In a city known for its rich cultural heritage and rapidly evolving urban landscape, a new chapter in real estate development is being written—this time, with a woman at the helm. MID CityBeat had the honor of attending the inauguration of ARMORÁN PLAZA, which, I have to say, was a seriously fun party—there was a full symphony orchestra playing pop hits, fireworks lighting up the sky, and some pretty amazing canapés that disappeared fast. The project is a visionary mixed-use building in Temozón Norte, and meeting the trailblazing woman behind the project: Ana Cristina Correa Cervera, one of the few female real estate developers in Yucatán.
A lawyer by profession and notary aspirant, Ana Cristina is the General Director of Grupo Foret, a homegrown company with bold plans for sustainable urban growth.
More than a businesswoman, Ana Cristina is a change-maker. Each of her developments is connected to a social cause through Fundación Foret, the philanthropic arm of the company. With the inauguration of her latest project, ARMORÁN PLAZA, she’s channeling support to a shelter for women and children who have survived extreme domestic and gender-based violence. The shelter provides security, tools for emotional recovery, and guidance toward a life of autonomy and dignity.
Her vision fuses infrastructure with purpose, compassion, and bold leadership—breaking the glass ceiling while raising up the community.
Grupo Foret: A Yucatecan Real Estate Company with Heart
Founded six years ago, Grupo Foret is much more than a construction and development firm. It’s a Yucatecan company dedicated to sustainable growth, job creation, and community development.
Their guiding philosophy: create value not only through high-quality design and construction, but by investing in the people and places that give Mérida its soul.
In the next five years, Grupo Foret is committed to:
- Generating more than 350 new jobs
- Investing over $1.58 billion pesos
- Dedicating more than 40% of development surfaces to green spaces
This long-term vision emphasizes legal certainty, social responsibility, and sustainable urban planning—a holistic approach that’s rare, and refreshingly impactful.
ARMORÁN PLAZA: A Landmark Development in Temozón Norte
The latest result of Ana Cristina’s leadership is ARMORÁN PLAZA, a newly inaugurated mixed-use development located in one of Mérida’s fastest-growing and best-connected districts: Temozón Norte.
📍 Located at Calle 40, next to Universidad Marista and Periférico
ARMORÁN PLAZA was conceived as a space where business, lifestyle, and community converge. It includes:
- 🏢 72 premium corporate offices
- 🏡 24 high-end residential apartments
- 🛍️ 5 commercial spaces dedicated to essential services and culinary experiences
Set in a prime location just minutes from hospitals, schools, shopping centers, and major roadways, ARMORÁN PLAZA reflects the evolution of modern Mérida: dynamic, strategic, and deeply connected to the needs of the people who live and work here.
📻 Don’t Miss the Interview
Want to hear directly from Ana Cristina?
🎙️ Tune in to “What’s Happening Yucatán with Stephanie Carmon”
📅 Friday, July 4
⏰ 8–9 PM
📻 On Radio Mundo 89.3 FM
She’ll be sharing her personal journey, her experience as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and her vision for Mérida’s sustainable future.
A New Era for Mérida, Led by Women
With developments like ARMORÁN PLAZA and leadership like Ana Cristina’s, the future of Yucatán’s urban growth is not only bright—it’s inclusive. This is real estate that goes beyond architecture—it builds opportunity, strengthens community, and makes room for everyone at the table.
Stay tuned to MID CityBeat as we continue to spotlight the changemakers redefining what it means to build in Mérida.
