Guide to the western Mérida metropolitan area

The western side of the Mérida metropolitan area is one of the residential areas that has drawn the most interest in Yucatán in recent years. That is where Kumay is located, in the municipality of Hunucmá, along the Mérida–Hunucmá road. This guide covers what is worth knowing before you visit: how to get there, which services are nearby, what the area offers for everyday life and how a development here is backed.

Location and connectivity

Hunucmá is a municipality of the Mérida metropolitan area, west of the city, between the state capital and the coast. Kumay is reached via the Mérida–Hunucmá road, a direct route that connects to Mérida's western ring road. Reference distances from the development:

• Mérida's western ring road: 15 min · 13 km.
• Mérida's city centre: 45 min · 30 km.
• Mérida International Airport: 30 min · 26 km.
• Sisal beaches: 35 min · 31 km.

That combination —city, airport and coast all within 45 minutes— is what sets the western area apart: you live away from the urban pace without losing access to everything Mérida offers.

Services and infrastructure nearby

Thanks to its proximity to the ring road, the western metropolitan area is a short drive from the services on Mérida's west side: supermarkets, schools, hospitals and clinics, banks and shopping centers. The town of Hunucmá also has local shops, a market and municipal services for everyday needs.

The Mérida–Hunucmá road is the backbone of the area and makes daily trips into the city, for work or school, straightforward.

What the area offers for everyday life

The western area combines the calm setting of Yucatán's inland towns with the proximity of a state capital. Highlights include:

• Nearby coast: Sisal, a fishing port with quiet beaches, is just over half an hour away.
• Nature and culture: native vegetation, cenotes in the region and the traditions of Yucatecan towns.
• Pace of life: less traffic and more space, with Mérida's ring road 15 minutes away.

Inside Kumay, the amenities are designed for community living: a cenote-style pool, padel court, gym, yoga area, kids area and clubhouse.

Underground infrastructure at Kumay

Kumay is designed with 100% underground infrastructure: electricity, water, drainage and telecommunications all run below ground. Beyond cleaner streetscapes —no poles or overhead wiring—, underground infrastructure reduces the networks' exposure to heavy rain and strong winds and makes maintenance easier.

Legal certainty: bank trust and permits

Before choosing a lot in any area, it is worth checking how the development is backed. At Kumay, payments and land title are handled through a bank trust (fideicomiso bancario).

These are the permits typically required for a residential development in Yucatán:

• INAH: clearance from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, required in Yucatán because of archaeological remains in the region.
• Land use: municipal authorization confirming the land may be used for residential purposes.
• CFE feasibility: confirmation from Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission that it can supply power to the development.

You can find more information on the legal certainty page. Kumay is developed by BOMA Desarrollos.

Phases, lot sizes and financing

Kumay is being developed in phases. Current terms:

• CARAO: lots from 150 m² (1,600 sq ft), delivery scheduled for June 2027. 10% down and monthly payments from $2,500 MXN.
• CUZAM: in pre-sale, lots from 125 m² (1,350 sq ft), delivery scheduled for August 2031. 15% down and monthly payments from $3,000 MXN.

Kumay's in-house financing does not require a bank loan. An advisor can share current prices, plans and availability.

Frequently asked questions about the western Mérida metropolitan area

Where is Kumay and how do you get there?

Kumay is located in the municipality of Hunucmá, on the western side of the Mérida metropolitan area. Access is via the Mérida–Hunucmá road, 15 min · 13 km from Mérida’s western ring road and 45 min · 30 km from Mérida’s city centre.

How far are the beach and the airport?

The beaches of Sisal are 35 min · 31 km away and Mérida International Airport is 30 min · 26 km away.

What lot sizes and payment options are available?

In the CARAO phase, lots start at 150 m² (1,600 sq ft), with 10% down and monthly payments from $2,500 MXN. In CUZAM, currently in pre-sale, lots start at 125 m² (1,350 sq ft), with 15% down and monthly payments from $3,000 MXN. Ask an advisor about availability.

How can I verify that a development is trustworthy?

Check three things: that it operates under a bank trust (not just a private contract), that it holds INAH, land use and CFE feasibility permits, and that it shows construction progress with dated photos. At Kumay you can review the documentation on the legal certainty page.