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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Leaning Light

Catch the last warm light on the town's most famous landmark before the evening crowds arrive.

Best time: sunsetAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 17:32

    Cantina Habanero

    Grab a cold beer or a margarita at Cantina Habanero. It is open early enough for a pre-sunset drink and serves regional Mexican food if you need a bite.

  2. 18:02

    Faro Inclinado

    Walk to the Faro Inclinado. The leaning lighthouse is a quiet spot to wait. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the sky changing colors behind the structure.

  3. 18:57

    El Pirata

    End the evening at El Pirata on the town square. It is open until 22:30, giving you time to settle in for dinner or a nightcap after the sun has gone down.

Local tip

Cantina Habanero is open from 08:00, so you can easily time your first stop. El Pirata is closed on Wednesdays, so check the day of your visit.

Check before you go

  • El Pirata is closed on Wednesdays.
  • Cantina Habanero opens at 08:00.

Worth knowing

  • El Pirata is open at 18:57 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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