Hyatt Ziva sits on the tip of Punta Cancún with water on two sides, so you can propose facing a sunrise over the open Caribbean or, in summer, a sunset over the calm bay. Coverage starts at 245 USD.
Hyatt Ziva Cancún stands on the point where the Hotel Zone turns, with the open Caribbean on one side and the Bahía de Mujeres on the other. That gives a proposal two possible skies. Here is how we plan it; for weddings, see our Hyatt Ziva and Zilara guide.
The Plan at a Glance
- ResortFamily all-inclusive on the tip of Punta Cancún, 547 rooms
- SisterHyatt Zilara Cancún, adults-only, at km 11.5
- Two seasOpen Caribbean on one side, the calm bay on the other
- Best timeSunset over the bay in summer, or sunrise over the Caribbean
Where to Ask
The Caribbean side at sunrise. The sun rises straight out of the sea, the resort is quiet and the photographer can stand anywhere unnoticed.
The bay side at sunset. In summer, the sun sets over the calm bay to the west, one of the few sunsets near the water in Cancún.
The Right Minute
We plan the question for about 25 minutes before sunset, which leaves the best light for photos afterwards. Times on the 15th of each month in 2027:
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:54 pm | 6:26 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:27 pm | 6:56 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 |
| September | 6:34 am | 6:21 pm | 6:50 pm |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:34 pm | 6:05 pm |
| December | 7:16 am | 5:35 pm | 6:08 pm |
Couples We Have Photographed, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios couples sessions on the beaches of the Cancún Hotel Zone. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at Hyatt Ziva Cancún.
Hiding the Photographer and After the Yes
Our photographer arrives early, checks in as your guest and waits 20 to 40 metres from the spot with a long lens, looking like any other guest. We agree three signals: a message when you leave your room, a marker where you stop, and the moment you turn your partner around. You never need to look for us. For a staying guest, a short private session is very seldom charged the outside vendor fee used for weddings, and we confirm the current policy with the resort in writing.
After the yes we take 20 to 40 minutes of portraits while the light lasts. Proposal coverage uses our session collections: Spark, 245 USD for 35 minutes and 15 photos; Glow Hour, 325 USD for 45 minutes and 25 photos; and Essential Flow, 395 USD for 60 minutes and 35 photos. The gallery arrives in one to three business days. More on our surprise proposal photographer page.