Abraca Dabra Tulum
Tulum Property FAQ for Foreign Buyers
This FAQ is an orientation resource, not legal or tax advice. Confirm the facts of a specific transaction with qualified Mexican legal and tax professionals.
Verified legal starting points
Can a foreigner buy residential property in Tulum?
Mexico defines the restricted zone as 50 km from beaches and 100 km from borders. For residential property within that zone, the official framework contemplates a bank trust, or fideicomiso, rather than direct title in the foreign buyer’s name.
Source: Mexico’s Foreign Investment Law, Articles 2, 11 and 12 →
What does a fideicomiso allow, and how long does it last?
For a qualifying residential property in the restricted zone, the trust structure is intended to allow the foreign beneficiary to use and enjoy the property. The Foreign Investment Law states a maximum 50-year term and permits an extension at the interested party’s request.
Source: Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores — restricted-zone trust permit guidance →
What should I verify before committing to a property?
Obtain property-specific advice from independent Mexican legal, tax and notarial professionals. Confirm the ownership structure, permitted use, title and registry information, restrictions, contractual milestones, costs and tax treatment for the actual asset.
Source: Mexico’s official investor one-stop shop — property acquisition pathways →