Bacalar Real Estate Leader Calls for Regulation Amid Maya Train Boom

Bacalar, Quintana Roo — The president of the Bacalar chapter of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) has called for greater regulation of real estate agents and price controls, citing a saturated market and rising property costs driven by the Maya Train project.

Marco Antonio del Valle Meneses, who recently took office for the 2026-2027 term, acknowledged that the local real estate market is oversaturated and that not all agents are certified, which he said has contributed to inflated property prices. “We cannot stop people from buying and selling land and properties because it is their source of income, and everyone deserves an opportunity,” he stated. “But we will seek their certification and professionalization because, as they say, the sun shines for everyone.”

Del Valle Meneses emphasized the need for agents to be prepared to protect Bacalar’s environment and comply with regulations. “Right now, anyone can come and say they want to sell their land,” he noted, adding that the State Department of Urban Development and Housing (Sedetus) began a certification and licensing process two years ago to ensure professionalism and regulatory adherence.

He expressed concern over the rising cost of land and properties in Bacalar, proposing the establishment of working groups to set concrete pricing standards. “So far, we have not had real cost regulation, and it is necessary to ensure market stability that allows investors to come to the area,” he commented.

Del Valle Meneses highlighted the economic benefits of the Maya Train, which has already spurred job creation, but predicted greater long-term gains from its operation. “We are going to start seeing the positive effects of everything the Maya Train will generate, but I definitely see it as something very positive,” he said.

He identified preserving the beauty of Bacalar’s lagoon, a national and international attraction for investment, as a key challenge. “We are at a peak moment where we are going to take off like other places such as Tulum, and we want to avoid the issues that occurred there, like property price hikes and regulatory non-compliance,” he concluded.