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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

Saturday, May 26, 2012

San Agustinillo Overview


San Agustinillo Overview

Four kilometers from Zipolite, the small town of San Agustinillo offers uncrowded beaches and swimable waves—just keep some distance from the rocks. A few restaurants, convenience stores, and bungalows round out the town. To take on the waves, rent some body boards, fins, or surfboards from Mexico Lindo y Que Rico (50 pesos per hr., boogie boards 30 pesos), on the western edge of town. Many beginners start here before braving the bigger waves at Zipolite. Mexico Lindo offers one-on-one lessons (350 pesos for 2hr.).
San Agustinillo is accessible via a Mazunte camioneta from Zipolite (every 20min. 6am-7pm, 5 pesos), or any Zipolite-bound camioneta from Pochutla. Find internet access at Malex, near the eastern edge of town. (12 pesos per hr. Open M-Sa 8:30am-9pm, Su 9am-8pm.)
Mexico Lindo also has some of the best rooms on the beach. New and clean with fans, private baths, and double beds, this is a great place to rest your head. (Singles and doubles 300 pesos, with ocean view 400 pesos. Cash only.) Across the street and up a hill, the cabañas at Villas Antrópolis don’t come cheap, but include private kitchens, decks, and beautiful views of the water below. Best for longer stays. (2-person cabañas 500-550 pesos; prices nearly double in high season. Also rentable by the month for significant discounts. Cash only.) For a cheaper stay on the other end of the beach, go to Casa de Huéspedes Kaly , which has extraordinarily well-kept, quiet rooms with big fans, comfortable beds with mosquito nets, and spotless baths. (No hot water. Singles 200 pesos; doubles 250 pesos. Cash only.) The adjacent restaurant for some ice cream or a beer (both 15 pesos). There are also simple breakfasts like fruit salad or yogurt with granola for 12-40 pesos. (Open daily 8:30am-1pm, 4-10pm. Cash only.)


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