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.

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Friday, January 6, 2012

Huatulco Forum: Where to go/stay in Huatulco off the beaten track?

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playamomma

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1. Re: Where to go/stay in Huatulco off the beaten track?

Jan 01, 2012, 4:58 PM

I don't really know of any websites but there are a lot of nice, cute, little hotels that would probably work great for you. Most of the mega-resorts are on Tangolunda Bay. We have stayed at Villa Blanca several times which is located between La Crucecita and Santa Cruz. Other people seem to like the Castillo in Santa Cruz and Mision de los Arcos in La Crucecita. Huatulco is the first Mexican destination that we have gone to where we did NOT stay at a resort on the beach. My hubby was a little leery of that because the most important thing to him is waking up to the sound of the waves. However, by not staying at a resort on the beach, it has made us go explore all the wonderful, different bays of Huatulco. We would simply get up and go visit a different beach every day. Huatulco is not like most of the other Mexican beach destinations in that it is not one continous strip of beach. They are all different and unique. Taxis are plentiful and pretty cheap, considering what we have paid in other tourist destinations. We like to visit different places every year but I am so spoiled by the remoteness of Huatulco and the simplicity of everything there that I think I will be very disappointed to go elsewhere. And the weather can't be beat.

Maybe some of the local experts can jump in on where to find info on the different sectors, etc.

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itchyandscrat...

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2. Re: Where to go/stay in Huatulco off the beaten track?

Jan 01, 2012, 6:42 PM

We are off-site kinda folks too and certainly missed being closer to the action of town this year (we stayed at Crown Pacific due to finances this year--it was the best buy at the time)...try Castillo, Villa Blanca and the others mentioned in the above post...great places and no big resort feeling!!

We have walked to lots of beaches and through most of the sectors of town...and always felt safe. This year we went on the local bus with another couple to the Monday market in Pochutla and that was a lot of fun and highly recommended!! Most of our days are spent exploring on foot....

There is a nice little market in sector T, homes to look at in sector M, O and ??...sorry, bad memory. Day trips on the local buses are endless...Puerto Escondito, Pochutla, Puerto Angel.....lots to see. Just wandering through the back streets in LA Crucecita is fun....

You will not be disappointed..

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Waldo/Molly

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3. Re: Where to go/stay in Huatulco off the beaten track?

Jan 01, 2012, 7:23 PM

You may want to look at Hotel Villas Coral which is a 5 minute walk to Arricito Beach and locally owned. Hotel is situated right on the Ocean and a 45 minute to 1 hour walk into town. Have been going to this hotel for 3 years and going back this year.

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IdahoJones

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4. Re: Where to go/stay in Huatulco off the beaten track?

Jan 01, 2012, 8:28 PM

For a ton of information about HUX, including small hotels & B&Bs, go to www.tomzap.com

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mariaguapa

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5. Re: Where to go/stay in Huatulco off the beaten track?

Jan 03, 2012, 5:01 PM

Huatulco has a lot of really great "off the beaten track" options to fit virtually any budget. With 9 bays, 36 beaches and lots of inexpensive taxis with friendly drivers, there really isn't any reason to stay at one of the large beach front resorts. Why limit yourself to just one beach??

I've stayed in LaCrucecita at Mision de losArcos a couple of times. Great location right in the center of town, small friendly, clean and budget friendly too. Can't say enough good things about it.

I've also stayed in Santa Cruz at the Castillo. Nice hotel, all the amenities of a resort with a great location right across from the marina. No complaints at all.

But, I think my new favorite place to stay is Villa Sol y Mar in Conejos. A little further from town and all the "action" but one big trade off is the fabulous views. When we stayed in LaCrucecita and Santa Cruz, the only way to see the sunset was out on the water. When we stayed at Villa Sol y Mar, we made a point of being "home" every day at sunset- the view is breathtaking. And the taxis are just a phone call and 2 minutes away, then just a short ride into town or wherever- very easy so being away from the "action" isn't an issue. With only 5 guest suites, it feels more like a private villa than a B&B or resort.

TomZap is also a great source of information, as Idaho Jones suggested.

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CasaHoffa

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6. Re: Where to go/stay in Huatulco off the beaten track?

Jan 03, 2012, 7:47 PM

Hola.

When in Huatulco, we recommend staying “on” the beaten path as there are great nearby markets, beaches, shops, spas, etc. and we like to often partake in those services.

That said, we do love to go “off” the beaten path, and when we do, our favorite (and the most knowledgeable) guide is Mario Cobos. Mario speaks fluent English and he is also a sculptor and artist; consequently, photographers find him to be extremely knowledgeable in helping them to identify great locations for professional images. He can hire the car and driver or boat (as necessary) and provide you with great tours and he may be contacted at:

www.mariocobos.com/MarioCobos/Contact.html

Alternatively, Palm Princess Destination Services provides a full continuum of tours, tailor-made to specific needs. Contact Valerie or Arianna at:

http://www.palmprincessmexico.com

Hope this helps. Your questions are always welcome.

Abrazos,

Matt

Casa Hoffa (South), Bahia Chahue, Huatulco, MX

Casa Hoffa (North), Fire Island, NY USA

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Jan 03, 2012, 7:53 PM

Just flying by on the way to the manzanillo site and saw the bug post.

The no seeums and sand fleas love me as well, even in the summer in vancouver I get the fleas nipping at me.

I always take watkins brand bug cream and rub it on my ankels bofore I go out for the day in manzanillo and I find it works really well.

If you have a costco near you, they might have some in the pharmacy part. Best price for watkins I have found!

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Finding accommodation in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico is quite easy enough, but what do you plan on doing during your holiday? Here are some fun things to do to fire up the free spirit in you.

Surf at Playa Zicatela. A popular destination for avid surfers, this beach is known for its rough and challenging waves, and might not be for the faint of heart. But if you're feeling daring, this is certainly the place to get into the water sport head-on. You can also enjoy some fresh seafood and other mouthwatering dishes from the many restaurants and bars that can be found along the beach by the street.

Hang out at the Zocalo. If you don't feel like exerting yourself too much for the day, head out of your bungalow in Puerto Escondido and stroll over to the town square for a dose of local scenery and culture. The Zocalo is a large plaza wherein most events are held, and even on a 'slow' day there is always something to see. Traveling fairs and carnivals sometimes set up base here, attracting families and children. Music is often heard at night from street musicians. During the festive season, the plaza comes alive with colorful decorations and you will see much merriment amongst locals and visitors alike.

Shop and dine at Mercado Benito Juarez.This is the perfect place to find unique items and delicious food that you won't find at your average mall. The local market offers a variety of handcrafted merchandise that make for great souvenirs and a range of fresh seafood, meat, and produce. Weekends are especially busy, with vendoring selling everything from leather goods and textiles to black pottery. Definitely for those looking for an authentic Mexican shopping and dining experience.

Go on a marine animals tour. A brilliant idea if you're a nature-lover. Tours such as these will have you seeing turtles, dolphins, and whales as you enjoy the ocean breeze. It is best to go on January and February, which are the times when the creatures often appear. Hire a boat and guide to take you to the best spots to see them.

Get pampered with a Temezcal treatment. What's a vacation without indulging in some self-pampering? The Temezcal spa treatment is a Oaxaca specialty, and is easily available. It involves getting warmed up for a certain period of time in a heated clay dome. You are then taken out of the dome and wrapped in blankets to cool down, and the massage is given. The whole process is said to efficiently flush out the body's toxins. A great way to spend a relaxing day before coming home to your accommodation in Puerto Escondido.

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