Punta Cancun is the one place in the Hotel Zone with two seas minutes apart: the open Caribbean and the calm bay. Go early or at the end of the day, when the busy corner around the clubs is quiet.
The point is known for its nightlife, but it is also the most interesting bit of geography in the Hotel Zone. In a single session you can have rocks and waves, then flat turquoise water.
The Two Seas
The Caribbean side. Open sea, deeper colour and movement. It is the place for sunrise.
The bay side. Flat water and soft side light. In summer the sun goes down close to the water here.
The rocks. Dramatic but uneven, so we use them carefully and never with small children.
Who Stays Here
Hyatt Ziva, Krystal, Riu Palace Las Américas and Coral Beach are all at or near the point. If you are elsewhere, it is a short ride along the boulevard.
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.
Light and Prices
Sunrise and 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 |
| 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
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.