Aquaponics Arrives in Quintana Roo With First Agrotourism Farm in the Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo — Aquaponics has arrived in Quintana Roo with the opening of the state’s first agrotourism farm, a project by the Mexican company Bofish in partnership with the El Dorado Royale hotel, part of Grupo Lomas.

The farm combines fish and plant production in a circular system that uses nutrients from the water to feed the crops. The model cuts water consumption by up to 90% compared with traditional methods, positioning it as a sustainable alternative for local food production.

First Phase and Investment

Carlos León Ramos, founder and director of Bofish, said the first phase covers 400 square meters and represents an investment of 2.3 million pesos. The installation will be able to produce 10 tonnes of fish and 30,000 plants a year.

The project also calls for an expansion by the end of 2027, when the farm is expected to cover one hectare and produce an estimated 500 tonnes of fish and 1.3 million plants annually.

Farm to Table for Hotel Guests

Beyond supplying part of the hotel sector’s food demand, the farm will offer agrotourism activities built around a farm-to-table concept. Guests will be able to tour the crops, take part in harvests and taste dishes prepared by the resort’s chefs.

With the initiative, Quintana Roo adds a model that links technological innovation with local production and sustainable tourism, while promoting new ways to use natural resources responsibly.