Developer Proposes Xaman Ha Residential Complex in Bacalar, Quintana Roo

Bacalar, Quintana Roo — A real estate developer has submitted plans to build a large residential complex called Xaman Ha on more than 5 hectares of land in the Aarón Merino Fernández ejido, according to federal environmental authorities.

The “Grupo Inmobiliario Cuántico 1,2,3,4” filed a request with the General Directorate of Environmental Impact and Risk (Dgira) to change the land use designation for the property. The company aims to create an integrated development that would provide housing, temporary lodging, and complementary services in a planned urban growth zone.

“The project seeks to consolidate a comprehensive development that covers housing needs, temporary accommodation, and complementary services in a planned urban growth area, strengthening Bacalar’s tourism and residential offerings without expanding the occupation frontier toward conservation areas,” the developers argued in their proposal.

To carry out construction, the project requires removal of existing flora and fauna from the site. The development would include 50,411.17 square meters of built space featuring residential areas, recreational spaces, internal roads, pedestrian and vehicle circulation paths, amenities, and general services.

The main buildings planned for the complex include:

• “Torre Nauyaca” (mixed use): 1,981.65 m²
• “Torre La Pinta” (exclusive amenities): 1,504.83 m²
• “Torre Coralillo” (mixed use): 1,981.65 m²

The remaining built space would consist of common areas, recreation spaces, and complementary services, “which have been designed under criteria of functionality, landscape integration, and environmental sustainability.”

The development would involve site preparation, selective clearing, land surveying and leveling, construction of internal roads, installation of hydraulic, sanitary, and electrical networks, and building of homes, commercial spaces, and common areas. These activities would follow an environmental management program regulating emissions control, responsible water use, and proper disposal of solid waste according to applicable Mexican official standards.

During operation, the complex would implement rainwater collection systems, wastewater treatment, and reforestation with native species, aiming to maintain a balance between infrastructure and the ecosystem’s natural processes.

The estimated construction phase would last approximately four years, depending on the work schedule and building logistics. Once completed, the complex is expected to have a useful life exceeding 30 years, considering design characteristics, infrastructure, materials used, and preventive maintenance programs that would be implemented to ensure long-term operation.