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, June 30, 2012

LYOBAN

LYOBAN

Lyoban is originally a zapotecan word (LYO-BAAN).

The word refers to a holy place where the "cloud-men" arrived when they were able to achieve the higest level of spirituality. There they stayed, in the Lyo-baan for eternity. Maintaining peace and balance, day by day.

LYOBAN has been our home for more than 15 years

We are proud to say that we have hosted thousands of guys from all over the world. Many of them return every year. Through the years we have tried to create a great environment for our visitors. We want you to feel like you are at home.

We are convinced that we are one of the cheapest traveling options, but our first concern is to our customers. We want you to feel satisfied and safe while you are visiting us. We are always improving the quality of service and hospitality to better serve you.

Front view of Lyoban Hostel, Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Mexico

We are open all year and we would prefer that you make a reservation before you arrive. This will insure that you have a room when you arrive. However reservations are not required.

We are located in the center of town next to the local church and we are well known by the local taxi services.

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Life on Death Beach Help me send my film about the lifeguards that saved my life to film festivals - Ayúdame a difundir mi documental sobre los salvavidas que me salvaron la vida.

Life on Death Beach

k9boy said 1 day ago

In 2002, I volunteered at Pina.It is a magical place with the best and most humane staff, volunteers and patients. am hemiplegic with a brain injury and i dream of returning to Pina and my favorite beach.

rbg144 said 1 day ago

I would love to receive a copy of the movie, hold the other goodies.
…..and yes onward with your film in the richest field of luck

Jeff said 2 days ago

Thanks to everyone that has supported and continues to support this project. It is so great to be here and hear all the energy around seeing the first film about this town. I went to the radio last night to advertise the screening and just uploaded a picture and some other videos into the gallery. Love to everyone.

lesleyarakphoto said 2 days ago

Yay, Jeff!

Joshua said 6 days ago

Yippity Skippity.

angiehinh said 11 days ago

Woot! Great job, Jeff!

dgorlin said 12 days ago

Go, Jeff! We’re proud of you!

sinthea said 15 days ago

Great job, Jeff!!!! Wishing you luck to reach your goal. Yes, praise the work of lifeguards! -one of my friends voluteers in Zipolite. And thank you for getting the word out about Pina Palmera! I have the privilege to do short-term volunteering, offering massage up to twice a year for the residents, the workers and other volunteers. They do amazing work for the community it’s the least I could do to give back :)

Scott said 15 days ago

Way to go Jeff! Break a leg at the festivals!

One World Youth Project said 16 days ago

Happy to support this amazing guy. His film is fantastic and with your help, it is definitely going to go places. Good luck, Jeff!

Adam said 16 days ago

Congratulations Jeff! I am so proud of you and excited to see the film.

conor.godfrey said 17 days ago

Way to go Jeff! Can’t wait to see it.

Ivan said 17 days ago

Ivan says: Lifeguards do a GOOD job. Sometimes a tourist is stupid. It is good for a Lifeguard to eat. Sometimes Lifeguards are thirsty, too.

digenti said 19 days ago

Please support this work!

john.stewart said 19 days ago

Terrific cause and great effort by a dedicated filmmaker!

surogers1 said 19 days ago

Good work!

LuvYah777 said 20 days ago

Thanks for what you are doing and allowing us to be a small part of it!

barbara61 said 22 days ago

Good going, Jeff, we are pleased to support this film

Piña Palmera

November Video: Tolo habla de Jaime/Tolo talks about Jaime

Pablo and Manuel

Life on Death Beach Trailer #2

The Blind Leading The Blind (excerpt from Life on Death Beach)

Panteon

Panteon from jeff arak on Vimeo.
Shot with a Panasonix DVX100b

Help make it happen for Jeff Arak! Contribute to Life on Death Beach

Playa Zipolite: Life on Death Beach Help me send my film about the lifeguards that saved my life to film festivals - Ayúdame a difundir mi documental sobre los salvavidas que me salvaron la vida.

Hi, I'm Jeff Arak.

Five years ago, I set out to make a documentary about a group of volunteer lifeguards that saved my life in 2006.

Along the way, I learned that the lifeguards weren't the only group in Zipolite doing important work and not getting paid enough to do it. Piña Palmera works with people with disabilities and their families throughout the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico.

A group of parents meets with Piña Palmera

The film that I created, Life on Death Beach, is an intimate exploration of life in Zipolite and the people that live there. You can see a trailer here. I am raising money to send this film to film festivals around the world. If you are interested in promoting water safety or disability rights; or if you are moved by the stories in the film, please consider donating to the campiagn.

There are some very exciting rewards you will receieve in exchange for your contributions that will bring the beach to you and allow you to feel and experience life on death beach. I am very excited to report that Marine Rescue Products, one of the leading suppliers of lifeguarding equipment in the USA, has graciously agreed to provide equipment to match donations for this campaign. You can read about all of the available perks to the right of this panel.

If you would like to donate directly to the Zipolite lifeguards or to Piña Palmera, you can do that at the links below.

Thank you for your support.

Jeff Arak

May, 2012

Club Tortuga (USA non-profit fiscal sponsor of the Zipolite Lifeguards)

Piña Palmera

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Hola, yo soy Jeff Arak.

Cinco (5) años atrás, me lance a hacer un documental sobre un grupo de salvavidas voluntarios que me salvaron la vida en el 2006.

En el camino, aprendí que los salvavidas no eran el unico groupo en Zipolite que estaba haciendo un trabajo importante sin una compensación adecuada. Piña Palmera trabaja con personas con discapacidades y sus familias a lo largo de la costa sur de Oaxaca, México.

La película que hicé, Viviendo en la Playa de la Muerte, es una exploración íntima de la vida en Zipolite y sus ciudadanos. Puede ver el "trailer" de la película aquí. Estoy recaudando fondos para enviar la película a diferentes festivales de cine en todo el mundo. Si usted está interesado en promover seguridad en el agua, o derechos de las personas con discapacidades o, si le inspiran las historias del documental, por favor considere hacer una donación a la campaña.

Hay muy buenos premios que podrá recibir como recompensa por su apoyo, que seguro traerán la playa hasta usted y le permitirán que sienta y viva la playa de la muerte. Es muy emocionante para mi anunciar que Marine Rescue Products, uno de los principales proveedores de equipos desalvavidas en los EE.UU., ha amablemente accedido a suministrar equipos para igualar las donaciones de esta campaña. Puede leer acerca de todos los beneficios disponibles a la derecha de este panel.

Si prefiere donar directamente a los salvavidad de Zipolite o a Piña Palmera, puede hacerlo seleccionando los enlaces que estan abajo

Gracias por su solidaridad.

Jeff Arak

mayo, 2012

Club Tortuga (patrocinador fiscal de EE.UU que apoya a los salvavidas de Zipolite)

Piña Palmera

Buena Onda Surf Project--Coco Nogales

Buena Onda Surf Project--KIDS Trailer

Our Mission

Nuestra Misión

To share the Buena Onda spirit of surfing with deserving boys and girls from communities in California and Oaxaca, México. Through the experience of surfing, we strive to empower our youth with life skills that build self-confidence, self-respect,respect for others, and an appreciation for the ocean and the environment.

Compartir el espíritu Buena Onda del surf con niños y niñas de comunidades en California y Oaxaca, México. A través de la experiencia del surf, nos esforzamos en darle a nuestros jóvenes herramientas de vida que generan confianza en si mismos, respeto por ellos y por los demás y un aprecio por el océano y el medio ambiente.

Buena Onda Surf Project Fundraising Fiesta This Evening! June 30th, 2012 by Bret

Buena Onda Surf Project Fundraising Fiesta This Evening!

June 30th, 2012 by Bret · No Comments

The Buena Onda Surf Project, a bi-national organization creating positive change through surfing for deserving kids from the coastal communities of Oaxaca, México, is having a “board benefit fiesta” this evening from 6-10pm at Aviator Nation on Abbot Kinney.

The event will feature drinks, music, piñatas, a raffle and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the purchase and shipment of 20 surfboards and other goods to equip La Casa Buena Onda in Oaxaca. A $20 donation is requested at the door.

Peep the Buena Onda Surf Project website to see what they are all about!

Buena Onda Surf Project Fundraising Fiesta
1224 Abbot Kinney
Venice 90291

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Cannon Ball King - Reggae Happyness (Camel 1969).

Gaylads - My Jamaican Girl (Blank 1971).

Ethiopians - Hong Kong Flu (JJ 1969).

Unforgettables - Many A Call (Angen 1975).

MEX- Playa Zipolite, Southern Oaxaca, Mexico, On The Pacific (playlist)

Gobierno de Oaxaca, Programa de reactivación económica, Puerto ... Anuncia una bolsa inicial de 40 mdp a fondo perdido, en apoyo a mil empresarios de Pochutla, Huatulco, Puerto Ángel, Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, Zipolite, ... www.flickr.com/photos/goboax/7403163846/

Gobierno de Oaxaca, Programa de reactivación económica, Puerto Escondido

Anuncia una bolsa inicial de 40 mdp a fondo perdido, en apoyo a mil empresarios de Pochutla, Huatulco, Puerto Ángel, Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, Zipolite, Zicatela y San Agustinillo.
Puerto Escondido, Oax, 19 de junio de 2012

Bodyboarders raise funds to reconstruct Puerto Escondido The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) is looking to raise US$100000 for the base funding to stage the IBA Zicatella Pro, at Puerto Escondido, from ... 69.73.170.179/ph5/read.php?17,87055

Bodyboarders raise funds to reconstruct Puerto Escondido

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The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) is looking to raise US$100,000 for the base funding to stage the IBA Zicatella Pro, at Puerto Escondido, from August 8 – August 18, 2012. [www.surfertoday.com]

I think the state and municipality should dedicate Punta Colorada in perpetuation forever to the body boarders. That way the surfers won't get in their way. They deserve it after raising all this money. The life guards can even build a tower at Punto Colorada.