Cancun

Cancún real estate starts in the largest city in Quintana Roo, the gateway to the Mexican Caribbean, with the region's main international airport and direct flights to most of the United States and Canada. Beyond the resorts, it is a full city with hospitals, international schools, malls and year-round residents.

For buyers, Cancún offers the widest range of property in the state: beachfront condos in the Hotel Zone, marina and golf living in Puerto Cancún, family homes in residential neighborhoods and new beachfront projects to the north. Each area has a very different price, lifestyle and risk profile.

Cancún real estate: areas to know

Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera): the 22 km strip between the lagoon and the sea, with beachfront and lagoon-view condos.

Puerto Cancún: master-planned area with marina, golf course, beachfront towers and a mall.

Downtown (Centro): the original city, with established neighborhoods, Malecón Tajamar and Lagos del Sol nearby.

Costa Mujeres and Isla Blanca: newer beachfront areas north of the city, often sold as pre-sale.

Buying in Cancún with a licensed buyer's agent

Playa Realtors is a licensed boutique brokerage that has represented buyers in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and across Quintana Roo since 2008. When you buy with us, we represent you, never the developer. Plan on closing costs of 7 to 10% of the purchase price, and ask us for a written estimate before you make an offer.

In addition, Cancún real estate suits buyers who want a full city around them. For example, families often choose established neighborhoods close to schools, while second home buyers usually prefer the Hotel Zone or Puerto Cancún. Meanwhile, the areas to the north are growing quickly, so it is worth asking about infrastructure and delivery dates before buying there. For background on the region, see Quintana Roo on Wikipedia.

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