Prefab & Modular Homes in the Riviera Maya

We build prefab and modular homes in the Riviera Maya — fast to build, affordable and modern in design, in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun and Puerto Morelos. Ideal for investment, vacation rental or a second home, with the quality and permits of a serious builder. 18+ years and 196 projects.

Prefab or modular home 2026: from $10,000 MXN/m² — faster and cheaper than traditional construction, without sacrificing quality or hurricane resistance. Delivery in 3–6 months.

Our Modular Solutions

Turnkey Modular Home

Prefab concrete or steel-frame modules, assembled on your lot with quality finishes.

Fast Construction

Fabrication runs parallel to the foundation — delivery in 3–6 months, half the traditional time.

Ideal for Rental & Investment

Lower upfront cost and fast delivery — perfect for Airbnb or a second home that rents soon.

Hurricane-Resistant

Structure and anchoring designed for hurricane winds, to code — not a “lightweight” house.

Garden Casita / Studio

Compact modules for a guest casita, studio, home office or rental unit on your lot.

Permits & Foundation

We handle the license, DRO and limestone-rock foundation — a modular home does need permits.

Prefab Homes in the Riviera Maya: What to Know

Prefab and modular homes are built in modules and assembled on the lot, cutting build time in half and lowering cost — ideal for those looking to enter investment with less capital or quickly have a rental home. But beware: in the Riviera Maya a serious modular home does require a limestone-rock foundation, structural calculation, hurricane anchoring and permits (license, DRO, SEMA in Tulum) — it is not a temporary house. We use quality concrete or steel-frame modules, with finishes that do not look “prefab”. We coordinate fabrication, foundation and permits under one roof.

Prefab Home Prices (2026)

Home type	MXN/m²	USD/m²
Modular casita / studio (compact)	$10,000–$14,000 /m²	$550–$770 /m²
Residential modular home	$12,000–$18,000 /m²	$660–$1,000 /m²
Premium / design modular	$18,000–$25,000 /m²	$1,000–$1,380 /m²

Helpful guides: Cost to build a house · Foundation · Construction company in the Riviera Maya · Construction companies in Playa del Carmen

Cities We Serve

Prefab and modular homes across the Riviera Maya: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun, Puerto Morelos and Akumal.

Why Choose Recrea for Your Prefab Home

Fast construction — delivery in 3–6 months, half the traditional time
Affordable price — lower upfront cost, ideal for investment and rental
Hurricane-resistant — structure and anchoring to code, not a “lightweight” house
Quality finishes — does not look “prefab”
Permits and foundation handled — 100% legal work with a DRO
Written structural warranty

What Our Clients Say

"Recrea built our modular home in Tulum in 4 months. Affordable, sturdy and already on Airbnb."

David & Sarah M., Tulum

"They put a modular studio in my garden for rental. Fast, legal and with finishes that do not look prefab."

Sarah M., Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions

In 2026, from $10,000 MXN/m² for a compact modular casita or studio, $12,000–$18,000 for a residential modular home and $18,000–$25,000 for a premium modular. It's usually cheaper and faster than traditional construction.

Between 3 and 6 months — the modules are fabricated parallel to the foundation, cutting time in half versus traditional construction.

Yes, if done right. We use concrete or steel-frame modules with structure and anchoring designed for hurricane winds, to code — not a temporary or “lightweight” house.

Yes. A serious modular home requires a limestone-rock foundation, structural calculation, license, DRO and, in Tulum, SEMA. We handle them for you.

Yes, it is one of the best options: lower upfront cost and fast delivery mean your Airbnb starts generating income sooner.

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3–6 month delivery18+ Years196+ ProjectsHurricane-resistantWritten warranty