Our Team
We bring different backgrounds and perspectives to the table, but we're united by a passion for smart investment, global insight, and real connection with every client we work with.
John Guzman
FounderIn today's competitive market, you need a passionate, local advisor that can help you navigate the home buying and selling process. As a valued client, you'll receive:
• Expertise on neighborhoods and the local markets
• Innovative strategies to market and sell your home
• Additional insights into listings that are not accessible online
• A proven negotiator who will be with you every step of the way
• A trusted and knowledgeable partner through closing and beyond
Liz Plata
Real Estate Advisor | Riviera MayaWith more than 20 years living in the Riviera Maya, Liz Plata brings something that can’t be learned from a brochure: firsthand knowledge of the region, its communities, its growth, and how the local real estate market has evolved.
Liz’s approach is centered on service, education, and honest guidance. Whether you are considering a home, retirement property, relocation, or investment in Mexico, her goal is to help you understand your options before making a decision.
Her experience in real estate, combined with her deep local knowledge, allows her to guide clients through neighborhoods, developments, property options, and the realities of purchasing in the Riviera Maya.
Liz believes real estate should never begin with pressure. It should begin with listening.
As part of Passport & Properties, she serves as a trusted local resource for clients exploring opportunities throughout the Riviera Maya—helping them ask the right questions, understand the market, and find a property that truly fits their lifestyle and long-term goals.
Érika Passos
Real Estate Advisor | Riviera MayaÉrika Passos is originally from Brazil, but ten years ago she made a decision that many people only dream about: she chose Playa del Carmen as home.
Today, as a mother of two daughters and a longtime resident of the Riviera Maya, Érika understands that buying a property is rarely just about square footage, price, or return on investment. A home can represent a fresh start, security for a family, financial freedom, a long-term investment, or simply the chance to build a different kind of life.
Her professional background has always been centered around people, sales, and customer service. In recent years, Érika has focused her experience on the real estate market in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, developing strong knowledge of the area and working with some of the region’s most attractive properties and developments.
Her approach is refreshingly simple: listen first, understand the client’s goals, and only then recommend a property.