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Sunset

Tulum Sunset at Casa Cenote

Watch the sun sink toward the WSW or W over the Caribbean, starting with a snack as the light turns golden.

Best time: 18:30About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:00

    Casa Cenote

    Pick up a local snack or drink from a shop near Casa Cenote before heading to the water's edge.

  2. 18:20

    Casa Cenote

    Walk to the spot where the cenote emerges as an underwater spring about 20 yards from the beach. Settle in to watch the golden light fade.

  3. 18:30

    Casa Cenote

    The sun sets toward the WSW, casting the final warm light over the water.

  4. 19:15

    Casa Cenote

    Stay nearby at one of the local places to stay or eat to unwind after the view.

Local tip

Casa Cenote is 7 km north of the intersection to the ruins; take a cab to get there. Check the route if you are not driving.

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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