Bacalar Casa Relaxo on the Lagoon with Private Doc Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- MX$1.5M
- Occupancy
- 36.2%
- Daily rate
- MX$13,970
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Buenavista brought in MX$263,812 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 7% more than the Quintana Roo average of MX$246,705.
The short answer
Buenavista earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged MX$4,916 a night and were booked on 24% of available nights, against MX$2,825 and 34% for the Quintana Roo average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in May, usually the slowest. With only 35 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 35 active listings, Buenavista is the 20th-largest of 27 Quintana Roo markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Buenavista listing averaged MX$263,812 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Quintana Roo average: MX$246,705), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Buenavista listing brings in MX$48,100 in July, its best month, and MX$24,500 in May, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.5 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about twice what May does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$34,800. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December 2025 and bookings in October 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | MX$23,986 | 25.1% | MX$4,298 | MX$800 | 35 days | 3.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | MX$31,762 | 33.4% | MX$4,372 | MX$1,025 | 43 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | MX$33,573 | 29.8% | MX$4,458 | MX$1,119 | 81 days | 3.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | MX$49,900 | 28.9% | MX$4,649 | MX$1,610 | 96 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | MX$32,289 | 25.1% | MX$4,546 | MX$1,042 | 62 days | 2.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | MX$33,291 | 27.3% | MX$4,531 | MX$1,189 | 41 days | 3.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | MX$37,272 | 29.6% | MX$4,572 | MX$1,202 | 41 days | 4.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | MX$25,017 | 26.5% | MX$4,547 | MX$834 | 21 days | 3.9 nights |
| May 2026 | MX$24,601 | 18.7% | MX$4,340 | MX$794 | 25 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | MX$39,703 | 28.3% | MX$4,184 | MX$1,323 | 19 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | MX$57,107 | 31.8% | MX$4,434 | MX$1,842 | 47 days | 4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | MX$34,191 | 26.4% | MX$4,293 | MX$1,103 | 42 days | 2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Buenavista listing earns about MX$19,600 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Buenavista Airbnb took in MX$263,812 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about MX$15,800 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about MX$33,800 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the MX$12,400 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about MX$16,800 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about MX$13,700 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | MX$251,412 | MX$532,100 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Buenavista bookings | MX$12,400 | MX$26,200 |
| Gross bookings | MX$263,812 | MX$558,300 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 71% of Buenavista listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −MX$31,500 | −MX$66,600 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; MX$0 if you clean yourself | −MX$12,400 | −MX$26,200 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −MX$13,200 | −MX$27,900 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −MX$5,300 | −MX$11,200 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −MX$7,900 | −MX$16,700 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −MX$2,600 | −MX$2,600 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −MX$1,300 | −MX$1,300 |
| ManagementMX$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | MX$0 | MX$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | MX$0 | MX$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | MX$0 | MX$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −MX$74,200 | −MX$152,500 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | MX$189,612about MX$15,800 a month | MX$405,800about MX$33,800 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Buenavista's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Buenavista home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about MX$46,500 a month, against MX$22,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Buenavista listings were booked on 24% of the nights they were open over the past year, 10 percentage points below the Quintana Roo average (34%) and 9 points below the Mexico average (33%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 34% in July and falls to 23% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Buenavista, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 24% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Buenavista, known as ADR (average daily rate), was MX$4,916 over the past year, about 74% above the Quintana Roo average of MX$2,825 and about 92% above the Mexico average of MX$2,565. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about MX$4,295 and MX$4,600.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 8.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Buenavista
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$4,450. The 12-month ADR of MX$4,916 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Buenavista it averaged MX$1,060 over the past year, from about MX$791 in a typical May to about MX$1,550 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about twice May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$1,140. The 12-month RevPAR of MX$1,060 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 35 active listings, the monthly pattern in Buenavista is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in May.
Average revenue by month in Buenavista
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, MX$34,800.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | MX$33,300 |
| February | MX$34,200 |
| March | MX$37,700 |
| April | MX$29,700 |
| May | MX$24,500 |
| June | MX$36,000 |
| July | MX$48,100 |
| August | MX$32,600 |
| September | MX$33,300 |
| October | MX$33,600 |
| November | MX$32,200 |
| December | MX$41,900 |
Guests book Buenavista stays 56 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 72 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 20 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 56 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 35 active listings in Buenavista display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Buenavista.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks Cozumel, Akumal and Cancún Hotel Zone as the parts of Buenavista that draw short-term rental guests. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Cozumel | An island destination renowned for its clear waters and exceptional snorkeling and diving. It draws nature lovers and adventure seekers, providing a serene escape from the mainland. | Chankanaab National Park, Punta Sur Eco Beach Park, Cozumel Pearl Farm, El Cedral, San Gervasio Mayan Ruins |
| Akumal | Famous for its beautiful bay and sea turtles, Akumal is a quieter alternative for tourists seeking nature and tranquility, ideal for family vacations and eco-tourism. | Akumal Beach, Yal-Ku Lagoon, Akumal Ecological Center, Half Moon Bay, Cenote Santa Cruz |
| Cancún Hotel Zone | A stretch of beachfront resorts and entertainment venues, perfect for tourists looking for a lively atmosphere with beautiful beach access and a variety of activities. | La Isla Shopping Village, Chichen Itza tours, Cancún Underwater Museum, Mayan Museum of Cancun, Playa Delfines |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 66% of listings in Buenavista, alongside 12 private-room listings (34%). Houses are the most common property type at 60%, about three times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (20%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Buenavista Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 65.7% | 23 |
| Private room | 34.3% | 12 |
Listings by property type
Buenavista Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 60.0% | 21 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 20.0% | 7 |
| Apartment/Condo | 14.3% | 5 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.9% | 1 |
| Unique stay | 2.9% | 1 |
The most common size among Buenavista's 23 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (7 homes).
Buenavista entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.3% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 17.4% | 4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.4% | 7 |
| 3 bedrooms | 13.0% | 3 |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 21.7% | 5 |
Buenavista is a group-trip market: 45% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.9 times the share of the next most common size, four guests (24%). Shares are of the 33 listings with a guest capacity on file (94% of the market).
Buenavista listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 18.2% | 6 |
| 4 guests | 24.2% | 8 |
| 5 guests | 3.0% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 6.1% | 2 |
| 7 guests | 3.0% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 45.5% | 15 |
Buenavista hosts set up an average of 4.3 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 43% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Lake access is common in Buenavista: 71% of listings offer it, and 40% have a pool. Only 69% of listings offer a kitchen.
Share of Buenavista listings with each common amenity
Guests
Buenavista splits its demand between home and abroad: 48% of guests who left reviews live outside Mexico, led by visitors from France and the United States. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 40%, followed by English and French.
52% of Buenavista guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Buenavista guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Mexico City | 10.1% |
| Cancún | 4.1% |
| Chetumal | 2.7% |
| Puebla | 2.7% |
| Tijuana | 2.0% |
Where Buenavista guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 51.6% |
| France | 15.7% |
| United States | 14.4% |
| Canada | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | 3.3% |
Languages spoken by Buenavista guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.7% |
| English | 34.9% |
| French | 15.1% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Italian | 2.1% |
Buenavista Airbnbs average 4.72 stars, and 3% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.63, against 4.79 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Buenavista; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.72 |
| Cleanliness | 4.63 |
| Communication | 4.79 |
| Location | 4.66 |
| Check-in | 4.72 |
| Value | 4.64 |
Booking patterns
94% of Buenavista listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 49% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Buenavista listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 80.0% | 28 |
| 181-270 days | 14.3% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 5.7% | 2 |
Days a year Buenavista listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.7% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 14.3% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 48.6% | 17 |
| 1-30 days | 31.4% | 11 |
The average Buenavista booking lasts 4 nights, longest in June and shortest in August. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year. Nearly three-quarters of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Buenavista
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Buenavista accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Buenavista listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Buenavista, used by 31% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 54% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 34% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Buenavista listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than three-quarters of Buenavista listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is MX$315, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to MX$767, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4 nights, that adds roughly MX$80 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Buenavista, a five-bedroom home, took in MX$1,460,000 over the past year, about 5.5 times the city's average of MX$264,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have two and three bedrooms.
Bacalar Casa Relaxo on the Lagoon with Private Doc Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Casa Marivan · Lagoon Front · Private Dock Private room · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.77
Casa Pibe · Lagoon Front · Private Dock Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.36
Lake front villa/rooftop/nature & no noise Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.78
Casa Itzae | Private Dock, facing Laguna Bacalar Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Villa with a hot tub in Bacalar Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.87 Only 11% of Buenavista listings are classed as professionally managed, though 46% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 37% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 71% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the five nearby markets in the table, all within 100 km, San Pedro (100 km away, 47 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.7 times as much as Buenavista.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacalar 19 km | 920 | MX$245,304 | MX$2,606 | 31% |
| Xul-Ha 35 km | 70 | MX$192,236 | MX$2,264 | 27% |
| Chetumal 49 km | 316 | MX$79,287 | MX$1,031 | 31% |
| Mahahual 62 km | 208 | MX$132,600 | MX$2,168 | 26% |
| San Pedro Belize · 100 km | 47 | MX$723,687 | MX$6,781 | 35% |
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FAQ
An active Buenavista Airbnb grossed MX$263,812 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 35 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in MX$41,600 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Buenavista listings earn between MX$9,200 and MX$41,600 in a typical month, and the top tenth MX$78,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Buenavista were booked on 24% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Quintana Roo average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Buenavista cost MX$4,916 before fees. Half of listings charge between MX$1,335 and MX$5,305, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Buenavista listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Buenavista Airbnb grossed MX$263,812 in the 12 months to September 2026, 7% above the Quintana Roo average of MX$246,705. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, MX$189,612 a year (about MX$15,800 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about MX$33,800 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging MX$48,100 per active listing over the past two years, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Buenavista listing was open to book earned MX$1,060 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made MX$2,690 or more.
Buenavista stays were booked 56 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Buenavista Airbnb stay lasted 4 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Buenavista Airbnbs 4.72 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Cozumel, Akumal and Cancún Hotel Zone draw the most short-term rental interest in Buenavista. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 35 active Airbnb listings in Buenavista as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bacalar, 19 km away.
In Buenavista, more than three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is MX$315, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to MX$767, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 35 active Airbnb listings in Buenavista from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Mexican pesos at MX$17.5 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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