Who is Rodrigo Mari and what is the design concept behind Nautila?

Rodrigo Mari is the architect behind Nautila's design, which draws from the proportional logic of the nautilus shell — specifically the golden ratio, a mathematical proportion found throughout art, architecture, and nature. The concept is applied to spatial planning, orientation, and material selection to create a building that integrates with Tankah Bay's natural setting rather than imposing on it.

What is the management model and can owners rent freely?

Nautila operates on a free management model — there is no mandatory rental operator. Owners decide independently between personal use and rental, set their own rates, hire their own services, and list their property on any platform including Airbnb, Booking, and VRBO. This gives owners full operational and financial control over their asset.

What unit types are available and what do they include?

Nautila offers 2-bedroom condos from 89.9 m² (968 sq ft) and 2-bedroom penthouses with a private pool from 175 m² (1,883 sq ft). All units include mini-split AC, parota wood interiors and closets, granite countertops, an induction kitchen with extractor hood, and access to all shared amenities.

What amenities does the development include?

Nautila's amenities include an infinity pool with sea views, a rooftop with jacuzzis, hammocks, a sundeck, a terrace, a fire pit, a lobby, reception, elevator, private parking, and direct beach access — all within a 15-unit boutique building with 24/7 controlled access and security.

Can a foreign national purchase a beachfront condo in Tankah Bay?

Yes. Foreign nationals can purchase beachfront property in Tankah Bay, Tulum with full ownership rights. Coastal property in Mexico's restricted zone is typically held through a fideicomiso (bank trust) — the appropriate structure depends on the buyer's individual situation, which Heron Real Estate advises on as part of every acquisition.

Nautila Beachfront — 2-Bed Condos in Tankah Bay, Tulum

Property Type
2-Bed Condo

2
Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

968 Sq ft
Area Size

For Sale Pre Construction

Nautila — 2-Bedroom Beachfront Condos in Tankah Bay, Tulum

$643,000 USD

Description

15 units designed around the golden ratio — direct beachfront, owner-managed, no mandatory operator.

Nautila is a boutique beachfront development of 15 residences in Bahía Tankah, Tulum, developed by Grupo GIRA and designed by architect Rodrigo Mari. The project offers 2-bedroom condos from 89.9 m² (968 sq ft) and 2-bedroom penthouses with private pool from 175 m², priced from approximately $643,000 USD ($11,057,756 MXN). The development is currently in presale and sits on direct Tankah Bay beachfront — one of the Riviera Maya’s most environmentally protected coastal zones. There is no mandatory rental operator — owners manage their units freely and can list on Airbnb, Booking, VRBO, or any platform of their choosing.

What makes Nautila a well-positioned beachfront asset in Tulum?

At 15 units across four levels, Nautila’s scale is defined by Tankah Bay’s environmental constraints — the same protected mangroves, freshwater aquifer, and coral reef proximity that permanently limit supply on this stretch of coastline. The design adds a further layer of differentiation: Rodrigo Mari’s architecture draws directly from the proportional logic of the nautilus shell — the golden ratio — applied to spatial planning, orientation, and material selection in a way that produces a building specific to this site rather than a development that could be relocated elsewhere. The parota wood interiors, granite countertops, and induction kitchen specification reflect a finish standard consistent with the beachfront price point. The owner-managed model is a meaningful operational advantage compared to condo-hotel developments in the same zone — owners retain full pricing control, can decide between personal use and rental on their own timeline, and are not subject to a single operator’s commission structure or occupancy policies. The second-largest coral reef in the world runs directly in front of the development, creating a natural wave barrier that keeps the bay calm and transparent year-round, and Cenote Manatí — accessible nearby — is a freshwater channel sanctuary with sea turtle nesting activity from May to November.

What is Bahía Tankah and how does it compare to the Tulum Hotel Zone?

Bahía Tankah is a protected coastal zone approximately ten minutes north of Tulum town, characterized by its underground freshwater rivers, protected mangroves, coral reef proximity, and very low construction density — the result of environmental regulations that apply specifically to this stretch of coastline. Where Tulum’s hotel zone has developed steadily into a dense strip of boutique hotels and residential towers, Tankah Bay has retained the ecological character that originally defined the Tulum coast. The cenotes, sea turtles, and reef access that once distinguished the entire Tulum coastline are now concentrated in zones like Tankah — making them scarcer and more valuable with each passing development cycle. Bahía Tankah is approximately 15 minutes from Tulum town and the Tren Maya station, and accessible by bicycle, shuttle, or car. Foreign nationals can purchase beachfront property in Tankah Bay with full ownership rights. Coastal property in Mexico is typically held through a fideicomiso — the appropriate structure depends on the buyer’s individual situation, which Heron Real Estate advises on as part of every acquisition.