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, 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 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,...
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...
The question is not which is better. It is which is better for what you are trying to do. Pre-sale and resale properties in the Riviera Maya are fundamentally different financial instruments. They have different risk profiles, different legal timelines, different cost structures, and they suit different buyer situations. What follows is a direct comparison — with the numbers, the legal distinctions,...
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...
Read the full article in GB&D Magazine, which I realized for an exclusive listing in collaboration with Myah Taylor reporter and Nest Seekers International.