Aldea Zama

Aldea Zama sits at the strategic heart of Tulum, a master-planned, ecologically minded community laid out between the bohemian downtown and the famous beach hotel zone. Its defining feature is the way contemporary design folds into the jungle: wide landscaped boulevards, dedicated bike lanes and generous green corridors thread between gated developments such as Luum Zama, where residents find 24-hour security, large swim-up pools, rooftop lounges, gyms and even private freshwater cenotes. From here it is a short, flat ride to the clifftop Maya ruins, the Caribbean beaches and the cenotes that draw visitors from around the world. For buyers, Aldea Zama has become Tulum's address of reference. It commands the area's highest per-square-metre prices and the strongest vacation-rental occupancy, thanks to the combination of security, resort-grade amenities and proximity to everything visitors come for. The market is firmly USD-denominated and tourism-led, so the investment case rests on short-let income rather than long-term tenancy, realistic gross yields in the 7 to 8 percent band for well-run units, tempered by seasonality, generous new supply and the management costs that come with holiday rentals. With the new Tulum airport and Maya Train improving access, the neighbourhood remains the benchmark against which the rest of Tulum is measured.

Aldea Zama in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico