Puerto Morelos, strategically located between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, has become a key investment hub in the Riviera Maya, standing out for its growth in the real estate and tourism sectors. Between January 2023 and September 2024, the private sector announced investments totaling $2.736 billion USD, while the construction sector reported $16.753 billion USD in projects.
This boom has attracted the attention of Latin American investors, with Colombians leading the way with 55% of investments, followed by Argentinians (35%), and Chileans and Peruvians (10%). These investors, generally between the ages of 35 and 55 with high purchasing power, are seeking to build wealth in an environment that offers both tranquility and quality of life.
The real estate market in Puerto Morelos offers a wide range of options, from eco-sustainable residential lots starting at $65,000 USD, to more exclusive properties ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 USD. These investments offer annual returns ranging from 8% to 12%.
The arrival of new developments has played a key role in this growth. For example, the Grand Outlet Riviera Maya, inaugurated in mid-2023 with an investment of $173 million USD, has become the largest luxury shopping and entertainment center in Latin America. In addition, the Mayan Train—representing a total investment of $2.3 billion USD—will include two stations in Puerto Morelos, significantly improving the municipality’s connectivity.
In the hospitality sector, Grupo Excellence announced the construction of a new hotel in Puerto Morelos, adding to the nearly 7,000 rooms already available and reinforcing the destination’s position within the hospitality industry.
Additionally, real estate projects such as Alux 33 aim to position Puerto Morelos as a luxury destination, offering 44 loft-style apartments of 50 square meters each, combining comfort, exclusivity, and proximity to nature.
Source: La Jornada Maya
This growth is further supported by Puerto Morelos’s tourist appeal, welcoming over 1.5 million visitors annually and maintaining a hotel occupancy rate of at least 80% during peak seasons. The combination of natural attractions—such as the world’s second-largest coral reef system—and robust tourism infrastructure continues to drive development and investment in the region.
In summary, Puerto Morelos has established itself as an attractive destination for investment and development, thanks to its sustained growth in the real estate and tourism sectors, supported by major infrastructure projects and unmatched natural offerings.
