UNICO 20°87° is an adults-only, all-inclusive hotel between Xpu-Ha and Akumal, named after its coordinates. It has outdoor spaces and an 11,600 square foot ballroom, and wedding planners note it accommodates Catholic ceremonies.
UNICO 20°87° takes its name from its coordinates, 20 degrees north and 87 degrees west, and its style from contemporary design. Here is how we photograph a wedding there.
The Resort at a Glance
- HotelAdults-only, all-inclusive, between Xpu-Ha and Akumal
- EventsAn 11,600 sq ft ballroom and outdoor spaces
- CeremoniesIncluding Catholic ceremonies
- Beach facesEast, onto the open Caribbean
Venue names and capacities come from the resort's wedding listings and change with renovations and packages, so your coordinator's current sheet is the final word.
Where the Ceremony Happens
The hotel has outdoor event spaces and an 11,600 square foot ballroom, and planners list it among resorts that accommodate Catholic ceremonies. Ask the wedding team for the current outdoor options; for photos, the beach and raised terraces facing the sea are the strongest.
Sunset and Light by Month
Times for this beach on the 15th of each month in 2027.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 am | 5:58 pm | 6:30 pm |
| March | 6:58 am | 6:29 pm | 6:59 pm |
| May | 6:12 am | 6:48 pm | 7:19 pm |
| June | 6:09 am | 6:59 pm | 7:31 pm |
| July | 6:18 am | 7:01 pm | 7:33 pm |
| September | 6:36 am | 6:23 pm | 6:52 pm |
| November | 6:59 am | 5:37 pm | 6:09 pm |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:39 pm | 6:11 pm |
The coast here faces east onto the open Caribbean, so the sun rises over the sea and sets behind the resort, leaving the beach in soft, even light at the end of the day. Plan the ceremony for roughly 90 minutes before sunset; the portraits then land in the softest light of the day. From roughly August through April the sun rises from behind Cozumel, which makes a sunrise session here unusually striking.
Bringing Your Own Photographer
Expect UNICO 20°87° to charge outside wedding vendors for access. Resorts call it a vendor fee, an outside supplier fee or a day pass, and they revise it by season and wedding package, which is why we do not print a number here. The moment to negotiate it is before you sign your wedding package; afterwards coordinators have little room. Ask whether it is charged per vendor or per person, and get the answer by email. We handle the paperwork with your coordinator.
Weddings in Akumal, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios weddings and portraits in Akumal and along the Riviera Maya, so you can see how this light and water look on camera. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at UNICO 20°87°.
Coverage and Prices
IVAE Studios publishes its prices. Half-day coverage of up to four hours is 1,800 to 2,800 USD, enough for the ceremony, family photos, portraits and the start of the reception. A full day of eight to ten hours with a second photographer is 3,500 to 5,500 USD, and adding a wedding film brings it to 5,500 to 8,000 USD. Every gallery is edited and delivered in a private 4K gallery within one to three business days.