Meet the team

Experience you can trust

With a seasoned development team and unmatched local expertise, Las Piedras and Engel & Volkers offer a partnership you can rely on. Our deep understanding of the region comes from our vast experience in building and delivering many successful projects across Tulum, and Mexico as a whole. A strong track record in navigating cross-border sales, combined with in-house legal and accounting/tax support, ensures seamless transactions and successful outcomes. Trust us to guide you through every step.

The Developer

Las Piedras Developments

Emmanuel Echegaray

Emmanuel Echegaray brings 16 years of architectural and construction experience to the partnership. He has a bachelors degree in Architecture from Las Americas University in Puebla, México, where he graduated with Suma Cum Laude, as well as a Masters degree in parametric design from Control Mad University in Madrid Spain. Emmanuel has a vast experience in project design, visual representation and building residences across Mexico and Spain worth over US $150 M. Born and raised in Puebla MX, Emmanuel has designed and built residences in Tulum, Cancun and Bacalar providing valuable first-hand experience in development in the Yucatan peninsula.

Peter Grant JR

Peter Grant Jr has over 35 years of experience in managing and owning businesses in the construction, forestry, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, and real estate industries. He has a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. Over his career he has had many roles including President of Grant Forest Products Inc which peaked at $1B in sales and 1200 employees and where he designed and built over $1 Billion in manufacturing facilities. Peter began working in construction at the age of 14 and has since been involved with over $2.3 Billion in capital projects in a variety of operating and ownership capacities and has always considered development and construction to be his primary passion.

Lynn Beauregard

Lynn Beauregard brings 35+ years of business and entrepreneurial experience to the partnership. Having owned and been President of T.O Corporate Services in Toronto for the past 23 years. She was also the creator and owner of an infrared fitness studio in Collingwood Ontario. Lynn has key strengths in management, Sales and Marketing, Event Management, interior design, critical to the partnership’s success. Lynn has been traveling to Mexico for over 25 years and is fluent in Spanish as well as French.

Akhil Patel

Akhil Patel is a seasoned professional in finance, business and venture capital. After graduating with honors in Economics and Finance from Carleton University, he built a foundation working in wealth management, mastering wealth preservation and growth. Expanding into venture capital and consulting, Akhil has invested in and advised numerous ventures across real estate, CPG, e-commerce, hospitality, and service-based sectors. His ability to navigate complex market dynamics, create strategic value, and foster strong investor relationships has established him as a key member of this team’s success. As a global real estate investor with properties in multiple cities, including Tulum, Akhil blends market insight with investment acumen to spot high-growth opportunities. His expertise in sales, marketing, and a vast network amplifies project visibility and demand. Passionate about golf, cooking, and travel, he’s attuned to lifestyle trends, inspiring luxury developments that marry Tulum’s natural beauty with modern sophistication.

Mauricio Pulido

Mauricio is a seasoned financial and tax expert, offering strategic guidance and driving financial success across the real estate, hospitality, and retail sectors. His robust background, including degrees in accounting and law and specialized diplomas in financial and tax planning, equips him with a comprehensive understanding of financial complexities. With over 20 years of experience working with global companies, especially those in North America and the Caribbean, Mauricio delivers impactful solutions in financial control, tax optimization, and business strategy, adding significant value to every project.

Andres Estrada

Andres focuses his practice on corporate, real estate and hospitality matters. Andres has vast experience in due diligence, purchase and sale, long-term lease or management, and joint venture agreements, among others, and periodically advises international and domestic developers, asset managers, institutional investors, hotel and tour operators in their ordinary course of business and special transactions.

Sales Team

Engel & Völkers Tulum

Amy Leong

License Partner

Ally Ballam

License Partner

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By Las Piedras Developments

Aldea Zama, Mexico

Hunab Ku House

Villa Hunab Ku is a 5-bedroom villa located in the Aldea Zama neighbourhood of Tulum. Emmanuel was both the architect and builder of this project completed in 2023. The architecture was designed to compliment the local version and Mayan traditions. It included a circular courtyard pool, incredible native landscaping and uplighting, and floor to ceiling windows in the living area. It was completed in 11 months and sold prior to completion. This now operates as one of Tulum’s top performing luxury rentals.

Puebla, Mexico

Alamo House

Alamo 38 House is a 3-story, 650m2 house in Puebla, MX. It has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.  Emmanuel was both the architect and builder of this project completed in 2021.  Made of concrete, stone and wood, this contemporary designed house took 10 months to build and has very unique cantilever elements.

Puebla, Mexico

Tadeo 4912

Tadeo 4912 is a 6-story, 10 unit, condo development in Puebla, MX. It consists of 2 and 3 bedroom units totalling 2800m2. Emmanuel was both the architect and builder of this project completed in 2019. Made of concrete, stone and wood, this contemporary designed building took 18months to build and sold out in 8 months. It had a roof-top terrace, elevator, storage space and lobby.

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