Villa del Palmar Cancún faces Isla Mujeres from Punta Sam, and from roughly February to October the sun rises from behind the island. Families do best at sunrise, couples in the hour before sunset. Sessions start at 245 USD.
Villa del Palmar Cancún has one of the best views on this shore: Isla Mujeres right across the channel and the Cancún skyline on the horizon. That makes it a great setting for family and couples photos. Here is how we plan a session there.
The Session at a Glance
- ResortFamily beach resort and spa, Villa Group
- LocationCarretera a Punta Sam km 5.2, a short walk from the Punta Sam ferry
- ViewsIsla Mujeres and the Cancún skyline
- FamiliesAqua park, kids' splash zone, several pools
- Beach facesSouth-east, toward Isla Mujeres
Where We Shoot
The beach. Isla Mujeres across the channel and the city skyline behind it give frames no other resort here has.
Suite terraces. Family suites and penthouses with terraces make a relaxed, private start.
Isla Mujeres itself. The Punta Sam ferry is a short walk away, so a second location on the island is easy to add.
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 | 7:01 pm | 7:32 pm |
| September | 6:34 am | 6:21 pm | 6:50 pm |
| November | 6:58 am | 5:34 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:35 pm | 6:08 pm |
Sunrise for families with young children, the hour before sunset for couples. If you can face an early start, from roughly February through October the sunrise appears from behind Isla Mujeres.
How the Photographer Gets In
For staying guests, there is no complicated paperwork: you register the photographer as your guest with the front desk a day or two before, and we check in on arrival. The vendor fee you may read about applies to weddings; for a private session, Villa del Palmar Cancún guests are very seldom asked for it, and we confirm the policy in writing before your date. If you are staying at another hotel, a day pass usually applies. More in our guide to outside photographers at resorts.
Sessions in Playa Mujeres, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios sessions on the Playa Mujeres and Costa Mujeres shoreline. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at Villa del Palmar Cancún.
Collections and Prices
All collections include full editing and a private 4K gallery, delivered within 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 |