Coastal Protection on Holbox: revetments, geotubes, seawalls and dune restoration
We protect beachfront land on Holbox with an engineered approach: survey, soft solutions first (dunes, geotubes), rock revetments or seawalls only where they are needed, and works outside turtle season. Holbox is a car-free island of boutique hotels and low-rise villas; premium work here means spas, plunge pools, small courts and lagoon-side docks, with every material ferried from Chiquilá.
What We Do
Rock Revetments
Sloped armour stone on geotextile that absorbs wave energy instead of reflecting it.
Geotube Systems
Sand-filled geotextile tubes, buried in the dune, that act as a last line of defence.
Seawall Repair
Underpinning, crack and rebar repair and toe protection for existing walls that are failing.
Protecting beachfront property on Holbox
Holbox sits between the Gulf and a shallow lagoon: very humid, salty and exposed to northers in winter, so wood, metal and paint need extra protection and frequent maintenance. Every frontage is surveyed and compared with its neighbours, because coastal works that ignore the next lot usually fail.
Erosion, storms and permits on Holbox
The island is part of the Yum Balam protected area, so works need municipal and environmental approval, building heights and materials are restricted, and vehicles on the island are limited. Hurricane waves, sargassum and seasonal sand movement set the crest height, toe depth and material of each solution.
Rentals and scheduling on Holbox
High season runs from winter to summer holidays, so most hotels schedule renovation and maintenance in the quieter autumn months.
Water and utilities on Holbox
Fresh water is scarce and supplied irregularly, so bathrooms and gardens are designed with low-flow fittings, cisterns and treated greywater wherever possible.
Coastal Protection Prices (2026) — Holbox
| Solution | Use | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rock revetment | Exposed frontage, high energy | $32,500–$78,000 MXN/linear m |
| Geotube system | Buried dune core | $19,500–$45,500 MXN/linear m |
| Concrete seawall | Building at risk, limited space | $45,500–$104,000 MXN/linear m |
| Dune restoration | Sand, fencing, native plants | $2,000–$5,200 MXN/m² |
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Why Beachfront Owners Choose Recrea
- One contract: civil works, specialist installer, MEP and finishes coordinated by us
- Permits handled: municipal licence, ZOFEMAT, CONAGUA and environmental filings when the project needs them
- Fixed price with the specification written in the contract, English-speaking project manager
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