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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, February 9, 2015

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Los Traviesos

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by Ian Marshall (subscribe)
I'm a freelance writer and yogi living in Tepoztlan, Mexico where I'm running www.casadelcorazon.mx with my girlfriend. You can keep up with my other writing onwww.bollocks2thewellingtons.com/ or www.spiritualheartjourney.com
Published February 8th 2015
We have a mischievous time at this buzzy spot
Los Traviesos means "The Mischievous Ones" in Spanish. I'm not quite sure why this restaurant on the main Calle Principal in Mazunte has this name, but it is represented by some crudely drawn children on the signage.

Los Traviesos, Mischievous ones, Mazunte, restaurant, Calle Principal, Chilaquiles
Los Traviesos sign


It is similar to many other little comedors on this main street, serving typical Mexican food such as quesadillas (tortillas filled with cheese), nopales (a local vegetable dish made with cactus), empenadas (fried tortillas with different fillings) as well as pasta and some fish dishes.

Los Traviesos, Mischievous ones, Mazunte, restaurant, Calle Principal, Chilaquiles
Los Traviesos sign


I have a fondness for this place over some of the others on this road, partly because of the quirky name but also because it was where I had my first lunch with my girlfriend. She was impressed that I was adventurous to try the nopales on this occasion even though I had no idea what they were and she warned me that they can be "a bit slimy".

They weren't as it happens, served "a la Mexicana" with tomato salsa and onion and a side of tortillas.

Los Traviesos, Mischievous ones, Mazunte, restaurant, Calle Principal, Chilaquiles
Los Traviesos


They have a new snazzily designed menu since then and are offering the Mexican breakfast dish of chilaquiles all day now. This consists of fried tortillas, a spicy sauce, beans, rice and a topping of cheese with optional eggs or meat. This is available in many places around town and is a good way to rate a place. I thought theirs was particularly decent, a solid portion, crispy tortillas and a good green salsa.

Los Traviesos, Mischievous ones, Mazunte, restaurant, Calle Principal, Chilaquiles
Los Traviesos
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Why? Friendly atmosphere and decent food
When: Breakfast till dinner
Phone: (958) 116-4232
Where: Calle Principal, Mazunte
Cost: 50 Pesos main courses

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