From southern Costa Mujeres, the sun rises behind Isla Mujeres for much of the year. It depends on where your resort is and on the month, and further north the sun comes up over open sea. It is the great reason to wake up here.
Most of the Caribbean coast sees the sun rise from an empty horizon. Here, there is an island in the way, and a silhouette makes for a far more interesting frame. But it is not the same at every resort.
Where You Are Matters
Isla Mujeres lies east and southeast of this shore. From resorts near Punta Sam and Playa Mujeres, the sunrise line crosses the island for much of the year. Further north, the island falls to the south-east, and the sun comes up over open sea, especially in summer. Each of our guides notes this for its own resort, from the calculations for that exact beach.
The Times
Sunrise on the 15th of each month in 2027:
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:54 pm | 6:26 pm |
| February | 7:18 am | 6:15 pm | 6:45 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:27 pm | 6:57 pm |
| April | 6:28 am | 6:37 pm | 7:07 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 | 7:01 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 | 6:58 am | 5:34 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:35 pm | 6:08 pm |
Costa Mujeres, 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 Costa Mujeres.
How to Use It
Be on the sand 20 minutes before the sun, when the colour begins. Silhouettes work best with a clear outline, so a flowing dress and a simple pose look great. See our list of every Costa Mujeres resort, south to north.
| 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
Message us with your dates, who will be in the photos and where you are staying. We suggest the hour from the sunrise and sunset on your date, confirm availability, usually the same day, and send you a short plan for Costa Mujeres. On the day, we guide you the whole way, so nobody needs to know how to pose. Your edited gallery arrives privately in one to three business days, in full 4K.