Sun Palace is Palace Resorts' adults-only all-inclusive near Punta Nizuc, at the southern end of the Hotel Zone. The best light is the hour before sunset; families with toddlers do better at sunrise. Sessions from 245 USD.
A good photoshoot at Sun Palace comes down to two choices: the hour and the stretch of beach. This guide covers both, plus how access works for guests.
The Session at a Glance
- ResortAdults-only all-inclusive by Palace Resorts
- Beach facesEast, onto the open Caribbean
Where We Shoot
The adults-only beach. Quiet sand at the southern end of the Hotel Zone.
The water's edge. We always finish at the shoreline, away from the pools and loungers, where the background is only sea and sky.
Nearby. Playa Delfines, the big public beach with the CANCÚN sign and high dunes, is close by for a second setting, and the El Rey archaeological site sits across the road from it.
Sunrise or Sunset
Times for this beach on the 15th of each month in 2027.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:54 pm | 6:26 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:27 pm | 6:57 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 |
| September | 6:34 am | 6:21 pm | 6:50 pm |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:34 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:16 am | 5:36 pm | 6:08 pm |
The beach faces east, so evenings bring soft, even light on wide sand and sunrise lifts straight out of the sea.
How the Photographer Gets In
How does the photographer get in? As your guest. Tell the Sun Palace front desk our name and the time of the session in advance, and we check in at the lobby like anyone meeting you for dinner. A short private session for a staying guest is very seldom charged the outside vendor fee used for weddings, and we confirm the current policy with the resort in writing. Non-guests should plan for a day pass, as our access guide explains.
Sessions in the Cancún Hotel Zone, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios sessions on the beaches of the Cancún Hotel Zone. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at Sun Palace.
Collections and Prices
Every collection includes editing and a private 4K gallery delivered in one to three business days.
| Collection | Time | Photos | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 35 min | 15 | 245 USD |
| Glow Hour | 45 min | 25 | 325 USD |
| Essential Flow | 60 min | 35 | 395 USD |
| Creative Runway | 75 min | 50 | 475 USD |
| Visual Story | 90 min | 70 | 575 USD |
| Full Experience | 90 min | Full gallery | 725 USD |