Mahahual
Mahahual real estate
Beachfront homes and land for sale in Mahahual
Mahahual is a small Caribbean village on the Costa Maya, south of the Riviera Maya, with a beachfront malecón and the Banco Chinchorro reef offshore. It suits buyers who want a simple beach life at lower prices.
Mahahual real estate includes beachfront houses and small buildings along the malecón, homes and lots in Nuevo Mahahual and beach parcels along the coast road to the south. Cruise ship days change the pace of the village, so location matters. The current listings are just below this guide.
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Area by area
What each part of Mahahual offers
Malecón and town
Beachfront · mixed use
The beachfront boardwalk with restaurants and small hotels, busy on cruise days.
Malecón guide →Nuevo Mahahual
Houses · lots
The newer residential area set back from the malecón, where most residents live.
Nuevo Mahahual guide →Coast road south
Beach parcels · villas
Quieter beachfront along the road south of the village, with limited services.
Mahahual guide →What you can buy
Property types in Mahahual
Beachfront houses. Homes on the sand along the malecón and the coast road.
Lots. Parcels in Nuevo Mahahual and along the coast.
Mixed-use buildings. Small hotels and buildings with commercial space.
Condos. A few small buildings.
Before you buy
What we check on every Mahahual property
Mahahual is remote and services vary, which makes due diligence the part of the purchase that protects you most.
- Title and land regime. A clean title chain registered in the Public Registry.
- Beachfront rules. The federal maritime zone concession and hurricane preparation.
- Services. Water, power and road access, especially south of town.
- Price against the market. An independent valuation against real comparables in Mahahual.
- Total cost to close. Plan for closing costs of 7 to 10% of the purchase price on top of the price itself.
Buyer representation
Buying in Mahahual with someone on your side
We don’t represent developers, so when you buy in Mahahual with Playa Realtors the only interest at the table is yours. We work from our offices in Playa del Carmen and Tulum and cover Mahahual in person.
Call or text from the US and Canada: +1 954-799-4141 · WhatsApp +52 984 186 5453 · [email protected]
Questions buyers ask
Mahahual real estate FAQ
Where is Mahahual?
On the Costa Maya in southern Quintana Roo, about 2 hours from Chetumal.
Is Mahahual busy?
Only on cruise ship days, when the malecón fills up. The rest of the time it is a quiet village.
How much are closing costs when buying in Mahahual?
Plan for 7 to 10% of the purchase price, covering acquisition tax, notary fees and registration. The exact figure depends on the property and the price, and we give you a written estimate before you sign an offer.
Can I buy beachfront in Mahahual as a foreigner?
Yes. We walk you through the process and the documents step by step in a consultation.
