Asphalt Paving on Cozumel: hot-mix paving, overlays and driveways
Hot-mix asphalt on Cozumel only lasts when the mix arrives hot, the base is sound and the thickness is what the contract says. Everything arrives on the cargo ferry from the mainland; hot mix depends on local production on the island, and heavy equipment crossings are planned in advance, which explains the higher location factor.
Our Asphalt Services
Overlays & Resurfacing
Milling where levels require it, tack coat and a new wearing course over sound old asphalt.
Driveways & Condominiums
Private driveways, condo streets and club access roads, with neat edges and level transitions.
Quality Control
Mix temperature on arrival, core samples for thickness and density, and a written report.
When to pave on Cozumel
Cruise days and the high season fill the streets; works near the waterfront and terminals are planned at night or on quiet days, and the hurricane season sets the risk window. Laying is scheduled with the plant and around these windows, so the mix is compacted at the right temperature.
Preparing the base on Cozumel
The island is limestone with thin soil, firm for roads but hard to trench; the coastal areas are sand and coral rock exposed to salt and storm waves. We check and correct the base for these conditions before any asphalt is laid.
What gets built on Cozumel
Cozumel needs car parks and internal roads for hotels and the cruise terminals, resurfacing of island streets, access roads to villas and condos, and repair after every hurricane season.
Permits and authorities on Cozumel
The municipality of Cozumel issues licences; works on the coastal road and near the reef and mangroves face extra environmental limits, and federal zone rules apply on the shore.
Asphalt Paving Prices (2026) — Cozumel
| Work | Includes | Price (MXN/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot mix on existing base | Prime coat + 5 cm compacted asphalt | $370–$590 |
| Overlay on old asphalt | Cleaning, tack coat + 4 cm asphalt | $320–$510 |
| Milling | Removal of 3–5 cm of old surface | $70–$160 |
| New pavement complete | Base 20 cm + prime + 5 cm asphalt | $790–$1,300 |
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Why Clients Choose Recrea for Asphalt
- Designed for karst and sascab: soil and cavity checks before the first truck of base arrives
- Compaction tested by an accredited lab: Proctor and field density reports on every layer
- Drainage first: grades, kerbs and infiltration wells engineered so water never sits on the pavement
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