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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

Monday, May 28, 2012

Huatulco Forum: Bus travel from OAX in 2012


Huatulco Forum: Bus travel from OAX in 2012




illinois
posts: 307
reviews: 11
 Bus travel from OAX in 2012 
We are trying to figure out our trip next spring. We did read under several bus sites that an improved highway in 2012 would cut the trip from OAX to 4 hours. True? Would ADO bus be the recommended bus if you went 1st class? Gracias
7 replies
Huatulco...
posts: 1,099
reviews: 8
1. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
The improved highway is still a very long way away
(hopefully in my lifetime)
It is a shame that it take's 6 or more hours to get the 98 miles as the crow flies
Many take the suburbans or vans quicker then buses
Also if you get car sick take draminne or something like it before you go
Wayne Overby
Villa Sol y Mar
(House of the Sun & Sea)
Edited: 19 May 2012, 11:29
NYC / Fire...
posts: 2,998
2. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
Hola.
We have taken the ADO Inter-city bus (air conditioned, reclining seats, movies in Spanish and a toilet!) to and fromOaxaca/Huatulco many times. The ADO bus station in Huatulco is just across the boulevard from La Crucecita and the ADO bus station in Oaxaca is near the Holiday Inn. The daytime trip takes about 8-9 hours including a 30-minute lunch break and the scenery is fantastic. The overnight trip is done in about 8 hours. For more information and reservations, see:http://www.adogl.com.mx/en/
Alternatively, we have also flown AeroTucan to and from Oaxaca/Huatulco and have always made our reservation either at their office on Blvd Chahue in Huatulco or in Oaxaca. It is a wonderful experience as they provide very small 12-15 seat single engine planes that literally skirt the tops of the Sierra Madres and provide us with great views. The ride takes about 30 minutes. For more information, see:http://www.aerotucan.com.mx
and to contact AeroTucan for reservations try:
Telephone: 01 (951) 502-0841
Email: vena_tucan@hotmail.com
Hope this helps. Your questions are always welcome.
Abrazos,
Matt
Casa Hoffa (South), Bahia Chahue, Huatulco, MX
Casa Hoffa (North), Fire Island, NY USA
illinois
posts: 307
reviews: 11
3. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
Gracias Matt but I had trouble with opening aerotucan site. What is average price to Hux or PE?
NYC / Fire...
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4. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
AeroTucan flights are around USD$125 each way from/to HUX/OAX.
CH

Huatulco...
posts: 526
reviews: 2
5. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
Try the overnite ADO About 320 p each way. Take a few dramamine and relax. You arrive about 7 AM or so and are ready to go!!!!
illinois
posts: 307
reviews: 11
6. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
Flying looks more tempting but more expensive. Is it any quicker/cheaper to go to Puerto E? My wife would not be "ready to go" after an all nite bus ride!!f
Huatulco...
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reviews: 2
7. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
There is a van service to Huatulco from Oaxaca at about 150P per pax. Several vans a day. Think its about 6 hours. Presumably there is a similar service to PE. Suggest you make an inquiry on the Tomzap PE forum for times etc.

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