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Sunset

Golden Light at Ombligo Verde

Grab a coffee, watch the sun dip below the horizon, and end the evening with a drink.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:16

    Cafe Nader

    Stop at Cafe Nader for a coffee or light snack. The café is open until 23:30, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun goes down.

  2. 18:06

    Reserva Ecológica Municipal Ombligo Verde

    Walk to Reserva Ecológica Municipal Ombligo Verde. This nature reserve offers an open view toward the west, where the sun sets around 18:26. Find a quiet spot in the reserve to wait for the golden light.

  3. 18:26

    Reserva Ecológica Municipal Ombligo Verde

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the W, providing a clear view from this reserve.

  4. 19:11

    La Chocita

    Head to La Chocita for a late-night drink. This bar is open until 00:00, making it a perfect spot to stay after dark.

Local tip

Check the route from Cafe Nader to the reserve. The walk is short, but paths in the reserve can be uneven at dusk.

Check before you go

  • Cafe Nader is open Mo-Su 07:00-23:30.
  • La Chocita is open Mo-Su 09:00-00:00.

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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