Landscaping & Garden Design in Tulum: native plants, irrigation and garden lighting
We design and build gardens in Tulum with native and adapted plants, real topsoil over the limestone, irrigation and lighting, then maintain them if you are away. Most of Tulum is jungle: humidity, shade and mould are the main enemies inland, while the hotel zone on the beach adds salt and wind, so finishes must be chosen for each location.
Our Landscaping Services
Native & Tropical Planting
Palms, chit and kuka palms, ziricote, bougainvillea, ferns and grasses chosen for sun, shade and salt exposure.
Garden Lighting
Low-voltage LED uplights, path lights and palm lighting, with waterproof connections that survive the rainy season.
Hardscape
Paths, stepping stones, retaining walls, planters, fire pits and pool decks in stone, concrete or wood.
Plants that suit the climate in Tulum
Many areas still lack reliable municipal supply and use wells, pipes and cisterns, with hard water that scales fittings, so filtration and storage are part of most projects. The plant palette, windbreaks and soil depth are chosen for this exposure, not copied from a catalogue.
Irrigation and water in Tulum
Licences come from Tulum municipality, and many projects also need SEMA approval for exterior and landscape works; condo developments add HOA rules and approved work hours. Drip lines, timers and storage are sized to this supply so the garden survives the dry season.
Rentals and scheduling in Tulum
Tulum is rental-driven, so owners want work done between bookings and finishes that survive heavy guest use.
Materials, crews and access in Tulum
Tulum is about one hour from our workshops; we keep crews on site for full days and source plants and many materials locally to save trips.
Homes and owners in Tulum
Tulum has condos and villas in Aldea Zamá, La Veleta and Región 15, beach hotels and eco-chic houses with chukum, wood and palapa, many of them rentals that need frequent refreshes and serious maintenance.
Landscaping Prices (2026) — Tulum
| Item | Detail | Price (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape design | Plan, plant palette, irrigation and lighting layout | $9,000–$28,200 |
| Complete garden | Topsoil, plants, mulch, drip irrigation | $730–$1,600/m² |
| Palm or tree in rock | Pit breaking, soil, planting, staking | $2,000–$5,100 each |
| Maintenance | Monthly visits, pruning, fertiliser, irrigation check | from $2,800/month |
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Why Owners and Hotels Choose Recrea for Landscaping
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty on workmanship
- Our own crews, not a chain of subcontractors: the same supervisor from first visit to handover
- Fixed written quote with materials, brands and quantities listed line by line
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