Playa Zipolite. Welcome To The Beach Of The Dead!: Virtuoso Network Zipolite Beach

A little about Playa Zipolite, The Beach of the Dead . . .

Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean. A little bit about my favorite little get-away on this small world of ours.

Zipolite, a sweaty 30-minute walk west from Puerto Angel, brings you to Playa Zipolite and another world. The feeling here is 1970's - Led Zep, Marley, and scruffy gringos.

A long, long time ago, Zipolite beach was usually visited by the Zapotecans...who made it a magical place. They came to visit Zipolite to meditate, or just to rest.

Recently, this beach has begun to receive day-trippers from Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido, giving it a more TOURISTY feel than before.

Most people come here for the novelty of the nude beach, yoga, turtles, seafood, surf, meditation, vegetarians, discos, party, to get burnt by the sun, or to see how long they can stretch their skinny budget.

I post WWW Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite and areas nearby information. Also general budget, backpacker, surfer, off the beaten path, Mexico and beyond, information.

REMEMBER: Everyone is welcome at Zipolite.

ivan

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Virtuoso Network Zipolite Beach

Zipolite Beach

November 7th, 2011 | Author: admin

The origin of the name of Zipolite, which is sometimes written Cipolite Sipolite gold, and yes of course, but could have come from the Nahuatl word zipotli sipolitlan gold, which means gold rather bumpy hills continuous shock position gold. This certainly describes the topography of the region (and some of the roads as well). Another source reports that the meaning of Zipolite in the Nahuatl language is the Playa de los Muertos beach dead or dangerous ocean by attendees. The archaeological work done at the east end of Zipolite beach posters you have a long history. However, for the period until 1955, only one family lived here.

Scarcity is a small change can be a problem in Zipolite. It is suggested that you spend your bills in larger establishments that may sound change will have little change for vendors, the ice cream, etc. do not have a bank Zipolite, but I think there is a price change. Nearest bank and ATMs are in the vicinity of Puerto Angel. View the currency where noted.

WARNING: There has been an armed robber in Zipolite and few on the road between Zipolite and Puerto Angel. Visitors should take precautions. Serious incident occurred sometime in August at the Rehabilitation Center Piña Palmera, who is described in its March 1996 newsletter. Incident reports I have received in recent years, but can not guarantee that the dangers have been eradicated.

Tourist hiking north along the coast of Zipolite beach has been robbed. Carry bag thieves target tourist can explain valuables. Seven seats in a trap and caught some of these individuals, but suggest caution. It is recommended that when hiking distance Beaches Where in Mexico do not have gold valuables appear to have valuables. This is old news others these, but the recommendation still apples.

Past Events: Zipolite was a blow on January 7, 1997 by Pauline, a Category 4 hurricane. Paulina came ashore here at 180 miles per hour and waves of 10 meters tastes. There was no death in Zipolite. See the damage reports and photographs. Most of the badly damaged hotel and restaurant were rebuilt and are back in service. About Piña Palmera was also severely damaged. Then in the afternoon of Friday, February 21, 2001, there was a large fire on the beach of Zipolite. There has been rebuilding since this event too.http://virtuoso-net.com/tag/zipolite-beach/