Timeline
17:11
Grab a Coco Loco or shrimp tacos at Surfin' Burrito. The coconut rum drink is a local favorite and the food is ready fast. It is open well before the sun goes down.
18:01
Walk from the bar to Pok Ta Pok. This natural golf course offers an open view toward the WSW, where the sun is setting. The older equipment and unmaintained grass give it a rugged charm. Arrive here to set up your spot before the light fades.
18:26
Watch the sun dip below the horizon. The light turns gold and then blue. The open space of the golf course lets you see the full arc of the sunset without obstruction.
19:11
Head to La Palapa Belga for dinner. It is a short walk from the golf course. The Belgian and French seafood menu is perfect for a late evening meal. The restaurant is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time to eat and enjoy the ambiance.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on 15 January. Make sure you face the right way at Pok Ta Pok to catch the best view. La Palapa Belga is open late, so you can linger over dinner without rushing.
Check before you go
- Pok Ta Pok is open from 07:00 to 18:30. On 15 January sunset is at 18:26, so you must arrive before 18:30 to enter.
- Surfin' Burrito is open from 08:00 to 01:00.
- La Palapa Belga is open from 14:00 to 23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cancún (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).