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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, February 16, 2013

06 Castillo de Chapultepec by TravelPod Member Camposgalan

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Saturday, February 9, 2013 Huatulco (day 3)

Saturday, February 9, 2013 Huatulco (day 3)



Saturday, February 9, 2013



Huatulco (day 3)

When we got up yesterday morning, we had sort of planned to move on. But we got a little lazy and before we knew it, it was past 9:00am and we hadn't lifted a finger to get packed up. So we decided to stay another day!

This place has some pretty interesting birds flying around. I don't know anything about birds, and I don't really want to, but I know when they're kinda pretty.



Looks like a parakeet to me, but what do I know...

Two of them together.

Some kind of jaybird? Doesn't matter to me, but like I said, they're kinda pretty.

Woody?

So anyway, with all of these pretty birds flitting around, it's sure to attract some bird people. And it does.

Whenever a cruise ship parks up in Huatulco port, one of the day trips is bird watching. So a bunch of cruise ship tourists showed up to the campround in fancy white vans and with cameras that cost more than the little blue car.


It turns out that cruise ship people don't like camping people.

I didn't know this, but our friend David mentioned that the cruise ship people won't talk to him when they come into the campground. I decided to test this out and walked up to a group of them to tell them about the parakeets that were over near our tent. 

I asked them if they had seen any parakeets yet. One snotty woman said "Well, we've seen parrots, but we haven't seen parakeets" and a few of them snickered. I said "Well I'm not a bird person, I just know that they're a pretty green bird and thought I would mention that there are some here". Their tour guide said "thanks" but they never did come over. That was that.

Then, half an hour later Ruth and I are house sitting for Joyce and David while they were out. We were actually sitting in their chairs because they're more comfy than ours! Anyhow, two bird women walked by talking in English and I could clearly hear what they were saying. One mentioned that she had friends in Ottawa. I piped up in a loud voice "Hey, we're from Ottawa"...the woman looked at me, didn't say a word, and kept on walking. So I said it louder...no response. Very strange. Ruth and I looked at each other and shook our heads. People sure are funny aren't they??!!

We finally decided we should go out and do something, so after lunch we drove to park in the nearby town of La Crucicita. It was baking hot though and we walked around a bit, but the park is pretty run down and there's not much to see.

Ruth on the park paths.

So then we drove over to the marina and had a look at the expensive yachts...

Maybe the cruise ship people would talk to the guys living on these expensive yachts?

Then we found a mirador lookout near Playa Arrocito.

Careful...it's fairly steep!

Playa Arrocito is a pretty little beach.

Then we went back to the campground until it got closer to dinner time. We really like that roast chicken place in town, so we went back there for another 70 peso ($5.65) dinner for two!

But this morning, we're definitely outta here. Up early, tent packed up, and on the road. We've got a fairly long drive to do, about 400 kms I think. Next stop, Puerto Arrista, Chiapas!


Sabado / Noches de Salsa / Live Music ! February 16 at 10:00pm in UTC-06 Playa Kabbalah in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca








Con certeza, podemos

Viernes, 15 de febrero de 2013

Los desafíos que enfrentamos no son nunca los verdaderos problemas.

El problema es que no creemos que podemos vencer.

Tener certeza en tu habilidad para hacer lo que es correcto es la clave para vencer tus dudas, tus demonios, tus limitaciones.

Con certeza, no sólo puedes, lo lograrás.


Certainly we can

Friday, February 15, 2013

 the challenges we face are never the real problems.

The problem is that we do not believe that we can overcome.

Certainty in your ability to do what is right is the key to overcome your doubts, your demons, your limitations.

Certainly, not only you can, you will succeed. (Translated by Bing)

Tropical Reef Camera



Photo by: Casa Orquidea Zipolite


Aquarium on the Pacific

Aquarium on the Pacific





The warm, 80-degree waters of Micronesia contain an astounding 2,100 islands. Considered by many to be among the most beautiful in the world, Palau’s waters contain an incredible diversity of coral, fish, and other colorful marine life. This Live Cam represents the beautiful marine life you would find off the coast of Palau.

Hola San Agustinillo MEXICO | TUESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 2013


Life Love & AdventureFOLLOW MY FIRST JOURNEY AROUND THIS LITTLE BLUE PLANET AS I TREAD WEARILY INTO UNKNOWN WATERS, SIPPING ON THE NECTARS OF ANCIENT FRUIT TREES, GRAPPLING LINGUISTICS WITH FOREIGN TONGUES, AND BATHING IN EXOTIC SENSATIONS ...

Hola San Agustinillo

MEXICO | TUESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 2013 | VIEWS [64] | COMMENTS [1]
It was more than a pleasant surprise to get a message from Bambo saying he'd meet me at the airport. Being a public holiday today, he had the time to go for a drive and pick me up!  The flight down to Puerto Escondido was short and painless, and on leaving the plane, I was immediately hit with the warm humid air that makes this part of the coast so attractive.  In many ways it reminds me of Queensland.  Coconut palms, mango trees, bananas, papaya are all in abundance, and interspersed with cornfields and farmers doing there thing.  The drive down to San Agustinillo was pleasant on such a balmy afternoon, and we caught up on 5 years of life in conversation the whole way!  Passing some small coastal towns and roadside eateries this whole area exudes a quintessential Mexican flavour, from the laxidaisical road works, the free and easy motorcycle riders, the way the clock ticks slower when you have a smile on your face :) 
A narrow, windy road passes through Mazunte before San Agustinillo and we reached the Mexico Lindo beachside cabana which straight away brings the blood pressure down to an easy 'go slow' pace. The owner Ramon showed me to my wonderful little room upstairs of the restaurant/bar, which included a hammock and good sized bed with mosquito netting.  But the stairs up are pretty damn steep!  Remind me not to attempt them after a night on the mezcal!  This is beachside living at its best and its no wonder the locals cal it paradise!
 
After a few beers and a great little lunch of guacamole, cervica de pascado and some prawn dish I can't recall the name, we strolled along the beach and the back road. There's a lot of discussion about the fire that took out Bambo's San Agustito restaurant/bar and the plans to rebuild something bigger and better.  The positive outlook by those people I've met so far is fabulous!
 
Ok, back to the hammock!  The only thing that's missing is the rum and coke (with lime of course)!

Radio stations in Oaxaca Choose your favorite station with the player that you like and enjoy your favorite music!


Radio stations in Oaxaca

Choose your favorite station with the player that you like and enjoy your favorite music!
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1Top 40 XHYN 102.9 FM and 820 AMTop 40 Live from Oaxaca, OaxacaOtherGo to website 
2Stereo FM 96.9 World music live from Oaxaca, OaxacaOtherGo to website 
3Exa 98.5 FMExa 98.5 FM from Oaxaca, OaxacaGo to website 
4XECE KeBuena 92.9 FMKe Buena live from Oaxaca, OaxacaOtherGo to website 
5The Mighty XHOQ 100.1 FMThe Powerful Live from Oaxaca, OaxacaOtherGo to website 
6OA XEOA Mexican Radio 570 AMOA Mexican Radio Live from Oaxaca, OaxacaOtherGo to website 
7Christian Radio Online Christian Radio Live from Oaxaca, OaxacaPlay with Real PlayerPlay with WinampGo to website 
8Radio La Perla De La Mixteca 96.5 Fm.Radio La Perla Live from Oaxaca, OaxacaPlay with WinampOtherGo to website 
9Radio Your LongingLonging Radio live from Oaxaca, OaxacaPlay with Windows MediaPlay with Real PlayerPlay with WinampGo to website 
10Autonomous University of Oaxaca Radio XEUBJ Autonomous University of Oaxaca RadioPlay with WinampGo to website 
11XEOAX Radio 680 AMRadio live from Oaxaca, OaxacaOtherGo to website 
Here in mexico-radio.com , you can listen to the radio in Oaxaca.