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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

Friday, June 29, 2012

Puerto Escondido Forum: Hurricane Carlotta


Vancouver...
posts: 868
reviews: 29
5. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
Regarding Hurricane damage:
Is it possible to donate to Red Cross to help folks who lost homes etc. in Puerto Escondido? I read about donating at the red cross in town but what about donating from afar?
La Jolla...
posts: 2
6. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
I am looking into it. I will keep you posted. I was able to find the address, but unable to connect when calling.
Cruz Roja Delegación Puerto Escondido, Calle 7 A Norte SN, Puerto Escondido Centro, 71980 San Pedro Mixtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
La Jolla...
posts: 2
7. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
I just spoke with the Red Cross. If you would like to donate, mail a check or money order with a quick note specifying that you would like the funds to go to the disaster relief in Puerto Escondido:
American Red Cross, PO Box 97089, Washington, DC 20090-7089
Vancouver...
posts: 868
reviews: 29
8. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
Is it considered a "state of emergency" in Puerto Escondido right now - no water etc.?
Chico...
posts: 2
9. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
Many are homeless and without food, electricity, and drinking water The People of Puerto need your help.The local Red Cross in Puerto Escondido is asking for donations of various foods for families affected by Hurricane Carlotta. Donations can be made at the Red Cross on 7a Norte or at the office of El Sol de la Costa, 3a Poniente, #204, at the corner of 1a Sur. Among the items needed are water, canned tuna, beans, rice, sugar, salt and sopa de pasta.
Also I am running the online fund raising campaign on facebook for the Puerto Escondido Lifeguard Service who are also accepting cash donations online to help re-establish the Puerto Escondido Lifeguard Service, All 8 lifeguard watch towers were destroyed by Carlotta and they need financial donations to their hurricane relief fund for the Puerto Escondido Lifeguard Service to get re-established right away to keep the beaches safe. We are also posting information on red cross and other community agencies that need help down there,
Our facebook page is posting many photo's, video's, and a paypal account for the Lifeguard Service to accept donations online from afar, you can find us on facebook with all the information, photo's, and video available as it comes in.
Chico...
posts: 2
10. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
I am contacting my local Red Cross chapter today to find out more info on how Americans can make Red Cross donations from USA to go directly to Puerto Escondido Red Cross chapter. I will post that info on the "Hurricane Carlotta Relief Fund for Puerto Escondido Lifeguard Service" facebook page and will come back here and post it here to.

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