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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, November 2, 2020

Mexico News Today Monday, November 2, 2020

 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020

October 2nd worst month for Covid after July  

October was the second worst month for coronavirus cases in Mexico since the start of the pandemic, official data shows. FULL STORY

Despite AMLO’s promises to root out corruption, complaints go unheard

513 complaints have been filed in relation to irregularities and possible acts of corruption committed by federal public servants. FULL STORY

Ex-police chief probe uncovers garage full of classic cars

The search of a former CDMX police chief's house turned up a garage of classic cars. FULL STORY

Interjet cancels all its flights after failing to pay for fuel

The airline pulled all flights on Sunday and Monday, apparently unable to buy fuel for its planes. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE 

Maya hang on to Day of the Dead traditions on Yucatán Peninsula

But their children are losing ancient practices that date back to before the Conquest, writes Jennifer Kennedy. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE 

With this year’s upheavals, pan de muerto is a Day of the Dead constant

For many Mexicans, making pan de muerto is a rite of nostalgia and tribute to previous generations, writes Lydia Carey. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL


THE STORY:
Puebla authorities criticized for Covid ventilator scene in Day of Death altar.
FULL STORY
THE QUESTION: 
Was Day of the Dead Covid hospital scene inappropriate and insensitive?
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LAST POLL:
Would you go to an IMSS hospital for Covid treatment or find an alternative?
85% said 'no, thanks.' 
FULL RESULTS

Feds reprimand governor for urging Mexicans in US to vote against Trump

Interior Minister Olga Sánchez accused Michoacán's governor of violating state and federal constitutions. FULL STORY

Biden win would mean challenges for Latin America

His positions on various issues might prove uncomfortable for some of the region's leaders. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE 

Photographer captures unseen Day of the Dead 

Ann Murdy's book "On the Path of Marigolds" documents little-known Day of the Dead traditions, writes Rich Tenorio. FULL STORY
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MEXICO LIFE 

Homemade dog biscuits: an easy treat for your dog 

Making your own dog biscuits is easier than you think, writes food columnist Janet Blaser in this week's Tropical Table FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE 

Mariana Yampolsky: expat pioneer of road-tripping 

Yampolsky was one of the most important documenters of 20th-century folkloric Mexico, writes Leigh Thelmadatter. FULL STORY

• Mother strips off clothes in protest against inaction on son’s murder

• Halloween party shooting leaves two dead in Tulum

• Embassy intervened to stop arrest of ‘sexual predator:’ report

• Soccer player gets 3 years, 8 months for death of newlywed couple

• Gas fire in Nuevo Leon after Pemex pipeline explosion

• Mexico’s tax collection agency recovers a record 4 billion pesos

Firefly Cinema, Cine Luciernaga, Zipolite

 


Day of the dead offering, the tradition that never dies