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 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 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...
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 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...
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...