Southern Quintana Roo
Architecture & Construction in Bacalar
PGA designs and builds in Bacalar — lagoon-front homes, eco-lodges and boutique hotels on the Lagoon of Seven Colours.
Building in Bacalar
Bacalar's lagoon is a fragile freshwater ecosystem with living stromatolites. Projects demand a light footprint, careful wastewater design and compliance with local environmental rules.
Every project is led personally by Roberto Carli, founder of PGA, an architecture and construction studio in Tulum and the Riviera Maya. One team carries your project from design through permits to construction.
Local expertise
What architecture and construction in Bacalar requires
Lagoon protection
Wastewater treatment, runoff control and setbacks are designed to protect water quality.
Light-footprint structures
Raised or minimal foundations and natural materials keep impact low and the architecture rooted in place.
Boutique hospitality
Bacalar's growth is driven by small hotels and eco-lodges; we design for guest experience and operational efficiency.
Local craft
Timber, palapa and chukum techniques are used where they perform best.
Selected work by PGA
Building in Bacalar, answered
Do you offer both architecture and construction in Bacalar?
Yes. PGA designs and builds in Bacalar as one integrated studio led by architect Roberto Carli — from site analysis and architectural design to permits, construction management and handover.
Can foreigners build a home in Bacalar?
Yes. Foreign owners typically hold property through a bank trust (fideicomiso) or a Mexican company. PGA coordinates legal structuring, Bacalar permits and construction so owners can build without living on site.
How much does it cost to build in Bacalar?
Cost depends on structure, finish level, access and site conditions, and is quoted per square metre. PGA prepares an itemised construction budget before work starts so the approved figure is the one the project is built to.
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