Playa Langosta has calm, shallow water, a breakwater and a pier on the north shore. It is one of the beaches we use most, especially with small children or for couples who want to walk into the sea.
We keep coming back to this one. We have photographed several guests from other resorts at Playa Langosta during 2026, as well as a proposal. Guests of other resorts come here for one reason: it is flat, clear and easy.
Where We Shoot
The shallows. Children can stand in the sea, and couples can walk in without losing their balance.
The pier. It leads the eye out to the water and gives a strong line for a walking frame.
The side light. The shore faces north, so the sun is never directly in your eyes.
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 |
In summer the sun sets toward the bay, so stay for it.
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 |
Booking, Step by Step
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 Cancun Hotel Zone. 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.