We provide professional topographic surveys and construction plans in Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cancun — from land boundary survey to permit-ready construction documents. The essential base for building well and legally. 18+ years and 196 projects.
Precise measurement with drone, GPS RTK and total station: levels, contours, boundaries, orthophoto and 3D terrain model.
Legal definition of boundaries and real lot area — the base for the deed and the project.
Layout, floor plans, sections, elevations and renders — the design of your home or project.
Structural calculation and drawings for karst soil and tropical climate.
Electrical, plumbing and gas (MEP) drawings coordinated with the architecture.
Full package signed by a DRO, ready to file for licenses, land use and SEMA.
No legal project in the Riviera Maya starts without a topographic survey and DRO-signed plans. Topography defines real levels, boundaries and soil type — key to designing the foundation on karst rock. We work with professional equipment: drone, GPS RTK and total station for maximum accuracy. Plans (architectural, structural and MEP) are required for land use, the construction license and, in Tulum, the SEMA environmental authorization. Good construction documents prevent overruns, delays and title problems.
| Service | MXN | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Topographic survey (urban lot) | $8,000–$25,000 | $440–$1,380 |
| Architectural drawings | $150–$350 /m² | $8–$19 /m² |
| Full construction documents | $350–$700 /m² | $19–$39 /m² |
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Topography and plans across the Riviera Maya: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun, Puerto Aventuras and Akumal.
"Recrea did the topographic survey and the full construction documents for our house. The permits went through without a single issue."
Laura G., Playacar
"I needed DRO-signed plans for my lot in Tulum. Fast, professional and SEMA-ready."
James R., Toronto
The real dimensions of the polygon and its boundaries, contour lines and level differences, the position of existing structures, significant trees, wells and cenotes, plus references and coordinates. With that, the architect designs on the land that exists rather than on the one described in the deed — and in this region those two do not always agree.
Deeded area and actual area differ more often than buyers expect, boundaries are sometimes encroached, and a level difference you cannot see while walking a lot can mean hundreds of cubic metres of fill or a full retaining wall. All of that changes what the land is worth paying for.
The survey feeds the architectural project — founding levels, platforms, access — and the stormwater design, which matters more here than it appears. Several municipalities also require a topographic plan within the licence file, and one produced carelessly gets the file returned.
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