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

Thursday, August 2, 2012

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Avitia wins bronze in women's

individual archery

Photo credit: AP | Mexico's Mariana Avitia shoots during the individual archery competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Get Mexican archer Mariana Avitia pass round in archery July 31, 2012 By: Editor MEXICO CITY The Monterrey goalkeeper, Mariana Avitia, got his pass to the second round in an individual archery at the Olympic Games in London after beating Britain's Naomi Folkard, with a total of 6-2. Will face the Danish Carin Christiansen in the next round. Avitia showed great composure despite having the public against and took his second win of the day, defeating the Iranian Zahra also Dehghanabnavi, which has it in the eighth round. Mariana Avitia began his involvement with an 8, however, his next two shots went straight to 10, to match the first 28 to 28 September to Folkard. In the second, the Mexican was accurate and had 29 points, unanswerable to the British, who remained at 26. The final blow came almost in the third set, which was able to win 27-26, which was up 5-1 and put all the pressure on the British. Folkard tried to trace, but his 26 points in the quarter were achieved by Avitia, to leave the 6-2 final. After this victory, Avitia be measured at the Danish Carin Christiansen on 2 August. With information from agencies.

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Mariana Avitia gets bronze for Mexico Archery
August 2, 2012

With a perfect start, the Mexican Mariana Avitia get the bronze medal in Archery Individual and one for the national delegation to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Aida Roman will be contesting the final against South Korea's Bo Bae Ki.

With a perfect start, the Mexican Mariana Avitia get the bronze medal in Archery Individual and one for the national delegation to the London 2012 Olympic Games. With little fortune by the American Khatuna Loring, and a score of 103 -98, third left to go to Mariana Avitia. It should be noted that Aida Román will be contesting the final against South Korea's Bo Bae Ki. oh

by part of the American Khatuna Loring, and a score of 103-98, the third left to go to Mariana Avitia.

Chicanísima: Latino politics, news and culture

Olympics 2012: Mexico outfits at Opening Ceremony #FAIL???

By Teresa Puente, Monday at 6:31 pm

People tend to be patriotic during the Olympics.

The outfits the Mexican national team wore during the Opening Ceremony were widely criticized.

They were very colorful and used some of the traditional patterns worn by the indigenous of Mexico. But they were designed in bright neon pink, green and orange. They took traditional designs and symbols and made them modern.

They made the worst dressed lists of many and they were trashed on Twitter.

"The 2012 award for @Olympics costumes that looked like someone vomited pure neon all over you goes to…Mexico"
- @dongstoevky

"Que trajes mas feos uso Mexico en el Opening Ceremony de los Olympics, parecian piñatas lmao!!"

"The most ugly suits used by Mexico in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics, they look like piñatas, lmao!!"
-@Ana_AKA

From Facebook:

"Hubiera sido mejor usar los originales trajes hechos de manos indigenas y no de disenadores que ridiculizaron nuestro folklore."

"It would have been better to use the original suits made by indigenous hands and not by designers that ridicule our folklore."
- Norai Pedraza

Personally, my first impression was that the outfits were fun. I don't think they made fun of Mexican culture but they tried to celebrate it. They do border on tacky but they got the team noticed.

They certainly weren't worse than Germany's pink and blue jackets or the U.K. team's golden collars that reminded me of the FTD flower symbol.

Anyway, it's not about fashion but sports.

MEXICO 2012 OLYMPICS CHAMPIONS!!! sayx ivan :)

Men's Olympic Soccer 2012: Mexico vs. Gabon Recap; Dos Santos Propels Mexico to 2-0 Win

By David Salazar | First Posted: Jul 30, 2012 08:59 AM EDT

(Photo : REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo) Mexico's Giovani dos Santos celebrates after scoring a penalty against Gabon during their men's Group B football match at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the City of Coventry Stadium July 29, 2012.

Mexico brought themselves one step closer to the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Gabon Sunday.

The catalyst for their victory was superstar Giovanni Dos Santos who started the match on the bench.

The opening 45 minutes were equal as both teams traded opportunities at the end. Gabon exerted their physical style to create their chances while El Tri used their skill to create their own. Mexico controlled possession but Gabon looked dangerous with their speed on the counterattack.

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At the start of the second half, Dos Santos finally made his appearance; twenty minutes before he had come on the pitch in the first match against Korea. As in the Korea match, he made a huge difference. Mexico immediately looked more aggressive and Gabon started to sit back and attempt to minimize the superstar's space. But it made no difference.

In the 63^rd minute, Dos Santos took an Oribe Peralta feed and gave Mexico a 1-0 lead. Gabon rallied with a plethora of opportunities but did not capitalize. In waning moments, Henry Ndong received a second yellow card for roughing Peralta in the penalty area. Dos Santos used the subsequent penalty kick to double his team's score and secure their victory.

The win gives Mexico four points and ties them with Korea for the group lead. A tie puts them through to the quarter-finals and a win gives them the top spot in the group. A loss could put them in jeopardy of elimination however. Gabon must win against Korea by three goals and hope for a Mexican win or draw to ensure passage.

Men's Olympic Soccer 2012: Mexico vs.

Gabon Recap; Dos Santos Propels Mexico

to 2-0 Win

Huatulco Excursion

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Huatulco Excursion

First thing I saw was two grasshoppers having a sexy time

The view from room at the Bed and Breakfast - Agua Azul

The room and patio at the Agua Azul

Playa Conejos

A blackhead vulture

The foyer of the Auga Azul B&B

Tango the Dog and CDO of the Auga Azul. (Chief of Dog Operations)

Dining area of the Auga Azul

Auga Azul Pool

A black iguana. Guess he forgot to put on his spf 50

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Huatulco Day Trip: Mazunte This Beach Town Is A Prime Example Of Sustainable Tourism

Huatulco Day Trip: Mazunte

This Beach Town Is A Prime Example Of Sustainable Tourism

Located approximately 45 minutes from Huatulco, you will find Mazunte, a beach town known for their sea turtle museum and organic cosmetic factory as well as their dramatic beaches and surf. Mazunte has really made a point of immersing themselves in the idea ofsustainable tourism, ensuring a long lasting stay in the tourist industry.

You have the option of starting your day off by grabbing a coffee at one of the beachfront palapa style restaurants so you can soak up the views of the morning surf. From there, you can make your way to the Sea Turtle Museum.

Mazunte Sea Turtle Museum

Prior to the banning of sea turtle hunting in 1990, sea turtles were killed in mass numbers, resulting in a huge decrease in population. Luckily, thanks to places like the Sea Turtle Center, the sea turtle population on the Oaxacan coast is greatly improving. Their main goal is to educate people on the importance of sustainability for protecting these creatures seeing as many types of sea turtles are still endangered to this day.

Sea turtle in tank and Mazunte turtle museum

Hours and Price
The museum opens daily at 10:00 am and closes at 4:30 pm, with admission of $25 pesos a person, a very inexpensive option for a day tour. Be sure to pick up a brochure on your way in, as it is an excellent source of information on the center (Available in both English and Spanish). They also have a gift shop on site that is perfect for picking up a few souvenirs to take home.

Ecotourism in the area is doing wonders to make certain that local tourism does not come at the expense of the environment. This interesting and informative outing, supporting sustainable tourism is sure to open your eyes on the harm that can be done if we neglect to preserve the sea turtle population.

Perfect for kids, the museum attached to the center offers a variety of aquariums where you can view all types of turtles, both salt and fresh water. As you move along the guided tour, you will come across several turtles that have been rescued and are in the process of being rehabilitated.

This is one of the main missions of the center, by rehabilitating the sea turtles they hope to keep the numbers of these endangered species up. Outside the center are a series of tanks housing even more sea turtles and eggs.

As part of the up and coming trend of ecotourism in Mexico, the Mazunte Sea Turtle Center takes to the beaches annually to collect the eggs of endangered sea turtles. Taking them back to the center, they incubate the eggs to insure that they hatch before releasing them back into the wild. This process can be daunting and requires the help of volunteers, of which their are plenty.

Upon completing this tour, you can make your way to the small cosmetic factory that has made international news.

Cosméticos Naturales de Mazunte S. de S.S.

The Milagro de Mazunte Natural Cosmetics project was developed by the originator of The Body Shop, Anita Roddick. This project is aimed at helping those that lost their jobs due to the banning of sea turtle hunting in 1990 by providing them with employment.

Located on the main street of Mazunte, this small cosmetic shop offers everything from shampoo to shower gel, and more. The cosmetics are made inclusively with locally grown products that truly encompass the idea of sustainable tourism. Typical ingredients used include; coconut oil, avocado oil, maize oil, soya oil, sesame oil and beeswax.

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So when you’re book your Huatulco vacation, be sure to check out this amazing beach town that is truly shedding a light on the benefits ofsustainable tourism.

If you are interested in this day trip, email contact@myhuatulcovacation.com or feel free to leave a comment below!

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Shopping in Huatulco: Mazunte

Natural Cosmetics

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Shop Local And Green At This Mazunte Cosmetics Boutique

Nestled in the quaint community known as Mazunte, this natural cosmetics shop offers a wide range of eco-friendly products. Established in the mid 90’s the boutique came to fruition after sea turtle hunting was banned in 1990, a ban that left nearly everyone in the area unemployed.

Luckily, in 1993 founder of The Body Shop Anita Roddick paid a visit to this small beachtown. Quickly falling in love with both the town and the people, the idea of a cosmetics shop was formed. 15 families from the community subsequently created the Cosméticos Naturales de Mazunte, S. de S.S.

A few years later, with the help of David Hitchen- a trained technician from The Body Shop – locals learned how to use the surrounding resources to their advantage. Learning how to mix, make, and mold organic ingredients into a variety of beauty products. It was this training that turned the Natural Cosmetics shop into the success it is today. The boutique sees each product from start to finish and truly defines the idea of sustainable tourism!

How to get there

Mazunte is located about 45 minutes west of Huatulco. A complete set of direction can be found via Google maps at the bottom of this post.

Below is an incomplete list of available products:

Shampoo

This product is available in a variety of sizes from 30ml to 250ml, prices range from about $1.50 USD to $8.00 USD depending on the size.

Main ingredient: Vitamin C

Conditioner

Ranging in size from 30ml to 250ml, this product is priced from approximately $1.50 USD to $7.00 USD.

Main ingredient: Avocado Oil

Soaps

Thanks to the guidance of The Body Shop, this boutique offers a wide range of scented soaps. They are priced at approximately $2.50 USD for an 85g bar. Available scents include; Lime, mint, coconut, mandarin, rose, and chamomile…to name a few.

Shower Gel

Available sizes are 30ml or 110ml and are priced at approximately $2.00 USD and $4.50 USD, respectively.

Main ingredient: Coconut Oil

Deodorant

This cream deodorant comes in a small 60g tub for about $4.50 USD.

Main ingredient: Coconut Oil

Sun Screen

Sun Screen comes in two sizes – 70ml and 170ml – and has an SPF of 20. The smaller size will cost you about $7.50 USD while the larger is about $18.00 USD.

Main ingredients:Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil and Vitamin E

Scented Body Oil

These scented body oils are offered in 4 different sizes from 30ml to 250ml and ranging in price from about $2.00 USD to $12.50 USD. Available scents include green apple, rose and cinnamon.

Main ingredients: Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil, Corn Oil and Vitamin E

Lip Balm

Lip Balm is available in coco and eucalyptus and costs about $4.00 USD per 14g tub. Not only do these lip balms sooth your lips, but they also provide protection from the sun!

Main ingredients: Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, and Beeswax with Coco butter in the first and Eucalyptus Oil.

Mosquito Repellant

Available in two sizes, this all-natural mosquito repellant costs about $5.50 USD for the smaller one and $10.00 USD for the larger.

Contact Information

Tel: 01 (958) 587 4860
Email: cosmenat@hotmail.com
www.cosmeticosmazunte.com

If you find yourself in Mazunte be sure to stop by Mazunte Natural Cosmetics, not only will you be helping the local economy but you’ll be walking away with some phenomenal products!

Mexico’s offbeat fairs and festivals Christine Delsol, Special to SFGate Updated 09:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Mexico’s offbeat fairs and festivals

Christine Delsol, Special to SFGate

Updated 09:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The Festival Internacional de rgano y Musica Antigua honors Oaxacan culture through its historic pipe organs.