture.” It is built into Akumal’s limestone rather than on top of it, with monumental stone walls, tropical hardwoods, and open spaces that keep the interiors cool and shaded. Materials carry the design: marble, granite, lava stone, basalt, and dense hardwoods, with a single-slab marble island anchoring the kitchen. Four master suites read as separate jungle pavilions, each with private access and its own bathroom, arranged around patios, water features, and terraces. Original artworks by the architect are included in the sale, along with a handcrafted temazcal and a sauna. Two private pools and hardwood decks extend the living space outdoors.

What is life like at Villa La Grieta in Akumal?

Daily life turns on the water and the jungle. Mornings can start with a snorkel in the Yal-Kú lagoon or a swim in one of the two pools, the day moving between shaded interiors, terraces, and the temazcal. The gated community keeps the setting private, with cenotes and a tennis court for residents and the turtle beaches of Akumal a few minutes away. Partial Caribbean Sea views open from parts of the house. For another architectural villa in Akumal, compare Xibalba, a dual villa with a private cenote.

To arrange a private viewing, contact Heron Real Estate.

Last updated: August 2026