AN EXCLUSIVE LIFEON THE LAKEWITHIN COUNTRY LAKES
19 lakefront residential lots within Country Lakes, the most exclusive masterplan community in Yucatan. Navigable lakes at the heart of the community. All owners enjoy access to La Perla's private lake club.
Why La Perla
The scale of a boutique community. The backing of Country Lakes.
La Perla is a boutique private community of 19 premium residential lots — 8 lakefront, 11 garden — within Country Lakes, Yucatan. Owning at La Perla means accessing the full Country Lakes lifestyle — navigable lakes, an 18-hole golf course, and private clubhouses — without sacrificing the exclusivity of an intimate community with a private lake club.
Lake Life
Much more than a lot
La Perla combines the privacy of a boutique community with a life connected to the lake, nature, and Country Lakes amenities.
Private Lake Club
An exclusive space for La Perla owners, with direct lake access and amenities designed to enjoy it.
Navigable private lakes
Country Lakes' 50+ hectares of navigable lakes run through the master plan. From your lot, you can travel the private lake system by kayak or small boat across the community's waterways.
Country Lakes Ecosystem
50+ hectares of navigable lakes
Golf Club, Lake Club and Sports Club
Town Center
18-hole golf course
24/7 controlled access
450+ hectares of protected green areas
Country Lakes — master design by EDSA · architecture by Artigas · trust INVEX
Location
Connected to Merida. Near the coast.
A location that combines city access, beach proximity, and a quieter residential environment.
Lifestyle & coast
Town Center, beaches, and everyday convenience
Town Center 2 min · Northern coast ~20 min by car
Country Lakes Town Center offers restaurants, services, and daily amenities. The beaches of Sisal, Chuburna, and Progreso are approximately 20 minutes away by car along the northern coast.
Easy arrival
Merida International Airport
~1 hr by car
Direct flights from major cities in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Security & peace of mind
Merida is one of the safest cities in North America
#2 safest city in the Americas — CEOWorld Magazine
With a homicide rate of just 1.3 per 100,000, Merida is safer than Austin (7.2), Mexico City (8.5), Dallas (12.5), Houston (13.8), and Monterrey (12–13). Yucatan has been the most peaceful state in Mexico for 8 consecutive years.
Developers
The team behind La Perla
Chukum Inmobiliaria leads the development and commercialisation of La Perla, with more than 40 years of premium residential experience and a track record in high-end Mexico City markets such as Pedregal and San Jerónimo.
- 40+ years of premium residential development experience
- Track record in established high-end Mexico City markets
- Responsible for La Perla's development and commercialisation
BOMA Desarrollos · Country Lakes master developer
La Perla sits within Country Lakes, the broader masterplanned community developed by BOMA Desarrollos — over 1,100 hectares with navigable lakes, an 18-hole golf course, and private clubs. Masterplan by EDSA. Architecture by Artigas.
Legal Structure
Clear and secure legal structure
The property is acquired through a bank trust with INVEX, with a registered subdivision and notarial deed.
More information on the legal structure
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about La Perla
La Perla is a boutique private community of 19 premium residential lots — 8 lakefront and 11 garden — within Country Lakes, the most exclusive masterplan community in Yucatan. All owners enjoy access to La Perla's private lake club, plus the full Country Lakes amenities.
The property is acquired through a bank trust (fideicomiso) with INVEX, one of Mexico's most recognized trust institutions. The subdivision is registered and the transaction is formalized through a notarial deed, providing full legal certainty to the buyer — including foreign nationals.
Country Lakes is a 1,100+ hectare masterplan that includes 50+ hectares of navigable lakes, an 18-hole par 72 golf course, three private clubs (Golf Club, Lake Club, and Sports Club), a Town Center with shops and restaurants, 450+ hectares of protected green areas, and 24/7 controlled access.
The Town Center is the daily-life hub within Country Lakes — just 2 minutes from La Perla. It includes a marina, restaurants, a grocery store, pharmacy, and schools, all inside the gated community with 24/7 controlled access. Residents don't need to leave Country Lakes for everyday needs — it's a complete residential ecosystem with the convenience of having everything minutes from home.
La Perla has only 19 residential lots: 8 lakefront lots (Lago) ranging from 409 to 500 m², and 11 garden-view lots (Jardin) from 255 to 345 m². Availability is limited and currently in pre-sale phase.
Country Lakes is located north of Merida, Yucatan, approximately 1 hour from the international airport, 2 minutes from the Town Center, and near the beaches of Sisal, Chuburna, and Progreso on the northern coast. Direct flights connect from Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Houston, Dallas, and other cities.
La Perla is developed by Chukum Inmobiliaria, with over 40 years of experience in premium residential developments in Mexico City, including areas like San Jeronimo and Pedregal. The Country Lakes masterplan is developed by BOMA Desarrollos, with master design by EDSA and architecture by Artigas.
Yes. Foreign buyers purchase through a bank trust (fideicomiso) with INVEX, a legal structure recognized and regulated by Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission. This mechanism grants the buyer full rights of use, enjoyment, and sale of the property with complete legal certainty.
Yes. Merida was ranked the 2nd safest city in the Americas by CEOWorld Magazine — behind only Quebec City, Canada. Yucatan has been the most peaceful state in Mexico for 8 consecutive years (Mexico Peace Index), with a homicide rate of approximately 1.3 per 100,000 — compared to Austin (7.2), Mexico City (8.5), Dallas (12.5), Houston (13.8), and Monterrey (12–13). The U.S. State Department rates Yucatan at Level 1, the lowest advisory possible — the same level as Japan and Iceland. Within Country Lakes, residents also benefit from 24/7 controlled access.
Yes. Country Lakes' 50+ hectares of navigable lakes are designed for kayaks and small craft within the private waterways of the master plan. The northern coast is approximately 20 minutes away by car.