Country Lakes — Mérida, Yucatán
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The Country Lakes Journal

Notes, stories, and perspectives on Yucatán, golf, architecture, community, and the art of living well.

Why Yucatán is Mexico’s most promising real estate investment corridor
Investment7 min read

Why Yucatán is Mexico’s most promising real estate investment corridor

The expansion of Mérida’s Metropolitan Ring Road and the modernization of the deep-water port of Progreso are redrawing the map of wealth on the peninsula.

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Greg Letsche and the art of designing a golf course that converses with the landscape
Golf9 min read

Greg Letsche and the art of designing a golf course that converses with the landscape

A conversation with Gregory T. Letsche on the creative process behind the scenic 18-hole, par-72 course taking shape at Country Lakes.

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Stone, wood, lagoon: the timeless materiality of Artigas Arquitectos
Architecture6 min read

Stone, wood, lagoon: the timeless materiality of Artigas Arquitectos

A guided tour of the architectural decisions that define Country Lakes: chukum, tzalam, reflecting water, and the wide light of the Yucatán tropics.

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The Lake Club: water that becomes a way of life
Lifestyle5 min read

The Lake Club: water that becomes a way of life

More than 50 hectares of lakes, a private dock, and an architecture that invites you to expand. A preview of the Lake Club design by EDSA.

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Living in Yucatán today: why more and more families are choosing Mérida
Community8 min read

Living in Yucatán today: why more and more families are choosing Mérida

Safety, first-world services, and proximity to the sea: the reasons behind the migration of wealth to the peninsula, and what it means for anyone seeking a home-destination.

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Comparative ROI: Yucatán vs. Riviera Maya vs. Riviera Nayarit
Investment11 min read

Comparative ROI: Yucatán vs. Riviera Maya vs. Riviera Nayarit

An analysis of capital appreciation, demand, and vacation-rental returns across Mexico’s three leading premium corridors from 2024 to 2026.

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