Playa Chac Mool is a wide public beach at km 10, just south of Punta Cancun, with bright sand and open sea. Its size makes it easy to find a clean background, though the surf can be strong.
If you are staying near the point and want the classic wide Caribbean beach, this is the one to know. It has lifeguards and toilets too, and that helps with a family session.
Where We Shoot
The wide sand. Room to walk and run, with hardly any furniture in the frame.
The bright water. Late afternoon light turns the sea turquoise.
The waves. They add energy to the frames, but we keep children at the edge.
The Best Hour
Times for the Hotel Zone on the 15th of each month in 2027. Beaches here are public, so no resort pass is needed for the sand.
| 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.
Which Collection
A beach this size needs little walking. The Keepsake at 45 minutes or The Chapter at 60 minutes is usually enough. See every Hotel Zone resort, by stretch if you want a resort close by.
| 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
Most people book from their phone once the flights are sorted, and some from the sun lounger. Send us your dates and who is in the photos. We reply with an hour, a place to start at Cancun Hotel Zone and a collection that fits, usually the same day. We direct every minute in English or Spanish, and you get the private gallery in one to three business days.