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Sunset

Sunset at Ombligo Verde

Catch the golden hour at the municipal nature reserve, starting with a late lunch nearby.

Best time: 18:26About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:26

    Puerto Santo

    Grab a seafood dinner at Puerto Santo. It is a 16-minute walk from Golf Puerto Cancun and open until midnight, so you have plenty of time to eat before heading out.

  2. 18:06

    Reserva Ecológica Municipal Ombligo Verde

    Walk 58 minutes from the anchor to Reserva Ecológica Municipal Ombligo Verde. This is your viewing spot. Arrive just in time to watch the sun set toward the WSW over the horizon.

  3. 18:56

    Maria machetes

    End the evening with a snack or drink at Maria Machetes. It is located near the reserve and open until 21:30, perfect for winding down after the sunset.

Local tip

The walk from the golf course to the reserve is long (58 minutes). Consider taking a taxi if you want to save energy for the walk back. Check the route for public transport options.

Check before you go

  • Puerto Santo is open Mo-Su 12:00-00:00.
  • Maria Machetes is open Tu-Su 09:00-21:30.

Worth knowing

  • Maria machetes is open at 18:56 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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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