Ines Gehrcken - Engel & Völkers Mexico

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Ines Gehrcken - Engel & Völkers Mexico

Real Estate Investment Consultant
Riviera Maya, Mexico
ENGEL&VÖLKERS
Playa del Carmen

08/09/2026

Most "private" developments buy their privacy with a wall. This one gets it from the bay itself.

Bahía Solimán stays quiet because of what surrounds it. Ocean on one side, mangroves on the other, with no through traffic and no easy access to begin with. The privacy here is geographic, not manufactured.

Inside, a small boutique beachfront development with two pools built for different times of day: one at the beach club for mornings by the water, one on the rooftop for evenings over the mangroves.

Three bedroom oceanview condos and one penthouse currently unsold, in a building that never had many units to sell in the first place.

If beachfront in a spot like this is what you've been looking for, send me a message and I'll walk you through what's still available.

📍 Bahía Solimán, Riviera Maya

BAHIA SOLIMAN • RIVIERA MAYA REAL ESTATE • OCEANVIEW CONDO • BOUTIQUE BEACHFRONT DEVELOPMENT • PRIVATE BAY • MANGROVE VIEW • PENTHOUSE FOR SALE • GATED BEACHFRONT COMMUNITY

03/09/2026

The most valuable luxury right now isn’t on any fact sheet.

Ask buyers at the top of the market what they really want, and the answer is increasingly simple:

**No one around.**

Not another amenity. Not more marble. Not a longer list of features.

Space. Silence. Privacy.

Enough distance that you don’t see your neighbors from the pool. Enough nature that what surrounds you feels untouched.

In the Riviera Maya, that kind of privacy still exists.

Protected jungle. Quiet stretches of coastline. Properties where space isn’t manufactured by landscaping or clever design — it’s simply part of the setting.

And as development continues, genuine privacy is becoming harder to find.

That’s why privacy may be the new definition of luxury.

If space, discretion and quiet matter more to you than another amenity, send me a message. I know where that kind of Riviera Maya still exists.

RIVIERA MAYA REAL ESTATE • JUNGLE PROPERTY • PRIVATE COASTLINE • LUXURY REAL ESTATE MEXICO • OFF MARKET PROPERTY • SIAN KA'AN • LOW DENSITY COASTLINE • PRIVACY REAL ESTATE

01/09/2026

This is what privacy looks like when it’s protected by federal law, not just a property line.

This estate sits inside the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site south of Tulum. Five acres, 100 meters of beachfront, and protected nature on every other side.

Because the surrounding land is protected, this kind of privacy is incredibly difficult to replicate — even here.

The house stays out of the way of its surroundings. Four bedrooms, each with its own terrace, and open living spaces that let the Caribbean air flow naturally through the home.

On the roof, an infinity pool looks out over ocean, sky and jungle. Almost nothing else in sight.

Solar power and an independent water system allow the home to operate in harmony with the conservation requirements of the reserve.

**And that may be the real luxury here: privacy that doesn’t end at your property line.**

If real privacy, beachfront and untouched nature are what you’re looking for, send me a DM and I’ll share the details.

📍 Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Tulum

SIAN KAAN BIOSPHERE RESERVE • TULUM REAL ESTATE • BEACHFRONT ESTATE • PROTECTED LAND • JUNGLE ESTATE • OFF GRID LUXURY • RIVIERA MAYA REAL ESTATE • PRIVATE BEACHFRONT

27/08/2026

"Gated community" probably brings a certain picture to mind. Matching houses, one style repeated block after block.

In the Riviera Maya, it rarely looks like that.

Playacar is the original. Walkable and established, but far from uniform.
Corasol brings a private beach club and exclusive resort-level amenities.
Lagos del Sol swaps ocean for lake living, right in Cancún.
Puerto Aventuras centers around canals and a marina, popular with boating families.
Rancho Santa Teresita skips the amenities list entirely. Just controlled access and low-density, ecological lots for buyers who want privacy over a clubhouse.

Same word. Completely different ways of living.
And none of them come with cookie-cutter houses.

If you're trying to figure out which one actually fits how you want to spend your time here, send me a message.

GATED COMMUNITIES RIVIERA MAYA • PLAYACAR • CORASOL • LAGOS DEL SOL • PUERTO AVENTURAS • RANCHO SANTA TERESITA • RIVIERA MAYA REAL ESTATE • GATED COMMUNITY MEXICO

25/08/2026

What if the best water view in Cancún wasn't the ocean?

Most waterfront homes in Cancún face the ocean. This one is different.

Lagos del Sol sits on two freshwater lakes instead.
Calm water, a boardwalk instead of a beach, kayaks instead of jet skis. Ten minutes from the airport and somehow still this quiet.

This four-bedroom villa has its own stretch of lakefront, with direct access from the property. No shared dock. No walk to get to the water.

Stone, solid wood and high ceilings inside. A private pool and rooftop plunge pool outside.

And then there is the community: lagoon beach, large pool, tennis and paddle courts, gym and spa, all behind guarded access.

If what you actually want is water, quiet and your own space, maybe the ocean isn't the only option.

4 bed · 5 bath · 896 m²

📍 Lagos del Sol, Cancún

Want to see what lakefront living in Cancún actually looks like? Send me a DM and I’ll show you around.

LAGOS DEL SOL • CANCUN REAL ESTATE • LAKEFRONT VILLA • FRESHWATER LAKE COMMUNITY • GATED COMMUNITY CANCUN • ROOFTOP PLUNGE POOL • RIVIERA MAYA REAL ESTATE • RESORT AMENITIES

20/08/2026

If you're searching property portals for a home in Mexico, you're probably not seeing all that is for sale.

Mexico doesn't have an MLS. The property search you're used to from the US or Canada is one system, one search, one source of truth … It just simply doesn't exist here.

Each brokerage has its own inventory. Some owners sell privately through local networks or Facebook groups. Other properties are shared only within agent networks or offered off-market before they're ever advertised publicly.

That's why I created the Matchmaker system.

Instead of spending hours scrolling through different websites, you tell me what you're looking for your budget, preferred locations, whether it's for a vacation home, investment, or relocation, plus your must-haves and deal-breakers.

Then I search across both public listings and my professional network to find properties that genuinely fit your criteria. You'll receive 3–5 carefully selected options. Personal, no mass emails.

If you're not sure where to start or you're tired of searching the same portals? Fill out the Matchmaker form through the link in my bio, and I'll do the searching for you.

PROPERTY MATCHMAKER · RIVIERA MAYA · REAL ESTATE · OFF MARKET LISTINGS · MEXICO PROPERTY SEARCH · PLAYA DEL CARMEN · BUYER REPRESENTATION · INVESTMENT PROPERTY

19/08/2026

This is what privacy looks like when it’s protected by federal law instead of a property line.

This estate is inside the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-protected area south of Tulum. Five acres, 100 meters of beach and jungle on every other side.

Because the land itself is protected, nothing else gets built around it. That kind of privacy is hard to find, even here.

The house stays out of the way of its surroundings. Four bedrooms, each with its own terrace and open spaces that let the ocean air move through the whole home.

On the roof, an infinity pool looks out over water, sky and trees. Nothing else in sight.

Solar power and its own water system keep the house running in line with the conservation rules of the reserve.

Properties like this are rare. There is only so much land inside a protected reserve that can be built on.

If real privacy and untouched nature are what you’re looking for, send me a message.

📍 Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Tulum

SIAN KAAN BIOSPHERE RESERVE • TULUM REAL ESTATE • BEACHFRONT ESTATE • PROTECTED LAND • JUNGLE ESTATE • OFF GRID LUXURY • RIVIERA MAYA REAL ESTATE • PRIVATE BEACHFRONT

18/08/2026

A private beach, a three-level heated pool, and a guesthouse built to expand into four more bedrooms.

Casa Paraíso sits in a gated beachfront community between Playa del Carmen and Cancun just steps from the sand, and quiet in a way most of the coastline simply isn't anymore.

The villa features Mediterranean-inspired architecture and was built in 2019 by architect Matteo. It offers 636 m² of living space on an 834 m² lot. A gallery overlooks the main living area, natural materials are used throughout, and the quality of construction is something you notice the moment you walk through the door.

The main house has two bedrooms and three bathrooms. Semi-professional kitchen open to a back garden with fruit trees and fresh herbs. Master suite with a marble en-suite, walk-in closet, massage shower, and a private hot tub.

A separate guesthouse sits on the property, a studio with its own terrace and garden views, with the option to expand into four additional bedrooms for a future owner who wants to host big groups.

Beyond the villa itself: 36 solar panels, a water well, a three-level heated pool, a three-car garage, and a maid's room.

The community is what makes this address truly special: gated enclave, 24-hour access, private beach, tennis court, and a small lake covered in sea flowers.

Privacy, space, elegant architecture, and a lifestyle that's becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Send me a message for the full details or to schedule a private tour.

CASA PARAISO · BEACHFRONT VILLA · PLAYA DEL CARMEN · CANCUN · GATED COMMUNITY · REAL ESTATE · PRIVATE BEACH · RIVIERA MAYA

13/08/2026

20 minutes from Cancún airport. 20 minutes from Playa. And somehow, still this quiet.

Puerto Morelos is still a fishing village at heart.
A protected reef offshore, quiet mornings, seafood on the beach, and a smaller, closer-knit community than either Playa or Tulum.

Swipe through for what makes it different, and who it's actually built for.

Not sure if it fits your life? Send me a message and I'll walk you through what's currently available.

PUERTO MORELOS · RIVIERA MAYA · REAL ESTATE · MARINE PARK · FISHING VILLAGE · CANCUN AIRPORT · RETIREMENT · PLAYA DEL CARMEN

11/08/2026

Three levels, two separate entrances but just one penthouse that works as two rentable units.

At first glance, it's a 3-bedroom penthouse in downtown Playa del Carmen. Walking distance to the beach, Fifth Avenue, restaurants, cafés—everything you actually come here for.

What makes it different is the layout. The main floor has the open living, kitchen, and two bedrooms. The second floor is a full master suite with its own kitchenette, terrace, jacuzzi, and separate entrance. That upper level can be rented out completely independently while the owner uses the main floor. Or the other way around. Or both units rented while you're not here.

Then there's the rooftop—a private solarium with partial ocean views and plenty of space to unwind.

In central Playa, a layout like this is rare – three bedrooms and two rentable units instead of one. Building amenities include two pools, gym, spa, sauna, 24/7 security, and underground parking. Rental history on the building is strong.

If you're comparing investment properties in Playa del Carmen, send me a message. I'm happy to explain the difference between a true lock-off layout and a standard 3-bedroom—and why that difference can matter for both flexibility and rental income.

ICONO · DOWNTOWN PLAYA · PLAYA DEL CARMEN · PENTHOUSE · LOCK OFF UNIT · REAL ESTATE · INVESTMENT PROPERTY · RIVIERA MAYA

Dirección

Avenida 10 Entre 12 Bis Y 14 Norte
Playa Del Carmen
77710

Teléfono

+529981898897

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https://www.riviera-maya-real-estate.com/

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