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Custom house and villa construction Playa del Carmen Tulum — Recrea Construction residential builds

House & Villa Construction in Playa del Carmen & Cancún

We build custom homes and villas from 80 to 500+ m² across the Riviera Maya. Architecture, permits, construction, pool, landscaping — one company, one contract, one point of contact.

160+
Homes Built
18+
Years
80–500+
m² Homes
12–18
Months Total

What We Build

Single-Family Homes

2–4 bedrooms, 100–250 m². Modern tropical design with open-plan living, terraces, and private garden.

Luxury Villas

300–500+ m². Architect-designed, infinity pool, rooftop bar, smart home, premium finishes.

Multi-Unit Residential

Duplexes, triplexes, small apartment buildings (4–12 units) for investment or rental income.

Pools & Outdoor

Swimming pools, plunge pools, rooftop terraces, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, landscaping.

Pricing

Every project is unique — cost depends on lot size, desired m², finish level, pool, rooftop, and design complexity. We provide a detailed line-item estimate tailored to your specific project.

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Completed luxury villa Tulum with pool — residential construction project by Recrea

Our Process: 5 Steps to Your New Home

1
Free Consultation

We visit your lot (or help you find one), discuss your vision, budget, and timeline. No commitment.

2
Design & Architecture

Our architect creates floor plans, 3D renders, and structural engineering. You approve every detail. (4–8 weeks)

3
Permits & Legals

We handle all municipal permits — land use, environmental, construction license, DRO sign-off. (4–12 weeks)

4
Construction

Foundation through finishes. Weekly photo/video updates. Milestone-based payments. (8–14 months)

5
Handover

Final walkthrough, punch list, keys. 1-year structural warranty included.

What's Included

  • Reinforced concrete structure
  • Complete electrical & plumbing
  • Floors, tiles, paint
  • Kitchen & bathroom fixtures
  • Windows, doors, locks
  • Hurricane-rated construction
  • Waterproofing & insulation
  • CFE electrical connection
  • Basic landscaping
  • Municipal inspections & sign-off

Areas We Serve

We build residential properties across the entire Riviera Maya corridor:

Playa del Carmen
Tulum
Cancún
Puerto Aventuras
Akumal
Playacar

For Foreign Buyers

Over 40% of our residential clients are from the US, Canada, or Europe. We guide you through:

  • Fideicomiso — the bank trust that gives foreigners full ownership rights (read our guide)
  • RFC — Mexican tax ID, required for property ownership
  • Remote management — build while you're abroad with weekly video updates
  • Airbnb setup — we design homes optimized for rental income (see ROI calculator)

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Free: Construction Cost Guide 2026

Real prices per m², land costs, permits, hidden fees. PDF from 196+ projects in the Riviera Maya.

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How a house on this coast differs from one anywhere else

Fractured limestone means the foundation is designed from a soils study rather than from a standard detail. Salt and humidity mean stainless fixings, dense hardwoods or aluminium outdoors, and real ingress protection on electrical work. Intense rain means waterproofing detail and drainage decide whether the house is comfortable in year three. Karst means wastewater is treated on the property rather than infiltrated. None of that is exotic; all of it is skipped by builders working from a template designed for somewhere else.

What is included and what is quoted separately

Included in a construction contract: structure, envelope, services, finishes, joinery and external works to the agreed specification. Quoted separately, and often assumed by owners to be included: land, architectural and engineering project at roughly 4% to 8% of construction, permits and DRO, the soils study, utility connections, furniture, landscaping and the pool. We list them explicitly rather than letting them surface as extras.

Timeline

Seven to eleven months of construction for a normal 150 to 200 m² house, plus two to six months beforehand for design and permits — longer in Tulum or near protected areas, where the environmental file sets the calendar. From decision to keys, including buying land, plan on twelve to twenty-four months.

Cost by finish level

Ranges per built square metre for turnkey construction in the Riviera Maya, 2026, excluding land, project fees and permits.

LevelWhat it meansCost per m², 2026
BudgetBasic finishes, no pool$12,000 – $16,000 MXN
Mid-rangeGood finishes, small pool$17,000 – $24,000 MXN
PremiumImported materials, large pool$25,000 – $35,000 MXN
LuxuryArchitect-designed throughout$35,000 MXN and up

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