San Agustinillo
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| San Agustinillo | |
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San Agustinillo
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| Coordinates: 15°39′58″N 96°32′32″W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Oaxaca |
| Municipality | Santa María Tonameca |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 229 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Area code(s) | 958 |
San Agustinillo consists of a small fishing village and a stretch of beach at a place with
the Sierra Madre del Sur meets the Pacific Ocean in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.[1] It is
located in the municipality of Santa María Tonameca just east of the coastal communities
of Mazunte and La Ventanilla, connected by a road that runs from these towns to Zipolite
andPuerto Ángel to the west.[1][2] These coastal communities together are known as the
"Riviera Oaxaqueña[3] or "La Costa Chica Oaxaqueña.[1] The community was established
about the same time as Mazunte.[4] Fishermen in San Augustinillo made a living by hunting
sea turtles until this was banned in 1990.[5] (secturoax) Major economic activities here
for most residents are still agriculture and small scale fishing, with some tourism, based
on the beach.[4]
the Sierra Madre del Sur meets the Pacific Ocean in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.[1] It is
located in the municipality of Santa María Tonameca just east of the coastal communities
of Mazunte and La Ventanilla, connected by a road that runs from these towns to Zipolite
andPuerto Ángel to the west.[1][2] These coastal communities together are known as the
"Riviera Oaxaqueña[3] or "La Costa Chica Oaxaqueña.[1] The community was established
about the same time as Mazunte.[4] Fishermen in San Augustinillo made a living by hunting
sea turtles until this was banned in 1990.[5] (secturoax) Major economic activities here
for most residents are still agriculture and small scale fishing, with some tourism, based
on the beach.[4]
The beach of San Agustinillo is about 1300 meters long facing open ocean and divided
into three sections by rocky outcroppings the jut out from the reach into the ocean.[2][4]
The sands of the beach are medium grain, of gold color and spread as wide as fifty
meters. The waters just offshore are warm with green and blue tones.[4] The far west
end is called Playa Rinconcillo, which is relatively well-sheltered and considered safest
for swimming. The easternmost section is called Playa Aragon and has both strong
waves and strong undertow.[2][4] As these beaches face open ocean caution is advised,
especially when tropical waves and other weather phenomena cause abnormally high
waves, which can cause beach restrictions and closures.[6] In 2009, at least three
drownings were reported off this beach, including a six-year-old girl who was caught
while on the shoreline by an unusually high wave. A nineteen-year-old was dragged
out to sea when he was surprised by an undercurrent and his body was not found
until five days later.[6][7][8][9]
into three sections by rocky outcroppings the jut out from the reach into the ocean.[2][4]
The sands of the beach are medium grain, of gold color and spread as wide as fifty
meters. The waters just offshore are warm with green and blue tones.[4] The far west
end is called Playa Rinconcillo, which is relatively well-sheltered and considered safest
for swimming. The easternmost section is called Playa Aragon and has both strong
waves and strong undertow.[2][4] As these beaches face open ocean caution is advised,
especially when tropical waves and other weather phenomena cause abnormally high
waves, which can cause beach restrictions and closures.[6] In 2009, at least three
drownings were reported off this beach, including a six-year-old girl who was caught
while on the shoreline by an unusually high wave. A nineteen-year-old was dragged
out to sea when he was surprised by an undercurrent and his body was not found
until five days later.[6][7][8][9]
The fishing village is located at the far west end at Playa Rinconcillo.[1] The fishermen
offer boat tours of area as well as rental for sportsfishing.[2] Just immediately to the
east of the village are palapas but almost nothing has been built at the far eastern
end.[1] From June to December it is possible to see Olive Ridley turtles laying their
eggs on this beach.[2]
offer boat tours of area as well as rental for sportsfishing.[2] Just immediately to the
east of the village are palapas but almost nothing has been built at the far eastern
end.[1] From June to December it is possible to see Olive Ridley turtles laying their
eggs on this beach.[2]
The beach is encroached by hills and steep cliffs that make the building of large hotels
and other resort features impossible.[1] However, the shoreline and some of the hills
surrounding it are dotted with small rustic establishments which show ecological and
European influence.[1] The European influence is because a number of establishments
here are owned by Italians and some French. Restaurants include La Termita, owned
by an Italian-Argentinian, and Tio Nerone, owned by an Italian-German.[1] The Mexico
Lindo hotel on the beach is owned by a Mexican from Tabasco by the name of Fausto
and also serves Italian food along with Regional favorites. Another Italian-owned
lodging is the Posada La Termita, also on the waterfront. Casa Pan de Miel has a
French owner. It is not on the beach but on a hilltop overlooking the area.[10] Since
the area emphasizes eco tourism, many of the lodging here were built as “low-impact”
that blend in with the topography. One of this is La Posada del Arquitecto which is
carved into the rocks of Playa Rinconcito. The rooms have hanging beds and a shower
built into a tree trunk. Everything is constructed with wooden pegs instead of nails.
Many of the lodgings here do not have web sites or even phones but are popular
with backpackers nonetheless. None have running hot water.[11] Most hotels
do not have televisions, phone or wireless connections or air conditioning.[5]
and other resort features impossible.[1] However, the shoreline and some of the hills
surrounding it are dotted with small rustic establishments which show ecological and
European influence.[1] The European influence is because a number of establishments
here are owned by Italians and some French. Restaurants include La Termita, owned
by an Italian-Argentinian, and Tio Nerone, owned by an Italian-German.[1] The Mexico
Lindo hotel on the beach is owned by a Mexican from Tabasco by the name of Fausto
and also serves Italian food along with Regional favorites. Another Italian-owned
lodging is the Posada La Termita, also on the waterfront. Casa Pan de Miel has a
French owner. It is not on the beach but on a hilltop overlooking the area.[10] Since
the area emphasizes eco tourism, many of the lodging here were built as “low-impact”
that blend in with the topography. One of this is La Posada del Arquitecto which is
carved into the rocks of Playa Rinconcito. The rooms have hanging beds and a shower
built into a tree trunk. Everything is constructed with wooden pegs instead of nails.
Many of the lodgings here do not have web sites or even phones but are popular
with backpackers nonetheless. None have running hot water.[11] Most hotels
do not have televisions, phone or wireless connections or air conditioning.[5]
The library of San Agustinillo is called “Las cuatro amigas” referring to the four
women who opened it in the Casa Municipal (municipal office building) on Highway
200. The library is free to residents and tourists may borrow books for a nominal fee.
About half the collection is in Spanish, about half in English and the rest in other
languages such as French and German. The library also offers English classes
for children of the town.[12] The organization that runs the library has a website
at La Biblioteca de San Agustinillo.
women who opened it in the Casa Municipal (municipal office building) on Highway
200. The library is free to residents and tourists may borrow books for a nominal fee.
About half the collection is in Spanish, about half in English and the rest in other
languages such as French and German. The library also offers English classes
for children of the town.[12] The organization that runs the library has a website
at La Biblioteca de San Agustinillo.
| San Agustinillo | |
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| — Town — | |
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San Agustinillo
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| Coordinates: 15°39′58″N 96°32′32″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Oaxaca |
| Municipality | Santa María Tonameca |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 229 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Area code(s) | 958 |
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