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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
Showing posts with label Budget Backpackers Off The Beaten Path. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Budget Backpackers Off The Beaten Path. Show all posts

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Rare albino blue whale sighted off coast of Loreto The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sighting took place in Loreto Bay National Park (PNBL) and caps an unprecedented whale watching season on the peninsula, which begins annually in December. Continue reading article here

The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sighting took place in Loreto Bay National Park (PNBL) and caps an unprecedented whale watching season on the peninsula, which begins annually in December.

4-plus cool things to do in Mexico this March Every state in Mexico has cool things to do in March, but new MND contributor Wendy Rosenfeld picks her favorite four-and-a-half for the entire country. Continue reading article here

Every state in Mexico has cool things to do in March, but new MND contributor Wendy Rosenfeld picks her favorite four-and-a-half for the entire country.

Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition

Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.

A history of the Maya: The myth of 'collapse' Maya culture never collapsed.

Maya culture never collapsed. It simply adapted to changing circumstances in the centuries leading up to the Spanish colonization of Mexico.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

MND Tutor | Plan México

Learn about the Mexican government's multibillion dollar bet on domestic manufacturing and learn Spanish at the same time in this week's MND Tutor.

Zipolite vs. Cancun, PDC, Tulum and Cabo : r/Zipolite2026 - Reddit


Zipolite vs. Cancun, PDC, Tulum and Cabo : r/Zipolite2026 - Reddit
So let's talk about Zipolite and compare it to other places that are known for being hot Mexico destinations. We've been to Cancun, Tulum, ...

Zipolite vs. Cancun, PDC, Tulum and Cabo

So let’s talk about Zipolite and compare it to other places that are known for being hot Mexico destinations. We’ve been to Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cabo several times. This includes family resorts and adult only. And swinger and swinger-want-to-be resorts (the Desire Resorts and Temptation). Cancun was fun, but way too built up

Temptation went from a nice laid back sexy experience to neon glitz. The Desire resorts were a lot of fun, but eventually just too much everything. We used to love Tulum - small, hippie, and clothing optional if that was your thing. Now it’s so changed. Tulum is great for a weekend, but it’s gotten way too glitzy, pretentious and Instagram-able — not to mention way too expensive!

We found Zipolite to be a great laid back, still-bohemian experience (beaches and several of the hotels and beach bars are clothing optional). If you want a swinger experience, you can try to join the Naughty Events week, or even the Nude Festival the following weekend. If you want a sexy laid back vacation, where you can tour other.coastal towns (Mazunte during the day, for example) start with some other (in season) week first, and see what you might find!

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Marihuana in Mexico: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What’s Changing

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Marihuana in Mexico: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What’s Changing
Cannabis policy in Mexico has shifted dramatically over the past decade. Court rulings, evolving public opinion, and ongoing legislative debates have moved the country away from strict prohibition toward a more complex — and sometimes confusing — legal landscape.
In this article, Julie Etra explores how cannabis laws in Mexico have evolved, what the Supreme Court rulings mean, and where the country stands today on recreational and medicinal use. It’s a look at the legal, cultural, and political forces shaping the future of cannabis in Mexico.