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El Meco Sunrise and Sunset Brews

Beat the heat and the crowds at this quiet Maya site, then cap the day with local craft beer.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 280 min

Timeline

  1. 11:27

    El Meco Archaeological Site

    Start early at the El Meco Archaeological Site. Arriving right at opening allows you to explore the five-level pyramid and the small museum in the cool morning air before the midday sun becomes intense.

  2. 15:26

    Puerto Juarez- Punta Sam

    Walk south to the Puerto Juarez- Punta Sam beach area. It is a short walk from the site and offers a pleasant break near the water before heading back toward the brewery district.

  3. 16:56

    Puerto Juarez Brewery

    Head to the Puerto Juarez Brewery. This small craft brewery opens at 16:00, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the main event. Try a sampler to taste their range of ales, including the unique chili-flavored brown ale.

  4. 18:26

    Puerto Juarez Brewery

    Stay at the brewery to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 18:26, providing a perfect backdrop for your drink as the day winds down.

Local tip

The brewery is closed on Sundays. The site opens at 08:00, so arriving then helps you avoid the largest crowds.

Check before you go

  • Puerto Juarez Brewery is closed on Sundays (Mo-Su 16:00-21:00; Su off).
  • El Meco Archaeological Site opens at 08:00 (Mo-Su 08:00-16:30).

Worth knowing

  • Puerto Juarez Brewery is open at 16:56 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Puerto Juarez Brewery is open at 18:26 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cancún (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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