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The Mayakana clubhouse and pool set beneath the Bacalar jungle canopy
MayakanaResidences

Bacalar, Quintana Roo

Where luxury embraces tranquility

Mayakana Residences stands as a premier residential enclave in Bacalar, Mexico, offering an exclusive collection of 18 lots within a masterfully planned community, available as land alone, or with the option to build one of our architect designed villas, most of them crowned with a rooftop pool. Located just 558 feet from the lagoon, Mayakana is where luxury meets tranquility.

See available lotsTwo ways to own
18
Private lots

Now selling

3,380 to 6,090ft²
Lot sizes

Freehold title

5,081ft²
Common area

Clubhouse, pool, yoga, gym

558ft
To the lagoon

A two minute walk to the water

Two ways to own

Land only, or land and villa

Buy the land on its own and build on your own timeline, or choose one of our villa plans and let our team deliver a finished home. Either way, you own freehold title in one of the most protected stretches of the Bacalar lagoon.

  • A serviced lot on the interior street, ready to build

    Path one

    Land only

    Own the land. Build it your way, on your timeline.

    Take freehold title to a lot inside the gate and build when you are ready, with your own architect and your own builder. Roads are going in now, with power, water and the clubhouse to follow as the community is built out. You work to the community design guidelines so the street keeps its character, and nothing else is prescribed.

    • Freehold title at closing
    • Services planned to the lot boundary
    • Your architect, your builder, your schedule
    • Design guidelines, not a fixed plan
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  • A finished villa at dusk under its thatched palapa roof

    Path two

    Land and villa

    One agreement, one team, a finished villa with a rooftop pool.

    Choose a lot and one of our villa plans, and our team delivers the finished home. The same architects and builders who did the clubhouse, and the same stone, marble and jungle hardwood. You sign once and take the keys.

    • Lot and build in one agreement
    • Three plans, one to three bedrooms
    • Delivered finished, turnkey
    • Built by the clubhouse team
    See the villa designs

Either way the clubhouse, pool, yoga sanctuary and jungle gym come with it, and the lagoon is a two minute walk.

Side by side

Which path fits you

Land onlyLand and villa
Freehold titleYesYes
Services to the lot boundaryIncludedIncluded
Clubhouse, pool, yoga, gymIncludedIncluded
Who designs the houseYour architectOurs, one of three plans
Who builds itYour builderOur team
When you startWithin twelve monthsOn our construction schedule
Contracts to signOne, for the landLand and construction
Design guidelines applyYesBuilt to them already
Entry costLowerHigher, nothing left to do

Both paths buy the same land in the same gated community, with the same amenities and the same title.

Now selling

Own Your Piece of Bacalar

Mayakana Residences comprises 18 private lots ranging from 3,380 to 6,090 square feet, set within a gated community planned for 24/7 controlled access, paved and lit interior roads, and full services. A 5,081 ft² common area will anchor the community with the clubhouse, pool, yoga sanctuary and jungle gym.

Surveyed lot plan with the 18 numbered lots and their areasSee which lots are available

  • 18 Private Lots

    From 3,380 ft² to 6,090 ft², all within a gated community.

  • Land Only or Turnkey

    Purchase the lot alone, or add a villa package.

  • 558 ft From the Lagoon

    A two minute walk to the lagoon front, its docks and its swimming areas.

Buy the land on its own and build on your own timeline, or choose one of our villa plans and let our team deliver a finished home. Either way, you own freehold title in one of the most protected stretches of the Bacalar lagoon.

Availability and pricing on request.

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If you would rather we built it

Three villa plans, one to three bedrooms

Pick a lot, pick a plan, and our team delivers the finished home. Built by the people who built the clubhouse, in the same stone, marble and jungle hardwood. Prefer your own architect? Take the land on its own and build to the community design guidelines.

  • Villa Zamna at dusk, thatched palapa over a double height great room

    Villa Zamna

    1 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 1,509 ft²

    The one bedroom plan, and the first villa under construction at Mayakana. Living, dining and kitchen run the length of the ground floor and open onto the terrace, with the bedroom and bathroom held behind. The stair climbs past a planted roof terrace to a rooftop pool, grill and bar.

  • The Villa Bacab living room opening onto the jungle terrace

    Villa Bacab

    2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · 1,595 ft²

    Two bedrooms and two bathrooms over two floors, one suite on each level. The ground floor keeps the same open living, dining and kitchen as Zamna, with a second bedroom and bathroom above. Bacab is the plan without a rooftop pool, and the most efficient of the three.

  • Kitchen in marble, stone and jungle hardwood at Villa Ixchel

    Villa Ixchel

    2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · 1,978 ft²

    The largest of the three, and the only one with two bedroom suites and a rooftop pool. Ground floor living opens to the terrace, a second suite sits above it, and the stair carries on to a planted roof terrace with the pool, grill and lounge.

See the villa collectionOr just buy the land
Villa facade at dusk with a thatched palapa roof and a lit rooftop terrace

Eco luxury architecture

Built into the jungle, not on top of it

Mayakana Residences are thoughtfully designed to blend with the Bacalar jungle and leave a minimal footprint. The palapa roofs and limestone walls belong here, and the footprint stays deliberately small.

The clubhouse and pool set into standing jungle

558 feet from the water

Enjoy the magical waters of Bacalar

The lake of seven colours is a two minute walk from your door. Soak in the stunning hues of Bacalar, swim off the lagoon front, and come back up the hill to the clubhouse without ever getting in a car.

A tree lined interior street running between the villas

A gated community

Twenty four hour controlled access

Safety and peace of mind are paramount at Mayakana Residences. Paved and lit interior roads, full underground services, and 24/7 controlled access with top tier security are all part of the plan, a protected haven for you and your loved ones as the community is built out.

Enjoy complete freedom

Exclusive amenities

Mayakana Residences are built with the finest construction materials, including stone, quartz, marble, glass, and locally sourced jungle woods. Our finishing touches fuse the realms of art and functionality, with unwavering dedication even to the smallest details.

  • Lagoon Access

    The lake of seven colours is 558 feet from your door, a two minute walk down to the water.

  • Rooftop Pools

    Villa Zamna and Villa Ixchel are each crowned with a rooftop pool, grill and shaded lounge.

  • Shuttle Transport

    Community shuttle between the residences, the lagoon front and Bacalar town.

  • Yoga Sanctuary

    An open air sanctuary in the common area, glazed to the jungle on two sides.

  • Jungle Gym

    A timber training pavilion set into the standing canopy, open to the air.

  • Starlink Internet

    High speed satellite connectivity throughout the community, so the jungle is not off grid.

The clubhouse

A 5,081 ft² common area at the centre of the community

The clubhouse anchors the community with a swimming pool, a covered entertainment area, the yoga sanctuary and the fitness pavilion, all under one roof in the standing jungle.

  • The clubhouse pool and loungers under the jungle canopy
    Clubhouse and pool
  • The clubhouse seen across the lawn and pool
    Clubhouse
  • The arrival facade of the clubhouse
    Arrival
  • The covered entertainment area at the clubhouse, open to the jungle
    Entertainment area
  • A yoga studio glazed to the jungle on two sides
    Yoga sanctuary
  • The fitness pavilion inside the clubhouse A frame
    Fitness pavilion

The lake of seven colours

Bacalar, before the rest of the coast finds it

Bacalar sits at the southern end of Quintana Roo, on a freshwater lagoon that shifts through seven shades of blue between the shallows and the cenotes. It is a Pueblo Mágico, protected, and still well south of the crowds at Tulum.

The Chetumal and Tulum airports and the Tren Maya station put Bacalar within reach in a way it has never been before. Mayakana sits on the quiet side of the lagoon, inside standing jungle, a two minute walk from the water.

558 ft
Bacalar lagoon
10 min
Bacalar town centre
45 min
Chetumal airport
2 hr 30
Tulum by Tren Maya

How buying works

Four steps, and the first one is refundable

Buying land in Mexico as a foreign national is routine, and the process here is short. Your reservation is fully refundable for fifteen days while you read everything.

  1. 01

    Choose your lot

    Pick the lot from the plan and tell us whether you are building yourself or want us to build. We send pricing, payment options and the full document pack.

  2. 02

    Reserve it

    A reservation payment holds the lot in your name and takes it off the availability list. It is fully refundable for fifteen days.

  3. 03

    Review and sign

    You have fifteen days to review every document with your own lawyer and notary. If you decide against it in that window, your reservation is returned in full. If you go ahead, you sign the private purchase agreement.

  4. 04

    Close and take title

    Payments follow the schedule you chose. At delivery you take freehold title before a Mexican notary, held directly or through a bank trust depending on your nationality.

What you will need

  • Passport copy
  • Proof of address
  • Signed reservation letter
  • Transfer authorization
  • Company papers, if you are buying through an entity

Questions we get

Before you ask

Can a foreign national own property here?
Yes. Quintana Roo sits inside Mexico's restricted zone, so foreign buyers hold title through a fideicomiso, a bank trust that gives you full rights to use, rent, modify, sell and pass on the property. It is the standard route on this coast and your notary sets it up as part of closing.
Is my reservation refundable?
Yes. The reservation payment is fully refundable for fifteen days from signing the reservation letter, which is the window you use to review every document with your own advisors.
What comes with the lot?
The plan for each lot includes paved and lit interior roads, power and water underground to your lot boundary, a gated entrance with 24 hour staffing, and the 5,081 ft² common area with the clubhouse, pool, yoga sanctuary and jungle gym. Rough access roads are in place and construction is under way; the rest goes in as the community is built out.
Can I use my own architect?
Yes. Buy the land on its own and build with whoever you like, working to the community design guidelines that keep height, setbacks, roof materials and the palette consistent along the street.
Do I have to build straight away?
Not straight away, but there is a window: construction has to begin within twelve months of your down payment. Within that window you choose your architect and design, or have us build, and the full terms are in the purchase agreement.
Are there ongoing fees?
Yes. There is a monthly HOA fee covering security, road and common area maintenance, and the amenities. We will give you the current figure with your pricing.
How do I get onto the lagoon?
The water is 558 feet away, a two minute walk. Bacalar's lagoon front is lined with restaurants and beach clubs with docks and swimming areas, and we are arranging owner affiliations with several of them so residents have somewhere to land. Ask us where that stands when you enquire.
Can I buy through a company?
Yes. If you are purchasing through a corporation or LLC, we will need the paperwork linking you to the entity along with the usual identification.

Availability and pricing on request

Eighteen lots. One lagoon.

The lots are releasing now. Tell us which lot you want and whether you are buying the land alone or adding a villa package.

Request the price list