The Riviera Maya is where the Yucatan Peninsula's ancient jungle meets the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. It’s a magical place where the jungle meets the sea, cenotes sprinkled throughout, and the second-largest barrier reef in the world lies just offshore. The Riviera Maya is more than just Cancun resorts, with buyers investing in property within the smaller towns, each with its own character and charm. Here are some of our favorites from our Mexico archive.
Villa Kin Ich, Playacar, Playa del Carmen | Sold at auction for $6.55M
Named for the Mayan Sun God and built by celebrated Sordo Madaleno Architects within Playacar's exclusive gated community, Villa Kin Ich is the only villa in Playa del Carmen that is both beachfront and within walking distance of the famous 5th Avenue. Walls of glass dissolve the boundary between lush tropical gardens and the turquoise Caribbean, with a main terrace for dining and lounging directly facing the sea and a rooftop with sunset views above.
Sky-Ha House, Near Tulum, Quintana Roo | Sold at auction for $842K
A contemporary courtyard villa compound in the gated Caleta Yalku community, steps from the Yalku Lagoon and its famous snorkelling cove. Six bedrooms across a main house and private casita, a pool and hot tub, walls of glass, soaring ceilings, and a chef's kitchen open to an outdoor atrium. The boundary between interior and the surrounding jungle flora disappears entirely.
Rustic Luxury Villa and Retreat, Tulum Beach Hotel Zone | Sold at auction for $2.856M
Built in 2018 above the Tulum jungle canopy and rising four stories by spiral staircase, this solar-powered retreat commands 360-degree views of the Caribbean and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve from its upper levels. Three private cenotes on the property, six bedrooms, two casitas, Caribbean hardwood craftsmanship throughout, and location in the hotel zone with potential for boutique hotel or wellness retreat use.
Villa Gauguin, Akumal, Near Tulum | Sold at auction for $1.726M
A contemporary 6,300-square-foot villa overlooking the Yalku Lagoon, one of the most beautiful natural reef inlets on the entire Riviera Maya. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls dissolve into the Caribbean landscape on all sides, interior garden spaces and 15-foot ceilings amplify the natural world within. Direct lagoon access puts a protected natural aquarium with local sea turtles just steps away from the doorstep.
La Mansion, Bahia Petempich, Puerto Morelos | Sold at auction for $2.032M
Custom-crafted by internationally renowned artist and designer Gail Be, La Mansion sits on a private stretch of the Golden Mile of Bahia Petempich with a fine white sand beach, four buildings across one secure acre, a multi-coloured pool with Talavera tiles, a roof terrace with 8-person hot tub, marble interiors, hand-carved woodwork, and a chandelier made from 50,000 crystals.
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