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These changes aim to address the rapid growth linked to the Tren Maya project and Tulum Airport.Quintana Roo, located on the eastern part of
rules affect various types of buildings
Hotels larger than 1,200 square meters must comply
Restaurants and shopping centers not in federal zones are included.Transportation hubs and educational facilities over 1,000 square meters
also fall under these regulations
The Tren Maya and Tulum Airport projects have sparked a housing boom in the region
events highlight the need for stricter oversight
In Cancun, authorities shut down 12,000 lots in jungle areas
These developments lacked basic permits and licenses
Similar issues plague Tulum and Playa del Carmen.The real estate market in the area is booming
Over 600 new projects have emerged since late 2023
The Cancun-Riviera Maya corridor attracts vacation rental investments
Platforms like Airbnb drive much of this growth.Fraudulent schemes have also increased
Some sellers promise future services for undeveloped jungle plots
They claim proximity to Tren Maya will bring infrastructure
This speculation has led to unauthorized clearing of forest land.Land prices have skyrocketed in some areas
In Tulum, ejido land values have tripled
The new airport has fueled this rapid increase
They argue that current growth favors large developers
Experts stress the need to limit urban sprawl into jungle areas
Balancing development with conservation remains a key challenge.Quintana Roo faces a critical moment in its development
Success will depend on enforcing new rules and planning for the long term.
