PODECOBIs are integrated productive ecosystems where the State acts as an investment promoter, a driver of local capabilities, and a facilitator of public and logistical services. They are designed to boost economic activity and foster shared prosperity through their economic and social impacts.
The Chetumal PODECOBI is located on Mexico’s southern border with Belize and features the following characteristics:
Area: 87.8 hectares
Located in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco, at the southern tip of Quintana Roo:
• 7.4 km from the Belize border.
• 3.5 km from Chetumal International Airport and the Chetumal Airport station of the Maya Train.
• 2 km from the Port of Chetumal.
• Road connection to central and northern Quintana Roo via Federal Highway 186.
Key competitive advantages
• Multimodal connectivity via road, rail, air, and sea.
• Potential for cross-border trade operations, warehousing, and goods distribution.
• Potential access to markets in Central America, the Caribbean, and southeastern Mexico.
• Proximity to the Chetumal Free Trade Zone and specialized fiscal and logistical infrastructure.
Talent availability
• 15 technical degree programs linked to strategic sectors.
• 57 upper secondary education institutions.
• 37 universities and higher education institutions.
• 697 graduates from higher-level STEM programs.
• 5,217 students enrolled in higher-level STEM programs.
Fiscal regime (state or municipal incentives)
• 100% incentives during the 2025, 2026, and 2027 fiscal years on municipal taxes and fees applicable to eligible projects.
• These cover, among other items: property registry updates, change of ownership, property tax, waste collection fees, operating licenses, land-use permits, construction permits, signage permits, and civil protection fees.
Connectivity and logistics
• Federal Highway 186 (Escárcega–Chetumal).
• Chetumal International Airport: 3.5 km.
• Maya Train Chetumal Airport Station: 3.5 km.
• Chetumal seaport: 2 km.
• Belize border: 7.4 km.
Strategic infrastructure
• Estimated electrical capacity of up to 21.5 MW.
• Availability of compressed natural gas for industrial operations.
• Regional availability of water resources (1,741 hm³/year).
Local ecosystem
• Chetumal Free Trade Zone, with a supplementary regime to promote trade and regional economic activity.
• Strategic Controlled Customs Area and land designated for an industrial park.
• Regional infrastructure for storage, distribution, and foreign trade operations.
• Commercial and service environment linked to Belize, Bacalar, and southern Quintana Roo.
Strategic sectors
• Agro-industry
• Energy
• Logistics and foreign trade
• Textiles
• Industrial manufacturing
• Machinery and equipment
• Basic metals
• Technology services
• Textiles
