Timeline
17:41
Arrive at the golf course and grab a cold drink from the pro shop or a local vendor nearby. The course opens at 07:00, so it is well within opening hours. Find a bench near the first tee or a quiet fairway edge where you can sit and wait.
18:26
Watch the sun set toward the WSW (or W/WSNW depending on the season) through the trees. The golden light hits the fairways first, turning the grass warm and bright before the sky deepens. Stay for the last few minutes of light as the course settles into twilight.
18:56
Stay a while longer as the stars come out. The course is open until 18:00, but the atmosphere remains calm and quiet after sunset. Take a short walk back toward the entrance if you wish, or just enjoy the stillness of the jungle surroundings.
Local tip
The course is located just west of highway MEX-307, about 2 km south of the airport. It is one of the most affordable options in the region and does not require a resort membership.
Check before you go
- The golf course is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00.
- Sunset times vary by season: Jan 18:26, Apr 19:06, Jul 19:32, Oct 18:23.
- Golden light begins roughly 30 minutes before sunset.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cancún (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).