Subdivision Infrastructure on Holbox: streets, networks and drainage for new lots
Lots on Holbox sell when buyers drive in on a finished street with water, sewer and power ready; we build that infrastructure phase by phase. Holbox is inside the Yum Balam protected area; the island limits cars, and any street or site work faces strict environmental rules and coordination with the municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas.
What We Build
Streets & Sidewalks
Asphalt, concrete or paver streets with kerbs, accessible sidewalks, ramps and signage.
Storm Drainage
Inlets, collectors and infiltration wells designed for the street catchment and the karst.
Entrance & Amenities
Gatehouse, access control, perimeter wall, parks and clubhouse to complete the project.
Storm drainage in a development on Holbox
Streets flood after rain because the water table is near the surface; grades, permeable paving and avoiding hard surfaces are the main tools. The drainage of every street is designed for these conditions and tested before the pavement goes on.
Logistics for infrastructure works on Holbox
All materials cross by ferry from Chiquilá and move on the island with small vehicles, which makes Holbox the most expensive zone for paving and earthworks. Materials and crews are planned around these constraints so each phase is ready when sales need it.
Ground conditions on Holbox
The island is sand over shell and limestone with a very high water table, so conventional asphalt structures are rarely suitable; pavers, stabilised sand and concrete are the realistic options.
Traffic and work windows on Holbox
High season from December to April and summer holidays crowd the streets; works are planned in short phases with minimal noise and machinery.
Subdivision Infrastructure Prices (2026) — Holbox
| Item | Includes | Price (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete infrastructure | Streets, water, sewer, drainage, power, lighting | $1,700–$3,400 / m² of street |
| Per residential lot | Depends on frontage and services | $234,000–$585,000 / lot |
| Kerbs and sidewalks | Cast kerb + 10 cm concrete sidewalk | $490–$840 / m · $620–$1,100 / m² |
| Storm infiltration well | Drilled well, cased, with inlet and sediment trap | $58,500–$156,000 each |
Useful pages: Subdivision Infrastructure — Riviera Maya · Asphalt Repair & Maintenance on Holbox · Earthworks & Site Prep on Holbox · Road Construction on Holbox
Why Developers Choose Recrea for Infrastructure
- Compaction tested by an accredited lab: Proctor and field density reports on every layer
- Drainage first: grades, kerbs and infiltration wells engineered so water never sits on the pavement
- Fixed price per m², layer by layer, with thicknesses written in the contract
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