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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Costa Grande

Grab a drink before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 18:31About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:46

    Museo Arqueologico de la Costa Grande

    Visit the Museo Arqueologico de la Costa Grande to see the pottery and stone relics while it is still bright enough to appreciate the details. The museum is open until 18:00.

  2. 18:31

    Parque Estatal El Limón

    Walk to Parque Estatal El Limón to watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins around 18:00, providing a warm glow over the nature reserve before the final dip of the sun at 18:31.

  3. 19:01

    Museo Arqueologico de la Costa Grande

    End your evening by returning to the museum grounds or nearby area to reflect on the history you saw earlier, as the light fades.

Local tip

The museum closes at 18:00, so arrive early enough to explore inside before heading out for the sunset view. There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, so plan to bring water or grab a snack before you start.

Check before you go

  • Museo Arqueologico de la Costa Grande is closed on Mondays. On the planned date (15 January), it is open from 10:00 to 18:00.

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

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