When a sitting president and one of Mexico’s most globally recognized producers stand together at the Palacio Nacional, it’s not a photo opportunity.

It’s policy.

Tulum’s public policy landscape is shifting rapidly. Federal, state, and municipal authorities are not just reacting to short-term issues; they are systematically aligning around long-term strategies to stabilize and grow Tulum’s economic and ecological foundation. This shift has meaningful implications for property owners who are evaluating risk, cash flow, and value compounding in this destination.

Luxury real estate has entered a new cycle.

For more than a decade, the branded-residence category was dominated by hotel-attached towers and mixed-use developments carrying names like Four Seasons, St. Regis, Porsche Design, or Mandarin Oriental. These projects shaped the category and helped globalize the idea of branded living.

Mexican federal law requires notaries to verify and document the lawful origin of funds in any real estate transaction, as part of anti–money laundering (AML) compliance. That is why notaries routinely ask for bank transfer receipts before signing the title deed (escritura).