4-Bedroom Villa by Guillermo Alcocer — Holistika, Tulum

Casa Bella is a four-bedroom villa in Holistika, Tulum, listed at $1,150,000 USD. Designed by architect Guillermo Alcocer, the property offers 365 m² (3,930 sq ft) of built area on a 301 m² (3,240 sq ft) lot, with an additional 138 m² (1,485 sq ft) of garden. At $3,148/m², it sits at the upper-mid range of the Holistika zone benchmark of $1,500–$3,500/m².

What makes this villa a sound investment in Holistika?

Holistika is one of Tulum’s most established wellness-residential zones, with a land-use profile that limits high-density development and preserves the jungle canopy setting that underpins its property values. Quintana Roo ranked first among all Mexican states for residential property appreciation according to SHF 2025 data, with five-year cumulative growth of approximately 68.8%. Within that context, architect-designed single-family villas in low-density zones have historically traded above zone averages upon resale.

This 4-bedroom’s villa built-to-lot ratio — 365 m² constructed on a 301 m² footprint across multiple levels — reflects a deliberate vertical massing strategy that maximises usable area while preserving the 138 m² garden. Ceiling heights reaching 4.5 metres in select areas are a specific construction differentiator in a market where standard residential builds typically deliver 2.8–3.2 metres.

Who designed Casa Bella and what defines the architectural approach?

Guillermo Alcocer’s brief for Casa Bella centres on the relationship between enclosed and open volume. The living room opens directly onto a terrace, erasing the threshold between interior and exterior under typical conditions. Large windows and strategic orientation are the primary climate tools — cross-ventilation and natural light reduce mechanical cooling dependency, which in turn affects both running costs and material longevity.

Regional materials — locally sourced timber, natural finishes, chukum-adjacent textures — are load-bearing decisions as much as aesthetic ones. In the Holistika microclimate, materials chosen for breathability and humidity resistance perform structurally over the long term. Each of the four suites has a private bathroom and is finished with this same material discipline.

Last updated: April 2026