Details about Tulum

Tulum, on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in southern Mexico, was an important Mesoamerican center that exhibited both Mayan and Toltec influences. Tulum was an important religious and commercial center between the 11th and 16th centuries, with a spectacular location near the sea, and is one of the most evocative ancient places in Mexico.
Tulum, first established in the 6th century, especially prospered under Mayapán influence from c. 1200 and was an important center of trade in typical barter goods of the period such as cotton, food, copper bells, axes, and cocoa beans. Protected by the Quintana Roo jungle, the site survived the widespread Mayan collapse and was largely left untouched by the Spaniards.

Before tourism arrived in the region, this majestic natural place was known as Zamá: sunrise or rebirth in Maya, referring to the location of the city that points to the east, where the sun rises and illuminates every corner. Later, it became known as Tulum, or “wall” in Mayan, a name given to it when it was found in ruins by modern explorers in the 19th century.
Hence the mystical history full of tradition that Tulum enjoys and that serves as a magnet for so many people who seek to live the experience of that centuries-old energy.

Tulum in the future

In terms of progress and technology, Tulum is not far behind: in recent years, Quintana Roo has experienced significant growth in terms of innovation in mobility, seducing new residents and investors willing to make this region grow even more.
Tulum offers highway accessibility and proximity to the international airport of Cancun. In addition to this, the imminent construction of the Tulum International Airport has already been announced, which will provide even more connectivity to travelers.

Likewise, the Mayan Train is a federal project that supposes an extension of a previous plan of 900 kilometers that included Quintana Roo, Chiapas, and Tabasco. Today, the planning reaches 1,500 kilometers and includes Campeche and Yucatán, which will make mobility easier for residents, and also means an opportunity to boost the construction industry.

Cities like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum are the epicenter of tourist activity and foreign investment in the state and, according to data from the Ministry of Economy, investment increased by 50% only in 2019.

Tulum has the charm of a boho-chic lifestyle, relaxed and very aware of the environment, which inspires entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and developers to move to this paradise with an ecological and sustainable perspective. Its proximity to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve makes it a privileged place to be in contact with nature.

This has made different developers see its potential, an example of which is Zamá Desarrollos, a complex with a presence in the area for three decades.
Its exceptional infrastructure defines modern life in Tulum, fusing mysticism with contemporary life. After the real estate success of Aldea Zamá, Rodolfo Rosas and his team have decided to bet on another large-scale luxury: Selvazama, a resting place in the middle of the jungle, far from the hotel circuit and in a small community environment.
Aldea Zamá and Selvazama promise a balance between luxury, avant-garde design, and ecological vision, making it impossible not to be enchanted by this space.

Selvazama, Tulum’s real estate paradise.

A development with a vision of the future.

Amid the heyday of the Quintana Roo beaches, Selvazama’s commitment is not so much a tourism position as to take advantage of the opportunity to create community. With this new proposal, Zamá Desarrollos seeks to refresh the offer of the large housing and hotel complexes, rescuing a vision of values, human connection, and educational centers to give rise to a new urban district.
This housing nucleus will include a diversity of options for the inhabitants, which will not only focus on amenities but also on educational proposals.

In planning the project, Zamá Desarrollos identified that the important thing was to find the spaces and elements that triggered the interconnection between the community, albeit with the help of nature and the beauty of the place, but also adding technology and trends of the 21st century. For the precursors of this project, it is about achieving a venue with multiple centers and uses, where the attraction is to travel, explore and discover those moments of interest in all their greatness. Thus, the developers analyze the use of the area’s resources, mainly in a sustainable way (vegetation, materials, water, energy, recycling).

Community integration

Selvazama is based on three principles to achieve its objectives: creativity, well-being, and education. Human connection and community are foundations for a good life; therefore it will be a place that prioritizes interactivity between the inhabitants, bringing people, encouraging collective effort, as well as learning and celebration. As a living space, it will be away from the noise of the city or the highway. Nature itself contributes to isolating the environment and helps residents find perspective and concentration not only to rest but also to live their lives within this project.

One of the main ideas is to integrate local communities, adding their local and pre-Hispanic culture to their knowledge to coexist with the environment, as a way of enriching and expanding the core of the community. The routes are planned to give priority to bicycles and pedestrians, while cars will rest in large parking lots.

Green School: Sustainable Education

An unexpected protagonist will have his headquarters inside Selvazama. It is about Green School Tulum, a bet that would be the main bastion of values and education around the community. The objective is to reflect the natural elements of the region that nourish the balance of this beautiful, magical and unique place in the world.
Green School is a project of educational entrepreneurs John and Cynthia Hardy, who opened the first center of its kind in 2008, in Bali. The headquarters will have a program that goes from basic to upper secondary education based on learning linked to sustainability, to educate the next generation of environmental leaders, regardless of the career or specialization they choose. Therefore, Selvazama does not only seek to impact tourism, but also those who intend to be part of a community that over time will become an agent of change for the country’s beaches and destinations.

As we can see, Selvazama is a project with a vision of the future, inclusive in the communities in which it impacts, and committed to sustainability and leaving a better planet for the next generations. If you want to know more about this impressive development and the great real estate investment opportunities it offers, at Select Riviera Maya Real Estate we have a complete portfolio of investment options that not only fit your budget but also your tastes and needs.