The colourful Cancun letters are at the El Mirador lookout above Playa Delfines. Go at sunrise or just before the last light, stand well in front of them and use the wide beach below for the rest of your photos.
It is a little touristy, and you will want the photo anyway. Everyone does. Here is how to get a good one, without spending your holiday in a queue.
When to Go
Early morning is the emptiest. Midday is the busiest, and the light is hard. Late afternoon is pretty but popular. If you get there at sunrise, you may have the letters to yourselves for a few minutes.
How to Do It
Solid colours stand out better than prints against the bright letters. Stand a few steps in front, rather than leaning on them, so the whole word shows behind you. Children love climbing, but they are safer standing. Then head down to the sand for frames with the sea.
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.
Making It a Session
A quick stop at the letters fits into any session in the southern Hotel Zone. Our Playa Delfines guide covers the beach below.
| 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 It Works
There are three steps. First, you send us your dates and the people involved. Second, we choose the hour from the real sun times for Cancun Hotel Zone on your dates, and we confirm the plan with you. Third, we shoot, and your private 4K gallery reaches you within one to three business days, while the trip still feels recent.