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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

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Puerto Escondido Eco-Adventures Mexico

Puerto Escondido Eco-Adventures Mexico
PHOSPHORESCENCE PHENOMENON In the peaceful waters of Manialtepec Lagoon, Mother Nature periodically bestows the very special gift of luminescent ...
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PHOSPHORESCENCE PHENOMENONIn the peaceful waters of Manialtepec Lagoon, Mother Nature periodically bestows the very special gift of luminescent phosphorescence. Sparkly plankton, with its rich marine alga, once you see this phenomenon, you’ll never forget it.
On our evening boat tour, you’ll be able to swim through the plankton laced water, and see your body shimmer with what appear to be little stars, like in a dream. Come experience an unforgettable adventure with us. Because the plankton’s appearance is the lagoon is unpredictable, contact us to see if this memorable opportunity is available during your visit.

Price per person: $25.00 U.S
Includes transportation and English speaking guide (bring swimsuit)
We departure from your hotel at 8:00 p.m. And return at 10:00 p.m.

TOURS DE LA FOSFORESCENCIA“FOSFORESCENCIA”  un fenómeno inolvidable. Te gustaría nadar y bañarte de estrellas? Ven y compruébalo. Este fenómeno se produce cuando millones de microorganismos bioluminiscentes provenientes del mar, entran a la laguna de Manialtepec, sin embargo solo se puede ver de noche y en ciertas temporadas, es posible contemplar este espectáculo que es para mirar y disfrutar, jamás lo olvidarás ya que te sentirás dentro de un sueño. Te recomendamos consultar las temporadas en que esta maravilla de la naturaleza se puede observar.

Precio por persona: $250 pesos
Incluimos tu transportación desde tu hotel y un guía profesional.
Recomendación: Traer traje de baño
Salida: desde su hotel 8:00 p.m.  Regreso: 10:00 p.m.

ZIcatela 2 - Puerto Escondido, México

Another large chain store chooses Puerto


Another large chain store chooses Puerto

Posted by Palomas 
Map of Puerto Escondido Centro

Another large chain store chooses Puerto 
June 04, 2012 04:55PM
Auto Zone, a large U.S. chain which sells auto parts and offers full service repairs and diagnosis, is under construction on the Coastal Highway next to Nissan. Auto Zone's website states that they recycle all used motor oil and batteries. That's a plus. According to the new store's architect, un caballero from Tampico, the terms of the construction contract call for the store to be completed at the end of August.

That another large chain has opted for Puerto Escondido speaks of an optimism I can't quite fathom, but it's certainly possible they know something I don't.

Sheila



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/04/2012 04:59PM by Palomas.
Re: Another large chain store chooses Puerto 
June 04, 2012 05:19PM
Not long till McDonalds or Burger King............. :- (
Re: Another large chain store chooses Puerto 
June 04, 2012 05:41PM
@ Dogtown, like they say in Spanish: "Que la boca se te haga chicharron"... (which implies the same as knock on wood).
I truly hope I never see those food chains in Puerto.
Re: Another large chain store chooses Puerto 
June 04, 2012 07:02PM
Whatever became of the Soriano store that was supposed to be built on the highway in Emiliano Zapata? Remember all the buzz?
Re: Another large chain store chooses Puerto 
June 04, 2012 07:05PM
Where is Emilio Zapate in relation to the El Che and Playa Zicatela? I assume this is nearby?
Re: Another large chain store chooses Puerto 
June 04, 2012 08:11PM
Emiliano Zapata is the colonia after Lázaro heading east on the Highway. It's opposite Los Tamarindos.
Re: Another large chain store chooses Puerto 
June 04, 2012 09:36PM
that is good news.

I sure hope puerto gets a sewer system before mickey d, that could get real ugly real quick.
Re: Another large chain store chooses Puerto 
June 04, 2012 10:35PM
Mickey Ds and a nice Cinema are on the way. A nice level piece of land out by.......Oh well you wouldnt believe it.

Puerto Escondido, Mexico Weather



Puerto Escondido, Mexico Weather
Puerto Escondido is located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico with the Sierra Madre Mountains to the north and rainforests to the south. Puerto Escondido enjoys a tropical climate with an average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), with seasonal fluctuations of 4 to 6 degrees. The rainy season is said to begin in May but normally arrives in June or July and continues until October. During this time, there can be extended periods of rain and cloud, although it is typical to have sunny mornings with heavy rain and thunderstorms occurring late in the afternoon and evening. The dry season runs from November to April, which is a popular time for surfers and tourists.
Check out our Puerto Escondido, Mexico Weather Forecast below for the current weather conditions.
 
 
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Huatulco (La Crucecita : Profile


  Huatulco (La Crucecita : Profile

Location

Huatulco (Bahias de Huatulco) is a resort town located at the southern end of Mexico’s Pacific Coast, south of Acapulco. It sits at the foot of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains on a series of nine bays, surrounded by quiet, unspoiled tropical beauty.
It is a very useful location to wait out strong winds or to clear in or out of Mexico.
Location 15° 45.97'N, 96° 07.2'W.

Clearance

The marina also cannot assist with zarpes or clearance out of the country. After obtaining proof that your marina bill is paid, you must go to the Port Captain in Santa Cruz, then to the bank, then to Immigration, then to Customs (with perhaps another bank visit). Customs makes arrangements to inspect your boat. You will need to start all this several days in advance of your anticipated weather window for the Tehuantepec if you are going south.
The Port Captain and Customs are only open 9-5 on weekdays. Immigration office closes at 13:00.
Last updated June 2012.

Docking

There is a marina here which is reported to be expensive. It is about a 30 minute walk from the town centre.
The anchorage to the south west, at Santa Cruz, has room for several transient boats to the east of the cruise ship dock. The anchorage is limited by coral, the channel to the darsena, and panga moooring bouys. It is possible to use the sea wall behind the tour boat dock to secure the dinghy. If going into the town, if will be cheaper to walk a couple of blocks away from the cruise ship berths before picking up a taxi.
The town, has a supermarket, also hardware stores and some chandlery/fishing supplies.
Last updated June 2012.
Marina Chahue
Tel:(958)587 2652
marinachahue@hotmail.com
Opening Hours: 9-5 on weekdays and 9-2 on weekends
The entrance to the marina is extremely narrow and has several jogs; cruisers advise to stay in the exact centre. Power and water to all pontoons. Cold water outdoor showers. Surge and current in the marina makes safe manuevering very difficult for boats over 30ft long. For fuel, yachts must go to the commercial dock in town.
The current Harbour Master, Ezequiel Gutierrez Arechiga, speaks English.

The Bogaards in Mexico


SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012

Los Delphines De Puerto Escondido

Last weekend, we spent the morning out on the ocean. We hired "una lancha" - a narrow motor boat and a guide, Ivan, to take us out on the water on a tour to look for dolphins, sea turtles, and maybe fish a little as well. We left shore about 7:30 am, and planned to return before 11 in order to avoid the heat of the day.

We made our way east along the coast, past the city of Puerto, and then took a right and headed straight out to sea. The water was rising and falling in long, lazy swells. It was calm. After about 45 minutes, Amy and I began to wonder if this was really the way to find dolphins. Small fish periodically would break the surface and shoot across the water. Turtles heads and shells would also appear and disappear among the swells. After probably an hour a half, Ivan and his colleague suddenly shouted "Delphines!"

Sure enough, about 1/2 mile away, we could see dolphins shooting into the air. Apparently they regularly gather up in the morning off the coast, sometimes in the hundreds, and swim together before breaking up into smaller groups to hunt. There are a number of varieties of dolphins that frequent these waters, but we only saw white-sided or white belly dolphins. There were at least a hundred - shooting under the boat, bursting out of the water just beyond the boat's bow or beyond its wake. They seemed curious, were fantastically fast and energetic.

At one point we jumped in the water (amid hundreds of tiny stinging jelly fish, I might add). Underwater, we could hear their faint whistles in the distance. Me and kids got out after a few minutes, and then Amy got out suddenly, at the urgent request of Ivan. They had spotted a highly venomous sea snake on the other side of the boat. Only 2-3 feet long, these snakes live all their lives out in the middle of the ocean. Their bite is very dangerous, and occasionally fatal.

Here a few photos and a little video from our trip...



Liesl, at the start of the trip. 7 am.


Amy and some weird dude who kept following her around.



Our guides Ivan and Ray.



Ray jumped in the water and grabbed this turtle and he and Ivan hauled it aboard. They assured us that the turtle didn't mind. I am not so sure...After about 30 seconds, we pushed him back overboard.



Here's shot of a dolphin leaping.



Here are a few views from the boat.


This is a photo of the type of dreaded Sea Snake that Amy almost wrestled. Occasionally they get washed up on shore.

Amy and Liesl hard at work bringing dinner on board.


Mahi-mahi. We took one, and Ivan and Ray took the rest.



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Hotelito Swiss Oasis Andador los Adobes, Calle del Morro, Brisas de Zicatela | Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido 71980, Mexico


Hotelito Swiss Oasis 

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1 review
5 of 5 starsReviewed 29 May 2012 via mobile
Everything was really really fine. And the owners are really friendly, helpfull and multilingual. A beautiful place to stay
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Manuela Bodenmann, Inhaber at Hotelito Swiss Oasis, responded to this review
8 June 2012
Thank you so much for writing a review! We appreciate a lot! Thank you for beeing our guest and hopefully soon again :-). Saludos from paradise, the Swiss Oasis family More 
Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 starsReviewed 29 May 2012
We stayed at Swiss Oasis for two weeks recently and loved every aspect of it; the location is fantastic (close to beaches and many, many restaurants); the rooms are immaculately clean and spacious; the pool and other amenities are spot-on and the hosts are fantastic and ensure you feel like you are staying in their home. Couldn't recommend it highly...More 
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Manuela Bodenmann, Inhaber at Hotelito Swiss Oasis, responded to this review
8 June 2012
Fantastic place for fantastic people ;-)! Thank you very much for beeing with us and for rating us! We hope we'll see you again next year! Cheers to Australia, Manuela, René, Theresa, Luna & the cats More 
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5 of 5 starsReviewed 29 May 2012 via mobile
After u arrive in Puerto Escondido, a taxi takes u quickly to the Hotelito. We found them online and one call was enough to reserve a room. After arrival we were very pleased to find it. We had a great time and love their cats! Of course the Landlords where most kind and helpful. They speak Spanish, German, French and...More 
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Twentynine Palms, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 starsReviewed 27 May 2012
A sweet little hotel in Playa Zicatela, in the alley near Mangos Restaurant. we found it after searching all the hotels along the Playa, and is certainly the most beautiful, clean, pleasant and welcoming of them all. Thanks to Manuel and Renee, the owners, and their lovely cats and dog
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Manuela Bodenmann, Owner at Hotelito Swiss Oasis, responded to this review
28 May 2012
A big THANK YOU for rating us and taking the time to write this review. We, and of course specialy PEDRITO ;-) hope to see you again next year. We wish you a great journey lot's of fun and hope some "Pedritos" will cross your way :-), take care! The Swiss Oasis family More 
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 starsReviewed 24 May 2012
Stayed here for a week or so and loved every minute of it. The owners Manuela and Rene are very nice people and are there to accommodate you in any way possible. The rooms are very clean and tidy with very comfortable beds. The swimming pool is really clean and great for relaxing by. I will definitely be staying here...More 
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Manuela Bodenmann, Owner at Hotelito Swiss Oasis, responded to this review
25 May 2012
Hi Tom! Thank you for taking the time to rate our Swiss Oasis. It was a pleasure to have you and we hope we'll see you soon again! Thank you and have a great time, see ya! Manuela & René More 
Madison, WI
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5 of 5 starsReviewed 30 April 2012
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Previous reviewers have done an accurate and excellent job of describing the Swiss Oasis. Yes, it is all true! My husband and I have vacationed annually in Puerto for the past 7 yrs. We rent an apt in another area of town for a month. This year we wanted to add a few more days to our visit (apt was...