Our guide to the best destinations for expats in the Yucatán Peninsula
The cultural capital of Yucatán — safe, vibrant, and cosmopolitan. The #1 destination for expats in southern Mexico.
| Population | ~1.2M |
| Climate | Hot tropical |
| Properties from | $4k MXN |
| Available | 183 properties |
A tranquil fishing village on the Gulf Coast with pristine beaches, a growing expat scene, and real estate at pre-boom prices.
| Population | ~2,000 |
| Climate | Coastal tropical |
| Properties from | $54k MXN |
| Available | 124 properties |
Mérida's beach town — 35 minutes from the city, with a growing expat community, a long malecón, and attainable beachfront homes.
| Population | ~40,000 |
| Climate | Coastal tropical |
| Properties from | $1690k MXN |
| Available | 14 properties |
Gateway municipality to Sisal and the Yucatán coast. Fast-growing area with affordable land and new residential developments.
| Population | ~80,000 |
| Climate | Hot tropical |
| Properties from | $360k MXN |
| Available | 7 properties |
World-famous Caribbean coastline with Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Luxury, beaches, and international connectivity.
| Population | Various |
| Climate | Caribbean tropical |
| Properties from | $606k MXN |
| Available | 22 properties |
Colonial gem midway between Mérida and Cancún. Cenotes, cobblestone streets, and a thriving artisan culture at affordable prices.
| Population | ~80,000 |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Properties from | Consultar |
The cosmopolitan heart of the Riviera Maya — walkable Caribbean city, Quinta Avenida, and Mexico's most liquid condo-rental market.
| Population | ~300,000 |
| Climate | Caribbean tropical |
| Properties from | $716k MXN |
| Available | 28 properties |
Bohemian beach town turned global luxury destination — jungle, cenotes, and some of Mexico's strongest short-term rental yields.
| Population | ~50,000 |
| Climate | Caribbean tropical |
| Properties from | $237k MXN |
| Available | 62 properties |
The Lagoon of Seven Colors — a freshwater Pueblo Mágico offering waterfront living far below Caribbean-coast prices.
| Population | ~13,000 |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Properties from | $6182k MXN |
| Available | 3 properties |