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Short answer: Yes. Foreign buyers build homes in the Riviera Maya through a fideicomiso (bank trust)
when the property sits in the coastal restricted zone, or through a Mexican corporation.
Why it matters: This is usually the very first question a foreign buyer asks, and the answer is
straightforward — but the how matters more than the can I.
What to check:
● Confirm your specific lot falls in the restricted zone (most coastal property does)
● Get legal counsel involved before you sign anything on land, not after
● Ask how your builder coordinates with your notary and legal team
Bottom line: Yes, you can build — the real work is setting up the ownership structure correctly from day
one so it doesn’t become a problem later.
