Cultural Affairs
Where culture becomes everyday.
Real estate is often reduced to blueprints and square meters, but at Bacab La Veleta, culture is as fundamental as the walls themselves. The project was envisioned not only as a place to live, but as a living cultural platform—one that integrates art, gastronomy, and community into daily life. Here, creativity is not peripheral. It is at the very heart of the experience.
Artery: an evolving cultural residency
At the center of this vision lies Artery, Bacab’s artist residency and gallery. Far from being a static exhibition space, Artery is designed to evolve with each artist who inhabits it. Painters, writers, musicians, and performers from around the world are invited to create, showcase their work, and share their process directly with the community.
For residents, this means art is not confined to frames on a wall—it is something alive, developing before their eyes. Workshops, open studios, and exhibitions blur the line between audience and creator, transforming everyday encounters into moments of inspiration. For investors, it creates a property anchored in cultural prestige, attracting a global audience that values depth and authenticity.
Mera: culture through taste and design
Beyond visual arts, culture at Bacab flows into the sensory world. Mera, the café-laboratory, embodies this philosophy. Its Japanese-inspired brewing methods—Chemex, AeroPress, Arita, Origami—elevate coffee to ritual, while its design-driven atmosphere sparks creativity and dialogue. Mera is not just a café; it is a gathering place where conversations stretch from gastronomy to art, from daily routines to new ideas.
For locals and travelers, it is a hub of exchange. For residents, it is an extension of their home that connects them to the cultural pulse of Tulum.
Jardín: the stage of possibilities
The beating heart of Bacab is Jardín, a space that never looks the same twice. During the day, it is an open-air living room where neighbors cross paths and ideas flow. At night, it transforms: jazz sessions at sunset, outdoor cinema beneath the stars, and spontaneous gatherings that weave together locals, visitors, and creatives.
Jardín was conceived not just as an amenity, but as a stage for cultural expression. This versatility turns Bacab into a landmark where culture is not consumed passively but co-created by those who inhabit it.
Culture as a generator of value
Integrating culture into real estate creates more than lifestyle—it creates long-term value. Developments that host and nurture cultural life become destinations in themselves. Bacab La Veleta is not only attractive to residents looking for depth and authenticity, but also to investors who understand that cultural prestige translates into higher demand, stronger rental flows, and sustained appreciation.
Culture here is not an afterthought or seasonal program. It is structural, embedded into the DNA of the project. That is what makes Bacab unique: it transforms the act of living into an act of participating, of contributing, of belonging.
Explore how Bacab La Veleta integrates culture into daily living and why this makes it one of the most unique and valuable projects in Tulum.
