Nichupté Lagoon faces west, so it is where the sun actually sets over the water in Cancun. Book the last 30 minutes of the day, bring repellent and combine it with a beach across the boulevard for two very different looks.
Most visitors never turn around. They watch the sea all day, while behind them on the other side of the boulevard, the sun goes down over Nichupté. It is often the most beautiful frame of the trip, and it is free.
Why It Works
The Caribbean faces east, so the sun sets behind the hotels. The lagoon faces west, with calm water that reflects the sky and mangroves on the far shore. On a clear evening the whole frame turns orange and pink.
Where to Go
Lagoon-side hotels such as Sina Suites, Sotavento and Grand Royal Lagoon sit right on it. If you are on the sea side, we go to a public spot on the lagoon a short drive away. Tell us your hotel, and we will pick the closest one.
When and How
Be there 30 minutes before sunset. Apply repellent before getting dressed, since mosquitoes come out at dusk. Avoid green clothes near the mangroves. Sunset on the 15th of each month in 2027:
| 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.
Beach and Lagoon
Start at the beach in late afternoon, then cross over for the sunset. That takes The Story at 75 minutes.
| 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 |
From First Message to Gallery
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.