Awake! Put on your bathing suit, a towel and help yourself to a coffee to go. Appreciating the sunrise in Playa del Carmen with the sea, the sound of the birds, the clouds and among them the first rays of sun with orange and yellow colors is the postcard that the heart of the Riviera Maya offers us.
The Mexican Caribbean enjoys a privileged location and every day gives us the most beautiful sunrises in Playa del Carmen. In this inexplicable experience you can connect with nature at its best.
The illusion of the union between the sea and the sun rising from its depths, making its way through the clouds and the little darkness that still remains, offers us a visual spectacle and gives us a moment of reflection on the wonders of Mother Nature.
According to experts, the Mexican Caribbean is the first point in the entire Mexican Republic where the first rays of the sun appear. It is said that this is where “Mexico wakes up”, due to its geographical location.
Playa del Carmen receives more than 700 thousand tourists a year. One of the main attractions for what is visited includes these wonderful sunrises in Playa del Carmen that have no comparison.
What time you can see the sunrise in Playa del Carmen?
In summer, sunrise in Playa del Carmen take place from 5:15 a.m (local time). At this time the first rays of sun begin and it is not until 6:30 a.m. reaching full sunrise.
In the winter, the first rays begin between 7:00 a.m., and it is not until 7:30 a.m. that we can see the sun from above.
Places to see the sunrise in Playa del Carmen
We know that the nightlife in Playa del Carmen is very attractive. However, we recommend you save even one day to get up early and enjoy this show. Or not sleep and go from the club to the beach.
Although there are wonderful hotels to see the sunrise, you will not be able to do it without staying in them, because although they offer a day pass, their benefits usually start at 9:00 a.m.
Here we share three dream places where you can see the sunrise in Playa del Carmen for free.
El Portal Maya
One of the most recommended places to have the experience of seeing the sunrise and taking an excellent photo is at the Portal Maya. It is located in Parque Fundadores at the end of Avenida Juárez and the beach. Here you can sit on one of its benches in the square or go to the beach area on the sand.
Punta Esmeralda
Punta Esmeralda beach is another quiet and public spot where you can see the first rays of the sun rising from the sea. The plus that this Blue Flag beach offers: watching the sunrise from a cenote facing the sea.
Playacar
One of the most beautiful areas of Playa that we recommend to appreciate this spectacle that nature offers us is Playacar. Here you can have different scenarios to contemplate the sunrise. If it’s within your means, we recommend staying at one of its all-inclusive hotels and enjoying the sunrise from your balcony.
If you prefer so, you can also walk into the beach area, sit on the sand and enjoy this wonderful show.
Let us know, do you have a favorite place to watch the sunrise in Playa del Carmen?