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Playa Zipolite
6 kilometres (4 miles) west of Puerto Angel is Playa Zipolite
(see-poh-LEE-tay), a beach community
best known for its amazing waves and ‘hippie’ culture.
Zipolite is a nearly pristine beach about
forty meters wide and 2km long, with medium grain gold
colored sand and blue-green water.
This beach was featured in the Mexican blockbuster movie
“Y tu mamá también.” and has become
very popular with foreign tourists and backpackers. Zipolite
is also popular for it’s nudity, mostly
on the west end, so be warned that you may get an eyeful if
you go! Zipolite stretches from a small
isolate cove called Playa del Amor on the east side to the
new age Shambala retreat on the west
end which is partially sheltered by rocks. The beach is lined
by swaying palms, rustic cabanas, hotels,
restaurants and hammocks.
(see-poh-LEE-tay), a beach community
best known for its amazing waves and ‘hippie’ culture.
Zipolite is a nearly pristine beach about
forty meters wide and 2km long, with medium grain gold
colored sand and blue-green water.
This beach was featured in the Mexican blockbuster movie
“Y tu mamá también.” and has become
very popular with foreign tourists and backpackers. Zipolite
is also popular for it’s nudity, mostly
on the west end, so be warned that you may get an eyeful if
you go! Zipolite stretches from a small
isolate cove called Playa del Amor on the east side to the
new age Shambala retreat on the west
end which is partially sheltered by rocks. The beach is lined
by swaying palms, rustic cabanas, hotels,
restaurants and hammocks.
Because of the underwater currents residing offshore it is
best to use caution when swimming. A volunteer lifeguard
team and flag
system have been created to indicate where and when it is
safest to swim. Only the strongest swimmers and most skilled
surfers and
body boarders head out into deeper waters. Most stay shallow
or simply enjoy the mesmerizing waves of Zipolite.
best to use caution when swimming. A volunteer lifeguard
team and flag
system have been created to indicate where and when it is
safest to swim. Only the strongest swimmers and most skilled
surfers and
body boarders head out into deeper waters. Most stay shallow
or simply enjoy the mesmerizing waves of Zipolite.
Main street in Zipolite
Walk along the main paved street (Aldoquin as the locals call it)
where you can shop for authentic Mexican trinkets and clothing,
or enjoy one of the many great restaurants offering standard
Mexican to international cuisine, authentic Italian and vegetarian
choices. Many of the local restaurants are owned by expatriate
Italians and serve pasta dishes as well as pizza. Enjoy tasty meals
all for 1/4 to 1/2 the price you would pay back home – you can’t
beat that! Although there are many beachside restaurants to
choose from, we have a few favorites that we’d like to share with you.
where you can shop for authentic Mexican trinkets and clothing,
or enjoy one of the many great restaurants offering standard
Mexican to international cuisine, authentic Italian and vegetarian
choices. Many of the local restaurants are owned by expatriate
Italians and serve pasta dishes as well as pizza. Enjoy tasty meals
all for 1/4 to 1/2 the price you would pay back home – you can’t
beat that! Although there are many beachside restaurants to
choose from, we have a few favorites that we’d like to share with you.
El Alquimista Restaurant
El Alquimista restaurant is located on the west end of the beach
and offers delicious wood fired pizzas, tasty tuna medallions,
thirst quenching mango margaritas and the famous Mixta
Grill for 2 people – a delicious fare of grilled chicken, ribs,
steak and sausage. It is sure to tantalize your tastebuds!
El Alquimista provides great food and a relaxing atmosphere…all
for half the price you would pay at home. We like to spend the
entire day at El Alquimista, taking advantage of their
relaxing spa and partaking in a yoga class in their newly built studio.
and offers delicious wood fired pizzas, tasty tuna medallions,
thirst quenching mango margaritas and the famous Mixta
Grill for 2 people – a delicious fare of grilled chicken, ribs,
steak and sausage. It is sure to tantalize your tastebuds!
El Alquimista provides great food and a relaxing atmosphere…all
for half the price you would pay at home. We like to spend the
entire day at El Alquimista, taking advantage of their
relaxing spa and partaking in a yoga class in their newly built studio.
Another mealtime favorite is La Providencia, located on the
second street perpendicular to the
main
entrance of Zipolite. This amazing restaurant offers one of
the best contemporary Mexico
cuisine in the area. Paco and Javier never cease to amaze
us with their hospitality, amazing
service and tasty fare. Specialties include delicious coconut
shrimp in mango sauce, fresh tuna,
beef medallions & stuffed chillies – Buen Provecho!
second street perpendicular to the
main
entrance of Zipolite. This amazing restaurant offers one of
the best contemporary Mexico
cuisine in the area. Paco and Javier never cease to amaze
us with their hospitality, amazing
service and tasty fare. Specialties include delicious coconut
shrimp in mango sauce, fresh tuna,
beef medallions & stuffed chillies – Buen Provecho!
Break the fast at ‘A Nice Place on the Beach’,
owned by Greg, a fellow Canadian and lover
of the area. This place is a great
spot to visit in the morning and enjoy the
famous ‘Canadian Breakfast’ while watching
the massive Zipolite surf roll in. After
breakfast relax in a hammock or walk the
shoreline of this famous beach. This little
gem is located off main street Zipolite.
Check out their Facebook page here.
owned by Greg, a fellow Canadian and lover
of the area. This place is a great
spot to visit in the morning and enjoy the
famous ‘Canadian Breakfast’ while watching
the massive Zipolite surf roll in. After
breakfast relax in a hammock or walk the
shoreline of this famous beach. This little
gem is located off main street Zipolite.
Check out their Facebook page here.
We searched high & low for our favorite pizza place…and
finally found it at Posada Mexico. Located on the main street
in Zipolite, Posada Mexico has a great relaxing and romantic
vibe. The Italian chefs do justice to their country’s cuisine with
their delicious thin crust brick-oven pizza that will revive your
tastebuds. Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails and great food while listening
to the waves roll in. Enjoy!
finally found it at Posada Mexico. Located on the main street
in Zipolite, Posada Mexico has a great relaxing and romantic
vibe. The Italian chefs do justice to their country’s cuisine with
their delicious thin crust brick-oven pizza that will revive your
tastebuds. Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails and great food while listening
to the waves roll in. Enjoy!
Relax on the beach, check out the shops at the Aldoquin, enjoy
a spa day or participate in a yoga class at one of the 2 local
studios. Zipolite provides something for everyone and is as
relaxing as it gets along the Oaxacan coastline. On occasion,
Zipolite has some nightlife; Barracuda bar, Livelula, and Babel
Cafe all have live music from time to time where you can.
Musical genres include, blues, jazz, funk, reggae as well as DJ’s
liven up the relaxing vibe and allow travelers to let loose
and dance the night away. Zipolite will also get bands trickle in
from the Puerto Escondido Music Festival. One fan favorite
is the Dave Rotundo band from Toronto – they will definitely get
your feet tapping and hands clapping! Here’s a video of the
band performing one of their originals. Enjoy!
a spa day or participate in a yoga class at one of the 2 local
studios. Zipolite provides something for everyone and is as
relaxing as it gets along the Oaxacan coastline. On occasion,
Zipolite has some nightlife; Barracuda bar, Livelula, and Babel
Cafe all have live music from time to time where you can.
Musical genres include, blues, jazz, funk, reggae as well as DJ’s
liven up the relaxing vibe and allow travelers to let loose
and dance the night away. Zipolite will also get bands trickle in
from the Puerto Escondido Music Festival. One fan favorite
is the Dave Rotundo band from Toronto – they will definitely get
your feet tapping and hands clapping! Here’s a video of the
band performing one of their originals. Enjoy!
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