Yes, if you have small children or want an empty beach. The open Caribbean south of Punta Cancun faces the sunrise directly, the sand has no footprints and the air is cool. Sunrise runs from about 6:05 am in June to 7:27 am in January.
Nobody goes on holiday to get up at 6 am. But it is the hour when the Hotel Zone is at its most beautiful, and if your children already wake you up that early, you may as well use it.
Who It Suits
Toddlers. They are awake anyway, and at their happiest.
Shy couples. No one is watching.
Anyone in a busy resort. Crowded pools are empty.
It suits teenagers less, and anyone out dancing the night before.
Where to Go
The open Caribbean, from Punta Cancun south, faces the sun directly. North shore beaches get a softer sunrise from the side.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:54 pm | 6:26 pm |
| February | 7:17 am | 6:15 pm | 6:45 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:27 pm | 6:56 pm |
| April | 6:28 am | 6:36 pm | 7:06 pm |
| May | 6:09 am | 6:47 pm | 7:18 pm |
| June | 6:05 am | 6:58 pm | 7:30 pm |
| July | 6:14 am | 7:00 pm | 7:32 pm |
| August | 6:26 am | 6:47 pm | 7:17 pm |
| September | 6:34 am | 6:21 pm | 6:50 pm |
| October | 6:43 am | 5:53 pm | 6:23 pm |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:34 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:16 am | 5:35 pm | 6:08 pm |
Cancun Hotel Zone, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios work on this coast, so you can see how this light and water look on camera. It shows our work in the area, not necessarily at Cancun Hotel Zone.
How It Works
We meet at your lobby 20 minutes before the sun. You can go straight to breakfast afterwards, with the rest of the day free. Our guide to sunrise with young kids has more.
| Collection | Time | Photos | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Postcard | 35 min | 15 | 295 USD |
| The Keepsake | 45 min | 25 | 375 USD |
| The Chapter | 60 min | 35 | 475 USD |
| The Story | 75 min | 50, 2 looks | 545 USD |
| The Editorial | 90 min | 70, 2 looks | 645 USD |
| The Heirloom | 90 min | Full gallery, 2 looks | 895 USD |
How to Book
Booking takes a few messages. Tell us your dates, your hotel and who is coming. We come back with the best hour that week at Cancun Hotel Zone, a place to start and the collection that fits, usually the same day. During the session we direct you in English or Spanish, and you keep moving, which is why the photos feel natural. One to three business days later, your private gallery is ready.