El Cuyo

As of June 2026, El Cuyo, Tizimín, Río Lagartos have 270 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in El Cuyo generates $255K per year. High-performing properties earn $963K/year, while low-performing properties earn $67K/year. With supply declining slightly while revenue remains flat, the market shows stagnant demand absorption—the nearly 4x gap between high and low performers indicates significant operational or positioning variance rather than broad market strength at 21% occupancy.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in El Cuyo. Average annual revenue is $255K with 21% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to $963K/year. Stable supply and revenue levels suggest a mature, settled market with limited growth momentum, while the four-fold gap between average and top performers indicates significant performance variability driven by property-level differentiation rather than broad market expansion.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in El Cuyo is 21%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of $3K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of $568 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in El Cuyo, with annual revenue of $1.1M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the El Cuyo market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the El Cuyo area. El Cuyo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations enforced at municipal level. Operates under general Yucatán state tourism rules with minimal oversight. Hosts operate freely. Tizimín: Lenient. Basic business registration theoretically required but rarely enforced. No STR-specific rules. Limited municipal capacity for oversight. Río Lagartos: Lenient. Minimal regulation beyond general tourism permits. Small town with limited enforcement infrastructure. Hosts operate with little restriction. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The El Cuyo Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The wide gap between average revenue ($255K) and top performers ($963K) suggests significant performance variance driven by property differentiation rather than market-wide constraints. With 21% occupancy, competition remains moderate, leaving room for differentiated properties to capture disproportionate value.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak winter season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 49% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-October) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in El Cuyo listings include: Kitchen (94%), Air Conditioning (92%), Balcony (64%), Tv (59%), Private Yard (56%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Pets Allowed, Tv, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 57% more ($887K/year vs $565K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in El Cuyo over the last 12 months: May: $17K, June: $11K, July: $19K, August: $18K, September: $11K, October: $9K, November: $14K, December: $22K, January: $24K, February: $13K, March: $23K, April: $26K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in El Cuyo is $3K, up 12% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average $2K/night, 2-bedroom properties average $3K/night, 3-bedroom properties average $5K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average $9K/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in November.

Guests in El Cuyo book an average of 26 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 23 days, 2-bedroom: 31 days, 3-bedroom: 37 days, 4+ bedroom: 44 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the El Cuyo Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 2%, revenue per listing decreased 3%, occupancy fell 2%, average nightly rates increased 12%, and lead time decreased 25%. Despite rate increases, the combination of falling occupancy and shortened booking windows suggests weakening demand relative to supply, while the wide gap between average ($255K) and top-performing listings ($963K) indicates highly uneven market performance.

In El Cuyo, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 39% higher occupancy than weekdays.