La Valise is a small boutique hotel on Tulum's beach road. Nearby you have Tulum's beaches, the jungle and cenotes; the ruins need a permit for professional photos. Sessions start at 245 USD.
Tulum gives a session three worlds: the beach, the jungle and the cenotes. Here is how we plan one for guests of La Valise Tulum.
At a Glance
- StayBoutique hotel on the beach road
- NearbyTulum's beaches, jungle and cenotes
- Best hoursSunrise or the hour before sunset
Where We Shoot
The beach. Tulum's open Caribbean, best at sunrise and the last light.
The jungle and cenotes. Shade and green light while the sun is high; cenotes charge entry and set their own camera rules.
The ruins. Tulum's cliff-top ruins are an INAH archaeological site, where professional photography needs a permit, so we usually photograph the coast around them rather than inside.
The Light, Month by Month
Times for this part of the coast on the 15th of each month in 2027. Quintana Roo keeps the same clock all year.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 am | 5:59 pm | 6:31 pm |
| March | 6:58 am | 6:30 pm | 6:59 pm |
| May | 6:14 am | 6:48 pm | 7:19 pm |
| June | 6:10 am | 6:59 pm | 7:31 pm |
| July | 6:19 am | 7:01 pm | 7:33 pm |
| September | 6:37 am | 6:24 pm | 6:53 pm |
| November | 6:59 am | 5:39 pm | 6:10 pm |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:40 pm | 6:13 pm |
The beach faces east: sunrise lifts out of the sea, and the hour before sunset is soft on the sand.
Where We Meet You
We meet you at La Valise Tulum or at an agreed beach access. Beaches in Mexico are public, so a session on the sand needs no resort pass; cenotes charge entry, which we include in the plan.
Sessions in Tulum, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios sessions in Tulum and along the Riviera Maya. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at La Valise Tulum.
Collections and Prices
Prices include editing and delivery in a private 4K gallery, usually within one to three business days.
| Collection | Time | Photos | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 35 min | 15 | 245 USD |
| Glow Hour | 45 min | 25 | 325 USD |
| Essential Flow | 60 min | 35 | 395 USD |
| Creative Runway | 75 min | 50 | 475 USD |
| Visual Story | 90 min | 70 | 575 USD |
| Full Experience | 90 min | Full gallery | 725 USD |