Punta Sam sits at the south end of Costa Mujeres, where the car ferry to Isla Mujeres leaves. From nearby beaches you can see the island close by and, in places, the Cancun skyline in the distance. Go late in the day.
Most people pass Punta Sam on their way to a resort or the ferry without stopping. It is a small, working corner of the coast, and it offers a view you do not get further north.
What You See
Isla Mujeres is close across the channel. Looking south, the towers of Cancun sit low on the horizon and catch the last sun. Villa del Palmar Cancun is a short walk from the ferry and has this view from its beach.
The Plan
Start about an hour before sunset. The ferry area is working and practical, so we use the quieter sand nearby and keep the terminal out of frame. Sunset by month:
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:54 pm | 6:26 pm |
| February | 7:18 am | 6:15 pm | 6:45 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:27 pm | 6:57 pm |
| April | 6:28 am | 6:37 pm | 7:07 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 | 7:01 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 | 6:58 am | 5:34 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:35 pm | 6:08 pm |
Costa Mujeres, 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 Costa Mujeres.
Going to the Island
The car ferry runs to Isla Mujeres, with a crossing of about 40 to 55 minutes. Check the current timetable. Passenger ferries from Puerto Juárez are faster. See our Isla Mujeres couples guide.
How It Works
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 Costa Mujeres. 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.