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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

Monday, October 20, 2014

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Whether you're visiting a safe country or one that is thought to be on the risky side, you should take some necessary precautions. This means thoroughly researching the safety in your destination before you go, which will inform you of "good" and "bad" neighborhoods, whether it's smart to be out after dark, whether your destination has a problem with pickpockets, and the like. This, in turn, will influence where you book your hotel and spend your time.
If you're worried about thieves, follow our 10 tips for carrying money while traveling, including using a dummy wallet and dividing and storing your money and cards in multiple safe spots. In addition,keep your hotel's address private. And, as always, you'll reduce your chance of encountering a problem if you make a conscious effort to blend in with the locals—meaning no fanny packs or white tennis shoes.
Talk to a friend who has visited your destination or check out online forums to get a variety of opinions. Most of all, when visiting a new place, go with an open mind.

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