Zoëtry Paraíso de la Bonita is a small luxury resort of about 90 to 100 oceanfront suites near Puerto Morelos. Wedding listings name The Pier for about 40 guests, the beach for about 80 and the Impressions rooftop for about 70, which makes it ideal for intimate weddings.
Zoëtry Paraíso de la Bonita is built for intimacy: few suites, all on the ocean, and wedding spaces sized for small groups. A pier, a beach and a rooftop give three distinct looks. Here is how we photograph them.
The Resort at a Glance
- ResortSmall luxury resort, Zoëtry brand (Hyatt Inclusive Collection)
- SizeAbout 90 to 100 oceanfront suites
- SuitesAll oceanfront, with private terraces and hammocks or chaise lounges
- Ceremony sitesThe Pier (about 40), the beach (about 80), Impressions rooftop (about 70)
- Beach facesEast, behind the protected reef
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 Pier, about 40 guests, is the romantic choice: open water around the couple and a natural leading line. The beach, about 80, gives the classic sand ceremony on calm, reef-protected water. The Impressions rooftop, about 70, adds height and the last warm light of the day.
Sunset and Light by Month
Times for this beach on the 15th of each month in 2027.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:55 pm | 6:27 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:28 pm | 6:57 pm |
| May | 6:10 am | 6:47 pm | 7:18 pm |
| June | 6:06 am | 6:58 pm | 7:30 pm |
| July | 6:15 am | 7:00 pm | 7:32 pm |
| September | 6:35 am | 6:21 pm | 6:50 pm |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:35 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:16 am | 5:36 pm | 6:09 pm |
The coast here faces east, and the Puerto Morelos reef, a protected national park a short distance offshore, breaks the waves, so the water near the beach is usually calm. The sun sets behind the resort, leaving the sand in soft, even light at the end of the day. We plan ceremonies to start about 90 minutes before sunset, so that family photos and portraits fall in the warm last light.
Bringing Your Own Photographer
Like most all-inclusive resorts on this coast, Zoëtry Paraíso de la Bonita charges outside wedding photographers for access, either as a vendor fee or as a per-person day pass, and the amount changes by season and package. Ask for the exact figure in writing before you sign, and ask whether it applies per vendor or per person, because a photographer and a second shooter are two people. We send our insurance and identification paperwork to your coordinator ourselves. Our guide to outside photographers at resorts explains how these charges work.
Weddings in Cancún, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios weddings and portraits on the Cancún coast, so you can see how this light and water look on camera. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at Zoëtry Paraíso de la Bonita.
Coverage and Prices
Our wedding prices are public. Up to four hours of coverage costs 1,800 to 2,800 USD; a full day of eight to ten hours with a second photographer is 3,500 to 5,500 USD; photography plus a wedding film is 5,500 to 8,000 USD. The resort's access charge for outside vendors is separate and paid to the hotel. Your edited gallery arrives within one to three business days.