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Case Study 2024/2025

An in-depth analysis of the Puerto Fantasía project — strategic rationale, financial structure, and social impact.

The Puerto Fantasía Project — A Case Study in Responsible Mega-Development

The Puerto Fantasía Theme Park Resort represents one of the most comprehensively planned leisure developments in recent history — integrating entertainment, hospitality, residential, and social infrastructure within a single cohesive masterplan guided by sustainability, inclusion, and community impact principles.

Strategic Context

Mexico's Caribbean coast — and in particular the Riviera Maya — has experienced consistent double-digit tourism growth for over a decade. Cancún International Airport handles over 30 million passenger movements annually, serving a captive market of domestic and international visitors seeking world-class entertainment experiences. The Puerto Fantasía site, located just 8 km from the airport, positions the resort to capture a significant share of this existing and growing visitor base.

Financial Structure

Total Investment Volume

$1.05 billion USD across all project phases — funded through a combination of equity, strategic partnerships, and project financing.

Phased Development

The project is structured across three phases to manage risk and ensure each phase achieves financial independence before the next is initiated.

Revenue Streams

Diversified across theme park admissions, water park, hotel rooms, events/confertainment, food & beverage, retail, film studio tours, and residential sales.

Social Impact Framework

  • 5,500+ permanent direct jobs — 80% from local workforce
  • 55% female workforce target across all departments
  • 2.6 million annual visitors generating significant regional economic activity
  • On-site university, hospital, and schools serving employees and community
  • Carbon neutrality target by 2035

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