One agent finds you the perfect lot in a gated resort community. One trusted builder turns it into your custom home. Zero coordination headaches.
American Realty and Playa Builder share shareholders and a common history. While American Realty protects the land purchase, Playa Builder builds the house.
Playa Builder was founded because of Dan's problem — his first experience with construction in Mexico, where the builder did whatever he wanted regardless of what was agreed. That's the problem of almost every foreigner who has tried to build here.
Playa Builder is the only construction company in the Yucatán with female leadership. It's not easy being a woman in a man's world in construction — but our director has never been someone who backs down from a challenge.
American-owned. English-speaking. The same delivery record as American Realty — every project completed as promised. One trusted team, from the land to the keys.
Visit PlayaBuilder.com →We identify the right lot in the right community for your budget, lifestyle, and goals. PlayaCar, Xpu-Ha Beach, or central Playa. We know every development.
Pre-designed home models are available for Caracol lots — Caoba (2BR), Tzalam (3BR), Tamara (3BR), Silvia (3BR), Tzalam 4 (4BR). Or bring your own architect.
Our sister company, Playa Builder, has been building custom homes for Americans and Canadians in the Riviera Maya since 2005. American-owned, English-speaking, 100% delivery record.
Move into a home designed for how you live, in a resort community with beach club access, security, and amenities. Built by people you trust. Without you needing to be here.
Example: Lot at Caracol (Xpu-Ha Beach) + Modelo Tzalam home built by Playa Builder.
| Lot (Caracol) | ~$160K USD |
| Home construction (Tzalam) | ~$256K USD |
| Solarium + pool | ~$46K USD |
| Total | ~$462K USD |
3BR · 3.5BA · 240m² · Pool · Solarium · Beach club access · 20 min from Playa
Included: structure, standard interior finishes, electrical and plumbing installations, air conditioning, fitted kitchen (without appliances), and complete project supervision.
Not included: appliances, furniture, landscaping, deed transfer fees, or municipal permits (quoted separately by municipality).
Playa Builder provides a full line-by-line breakdown before any contract is signed. No surprises at closing. Request a detailed quote →
Comparable new-build homes in PlayaCar list at $700K+. This is what local knowledge produces.
Three developments — different budgets, same quality of life.
80 lots · 330–742 m² · Beach club via tunnel · Pool permitted · ~35 remaining
Request Info →26 lots · 204–1,021 m² · Golf, beach, 24hr security · Financing available
Request Info →38 lots · 160 m² · 2 min from beach · Pool, grill, 24hr security
Request Info →Tell us your budget and lifestyle goals — we'll match you with the right lot and introduce you to Playa Builder.