CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RESIDENTIAL TOURISM AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT BASED ON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCOMMODATIONS IN ISLA CORTES, SINALOA

Abstract

This article analyzes the development of residential tourism on Isla Cortés, Sinaloa, through a growing real estate boom. Residential tourism is presented as a phenomenon deeply rooted in the global economic system, modifying coastal areas through urbanization and real estate development for tourist accommodations facilitated by digital platforms. The study reveals the socio-environmental impacts of this model, including habitat fragmentation and
degradation, deforestation of mangrove areas, and the exploitation of water resources. A mixed-methods approach is employed, incorporating a literature review, case study analysis, and georeferencing of these developments. By examining the relationship between tourism, urbanization, and natural habitat degradation, this research supports a broader understanding of residential tourism as a globalized phenomenon with significant local repercussions. It
underscores the need for rigorous regulatory frameworks and sustainable practices to balance economic benefits with ecological integrity and social inclusion in coastal development.