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Golden Hour at Playa Santa Fe

Beat the crowds at Tulum’s quieter beach for the best sunset view.

Best time: 17:58About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:13

    Teetotum

    Grab a Razzleberry Daiquiri at the Teetotum lounge. It is a short walk from the spa and a good place to settle in before the rush.

  2. 17:38

    Playa Santa Fe

    Walk to Playa Santa Fe. This beach is less crowded than the main strips and features a smaller beach club, perfect for finding a quiet spot with a view.

  3. 17:58

    Playa Santa Fe

    Watch the sun dip below the horizon. On this date, the golden light begins at 17:58 and the sun sets toward the WSW, directly over the water from this beach.

  4. 18:38

    Quinto Elemento Spa

    Return to Quinto Elemento Spa. Use the time to decompress after the beach visit and enjoy the holistic atmosphere.

Local tip

Playa Santa Fe is significantly less crowded than Playa Paraiso or Playa Ruinas, making it easier to secure a good spot for the sunset.

Check before you go

  • Teetotum is a hotel lounge but welcomes visitors for drinks. Check if they have seating available.

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

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