 Zipolite Beach, west end More Aerial Photos |
A shortage of small change can be a problem in Zipolite. It is suggested that you spend your larger bills at establishments that can make change so that you will have small change for street vendors, the ice cream man, etc. Zipolite does not have a bank but I believe there is a money exchange. Nearest bank and ATM machines are now in nearby Puerto Angel. See the note on Currency.
WARNING: There have been a few armed robberies in Zipolite and on the road between Zipolite and Puerto Angel. Visitors should take precautions. A serious incident occurred some time ago at the Piña Palmera rehabilitation center which is described in their March 1996 Newsletter. I have not received incident reports in recent years but I cannot guarantee that dangers have been eradicated.
Tourists hiking north along the coast from Zipolite beach have been robbed. Robbers target tourists carrying backpacks that may contain valuables. Locals set a trap and caught some of these individuals, but caution is suggested. It is recommended that when hiking on remote beaches in Mexico that you do not carry valuables or appear to have valuables. This is old news as well, but the recommendation still applies.
Past Events: Zipolite was hard hit on October 7, 1997 by Pauline, a category 4 hurricane. Pauline made landfall here with 180 mph gusts and 10-meter waves. There were no deaths in Zipolite. See Damage Reports and photos. Most of the heavily damaged hotels and restaurants were rebuilt and are back in service. NearbyPiña Palmera was also heavily damaged. Then on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 21, 2001, there was a huge fire at the Zipolite beach. There has been rebuilding since this event also.
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- The large Zipolite beach is located a couple of miles west of Puerto Angel. The sand is composed of medium sized grains. There are numerous small restaurants and places to stay on and near the beach. It is geared more toward the younger set on a budget. The strong undertow in this area can make itdangerous for swimming--too much wave action for snorkeling, too. The main section of the beach in Zipolite is called Roca Blanca, named for the bird-poop covered rock just offshore.Playa los Amores is a small beach at the east end of Zipolite that is popular as a clothing-optional beach. Playa Camarón is a rocky cove at the west end of Zipolite behind Shambala.
Nudity is accepted (though not legal) on Zipolite beach but is not welcomed in the restaurants. Nudity is more common on Playa los Amores, just west of Zipolite.
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Top of page | Beaches | Hotels and Restaurants | Transportation | Tours | MiscellaneousHotels and Restaurants • Hoteles y Restaurantes
- Additional accommodations are available in San Agustinillo to the west and Puerto Angel to the east.
- 3 de Diciembre (958) 584-3157. Pizzeria with vegetarian dishes, pozole, and confections. Recommended. (9/09)
- El Alquimista (958) 587-8961. Located near Shambhala. Restaurant and cabañas. Continental cuisine. Recommended. Email: info@el-alquimista.com (9/08)
- El Arcoiris Calle del Amor. (958) 584-3383. 3 rooms with double beds, 1 room with two double beds (shared bathroom). 1 suite with Sky, kitchen, bathroom and a balcony. Restaurant with wireless internet. (8/07) looking over the ocean
- Arcoveis - Artesanias Bazaar
- Cabañas Aris US$11/person. Restrooms are so-so.
- Buen Vento Restaurant, large bar, wood pizza oven, pastas, salad, large screen TV, movies on Sunday nights, palm trees. Recommended, but one report of tiny portions. (2/09)
- Las Casitas Located between Lo Cosmico and Shambhala at the far west end, a couple of blocks back from the beach. Bungalows with private baths (though not necessarily connected to the room), comfortable beds, kitchenettes, solar-powered, in a wooded setting. Restaurant. US$18 and up low season, $23 and up high season. Bring a flashlight. US$33. info@lascasitas.net. (12/08)
- La Calenda (958) 107-6547. Located at the center of the beach. Hotel and restaurant. 5 rooms from US$10. Shared bathroom. French and Mexican food. hostallacalenda@hotmail.fr. (11/08)
- Castillo Oasis (958) 106-1763. Calle del Amor #97. English, Spanish and German spoken. Attractive, comfortable accommodations, reasonably priced. castillooasis@web.de. (10/07)
- La Choza (958) 584-3190. Av. Principal s/n, Col Roca Blanca. Excellent restaurant but not as inexpensive as in the past. Hammock $3, room with bath US$15. menu (3/05)
- Lo Cosmico Lo Cósmico, Aptdo. postal 36, 70900 Pochutla, Oaxaca, Mexico. admin@locosmico.com - restaurant and cabañas. US$13 double. The restaurant serves crepes and is recommended. (1/11)
- El Eclipse Rooms and restaurant. Not very popular. (1/11)
- Emmanuel - nice rooms, where the pretty European girls stay
- Estrellita de Mar 3-story white hotel on beach.
- Cabañas la Habana US$25 for a cabaña for up to 5 people. Restrooms are so-so.
- Lola's (958) 584-3162. Room with private bath US$18 (8/07)
- Loma Linda located in Zipolite centro, on a hill. Spacious bungalows overlooking the beach, Feldenkrais classes and a retreat center for rent. Recommended. info@lalomalinda.com. (5/08)
- Lyoban (958) 584-3177. Hammocks and rooms. Email: lyoban@prodigy.net.mx. US$37 with bath. (3/05)
- Hotel Neptuno (958) 584-3219. Located near the center of Zipolite beach. 22 rooms, 3 suites with balcony, ocean view and A.C. Bar and restaurant service contacto@hotelneptunozipolite.mx (5/10)
- Pacha Mama Restaurant. Located away from the beach. One report that the fish was dry and overcooked. (2/09)
- El Pacifico - volleyball net
- Pacífico del Sur - cabañas
- Pachamama (formerly El Hongo) - restaurant with rooms, located on the beach. Excellent food.
- Hotel Paraiso (958) 584-3215.
- Piedra de Fuego Restaurant. Big fish dinner for $5. Recommended. (12/08)
- Pellicano Rooms and restaurant. Nice.
- Hotel Zipolite Plaza (297) 956-0002. Bright yellow building on the beach. Restaurant. US$38 for a double during high season.zipoliteplaza@chefulrich.com (3/11)
- Posada Brisas Marina (958) 584-3193. Bathrooms, balconies with hammocks. Owner, Daniel, is American and speaks English. US$15-30/night.brisamarina@Prodigy.net.mx (10/11)
- Posada Buena Onda West end near Shambhala. Rooms and restaurant.
- Posada El Jardín (958) 106-0511. near restaurant Los Chacales. 3 rooms with private baths, 100 mt from the beach, US$20 (7/11)
- Posada Kiko (958) 584-3176. Hammocks and rooms. Simple. (2/09)
- Posada Mexico (958) 584-3194. Middle of the beach. Clean, in suite bathrooms, futons, mosquito nets. Restaurant, happy hour. One of the nicest on the beach. US$28. Recommended. info@posadamexico.com (12/08)
- Posada San Cristobal Calle Roca Blanca. (958) 584-3020. - Okay rooms. US$20 for a double (3/08). Okay restaurant with nice view, popular for breakfast and lunch. (1/11)
- La Providencia (formerly Casa Mixtli). Located on a back street in the Roca Blanca area. Serving contemporary food. laprovidencia@zipolite.com(8/08)
- Roca Blanca
- Taqueria El Delfín On the main street. 3 for 20 pesos. Recommended. Photo. (2/09)
- A Nice Place on the Beach Bar-Restaurant located on the beach. (01/11).
- El Tiburon estebanzipol@hotmail.com One report mentions theft activity by owner's daughter, Gloria (a different Gloria than Shambhala). (8/03)
Cazulita de Mariscos at La Choza menu - Posada Itzama Have one report of theft in the rooms.
- Teponaztli Rooms and restaurant. Simple.
- Bar la Puesta - a favorite night spot, behind Tepozue
- Hotel Paraiso very clean, tile floors, 12 oceanview rooms, two queen beds in each room, bathroom with shower and hot water. US$20/night.
- Shambhala Fax: (958) 584-3151 or (958) 584-3153. shambhalavision@lycos.com A Zipolite fixture since 1972, located on the west end past the rocks. Hammocks, rooms, and cabañas, communal bathrooms. Vegetarian food. Casa De Gloria, Playa Zipolite, Puerto Angel, Apto. Postal 68, Pochutla, Oaxaca, Mexico 70900. photo
- Solstice Mexico at Loma Linda. Mail: Apdo #18, Puerto Angel, Pochutla, Oax. 70902 Mexico.info@solstice-mexico.com Bungalows, Yoga classes and workshops, gated, safety boxes in rooms.Recommended. (10/02)
- Villa Escondida Located in the hills of Zipolite near the beach. Hostal, communal kitchen, laundry, bungalows with private kitchen.info@villaescondida2002.com. High speed internet and WiFi. Recommended. (3/05)
- La Volantina Cabanas and restaurant. Email: sergioviaje@hotmail.com Double US$15 low season, US$25 high. (01/03)
There are numerous places to eat and stay and the prices are low. Accommodations tend to be small and basic. Following is a list of mostly restaurant establishments. Many also have rooms for rent. For years, Zipolite did not have telephones and it is still customary for visitors to arrive without reservations. Now there are telephones and internet service. Christmas/New Year's and Easter week are the only times when it may be difficult to find a room. If you have telephone numbers or email addresses that are not listed here, please send them to metom@tomzap.com.
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Top of page | Beaches | Hotels and Restaurants | Transportation | Tours | MiscellaneousTransportation • Transportación
- Puerto Angel Taxi is $30 pesos, colectivo is $10 pesos per person. Used to be a small bus running in the daytime; not sure if that is still active. (12/08)
- Pochutla Colectivo costs $10 pesos per person and depart frequently. Goes the long way through San Antonio and takes 1 hour. Taxi takes 30 minutes. Pochutla has the nearest ATM machine. (12/08)
- Ventanilla Colectivo is available until 6 pm. Taxi is $120 pesos and will wait to bring you back. (12/08)
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Top of page | Beaches | Hotels and Restaurants | Transportation | Tours | MiscellaneousTour Operators, Outfitters • Operadores Turísticos, Proveedores
- Ola Verde Expediciones Adventure company specializing in rafting and kayaking. Coffee plantation tours, kayak lessons, custom trips.olaverdeinfo@gmail.com. (2/11)
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- Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga is located a few miles west of Zipolite on Carretera a Zipolite at Bahía Mazunte. Numerous varieties of live turtles and fish are on display, as well as photos and other exhibits. Efforts are being made to reestablish the once plentiful area turtle population. Guided tours. Nominal admission fee. Recommended.
- Of Turtles and Things an article from the Mexican Meanderings newsletter, .
- Link to A Wave of Change Inundates Zipolite by John Tarleton.
- Casa del Sol and Zipolnet Internet access. Owned by Emir Villanueva, emirabraham@hotmail.com, emir@vissionsd.com.mx.
- Piña Palmera -- rehabilitation center and school for handicapped children is located on hwy 175, or behind Morgan de la Laguna from the beach. They have a basic but functional open-air gym that they use for rehabilitation which is available to the public. Fee is 5 pesos which goes towards maintenance and improvements to the gym.
- Visitors' Comments on Zipolite
- Ying & Yang Bicycle and scooter shop. Paco. (3/05)
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