Laguna Bacalar, MX
Part of the Chetumal market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
MX$375.3k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
32%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$2,536
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$853
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chetumal market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +$554,584 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $9••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $3••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.3 nights)
Studio (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (MX$88)
4+ bedrooms (MX$39)
2 bedrooms (MX$21)
Studio (MX$21)
1 bedroom (MX$17)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chetumal market averaged 1,227 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier.
An average Chetumal listing earns $254K/year. High-performing listings earn $1.0M, while low-performing listings earn $88K.
Average occupancy in Chetumal is 22%, producing RevPAR of $582 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Chetumal, at $966K.
Rules vary across Chetumal. Chetumal: Lenient. State tax registration required, basic business permit. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally without full compliance. Bacalar: Lenient. Municipal tourism registration recommended, state tax ID needed. Light enforcement, many hosts operate without permits given tourism focus. Mahahual: Lenient. Tourism registration suggested, tax obligations exist. Very light enforcement in this small beach town, informal operations common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chetumal Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and April; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Air Conditioning (96%), Kitchen (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Lake Access (+188%), Bbq (+106%), Pool (+37%).
Average daily rate in Chetumal is $3K, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Chetumal book an average of 29 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 33% higher than weekday occupancy.