Coastal Protection in Xpu-Há: revetments, geotubes, seawalls and dune restoration
We protect beachfront land in Xpu-Há with an engineered approach: survey, soft solutions first (dunes, geotubes), rock revetments or seawalls only where they are needed, and works outside turtle season. Xpu-Há is a short strip of beachfront villas and boutique resorts between Puerto Aventuras and Akumal, almost all high-end and directly exposed to the sea.
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.
Structural Protection
Deeper foundations, piles and raised slabs for beachfront buildings exposed to surge.
Protecting beachfront property in Xpu-Há
Exposure on the beachfront is strong: salt, sun and wind reach terraces, pools and facades every day, which shortens the life of paint, wood and metal without marine-grade specifications. Every frontage is surveyed and compared with its neighbours, because coastal works that ignore the next lot usually fail.
Erosion, storms and permits in Xpu-Há
Licences come from Solidaridad; the beach is under ZOFEMAT and many lots sit near mangroves and cenotes, so landscaping and exterior works must respect environmental limits. Hurricane waves, sargassum and seasonal sand movement set the crest height, toe depth and material of each solution.
Rentals and scheduling in Xpu-Há
Most villas are luxury rentals with high season in winter, so we work in short windows and leave everything guest-ready.
Water and utilities in Xpu-Há
Many properties depend on wells and cisterns with hard, sometimes brackish water, so filtration and softening are part of most bathroom and maintenance work.
Coastal Protection Prices (2026) — Xpu-Ha
| Solution | Use | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rock revetment | Exposed frontage, high energy | $31,800–$76,200 MXN/linear m |
| Geotube system | Buried dune core | $19,000–$44,400 MXN/linear m |
| Concrete seawall | Building at risk, limited space | $44,400–$101,600 MXN/linear m |
| Dune restoration | Sand, fencing, native plants | $1,900–$5,100 MXN/m² |
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Why Beachfront Owners Choose Recrea
- One contract: civil works, specialist installer, MEP and finishes coordinated by us
- Built for salt air and humidity: 316 stainless, marine coatings, vapour barriers where the tropics demand them
- Permits handled: municipal licence, ZOFEMAT, CONAGUA and environmental filings when the project needs them
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