Punta Nizuc at southern tip of Hotel Zone has incredible Caribbean sunrise views with almost zero people. Rocky limestone coastline creates interesting foreground and golden light hits turquoise water perfectly around 6:30am year-round.

El Rey ruins also work for mystical sunrise photography - ancient Mayan stones with morning light filtering through trees. Plus it's free before official 8am opening time.

Skip Chichen Itza sunrise unless paying 1,500 pesos for early access tour. Regular entrance opens 8am when light is already harsh Mexican sun.