When people first come to Tulum they have no doubt heard about the amazing beaches, the soft white sand and the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea. What is less well known of this small Mayan town on the South end of the Rivera Maya is that it is surrounded by breathtaking tropical jungles. Filled with stunning plant life, beautiful cenotes and every tropical animal you can imagine. The jungles around Tulum are as much of a draw to the people that live here as the waves of the Caribbean Sea that brought them here in the first place.
Living in the jungle of Tulum is a far more attainable goal for many people as the prices for beach front property have skyrocketed over the last few years and shows no sign of slowing down. Only a few km from the beach, these pieces of jungle paradise are wooing would be tenants from all over the world. And the growing idea of living in the lush jungles of Tulum has shone a spot light on the opportunities available in Tulum’s real estate market.
There are a few different options when looking into living on the jungle side of Tulum. There are many eco development projects that allow you to buy a piece of land and a specially designed and built home that reflects the mission of the project
that harmonizes with the natural surroundings. Many of these projects have whole communities that they are formulating and give people a chance to live in an environmentally responsible way in the beauty of the Rivera Maya.
Land can also be purchased from the ejido. Ejido land is land that is owned by the native people who have lived there for many generations. This land, given to the communities after the revolution as a means of maintaining themselves, largely through agriculture, has now sectioned and is available for sale in lots.
When buying land in Tulum from the Ejido there is some additional paperwork and fees in order to transfer the property but can easily be handled by a Notary Public and/or a Mexican attorney. A lawyer that is licensed within Mexico will be able to draw up contracts and review conditions of the sale and will be aware of all current laws within Mexico.
The jungle around Tulum, especially on the road that leads from Tulum to Coba, is currently a largely untouched area. There are so many beautiful properties for sale in Tulum. While it is out of the hustle and bustle of Tulum, in a few years this area will change. These areas of Tulum are expected to develop into one of the amazing neighborhoods of Tulum town.