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

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Hurricane weakens to Category I Vance

Hurricane weakens to Category I Vance

November 4, 2014 1:11 pm Published by Manager Leave your thoughts

MEXICO CITY / EDITORIAL / BLACK GOLD.- The hurricane weakened to a category Vance 1, but confirmed his career and is now approaching the coasts of the Mexican Pacific.

The climate phenomenon will cause heavy rains in Sinaloa, Nayarit and Durango, very strong in Zacatecas, and strong in California, Jalisco and Colima, according to the latest report from the National Weather Service.

Vance lost strength and, Now a hurricane category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson, is located in the Pacific Ocean. His last position reported to the 09:00 hours, Weather in the Midwest, is approximately localizaba 155 kilometers (km) east-northeasterly al Islas Socorro, Colima, y a 545 km of Suroeste of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (km/h), gusts up 165 km/h, and was moving north-northeast at 20 km/h.

Also, mentioned, prevails active surveillance area by winds of tropical storm, established from Mazatlan to Topolobampo, two locations in the state of Sinaloa.

The authorities recommended maritime navigation located in the vicinity of the system, and the general population, extreme caution.

According to the prognosis, within hours, Vance keep heavy rains (of 75 a 150 mm) in areas of Sinaloa, Nayarit and Durango; strong (of 50 a 75 mm) in towns of Zacatecas; strong (of 25 a 50 mm) points of Baja California Sur, Jalisco and Colima, and less than 25 mm in regions of Sonora and Aguascalientes.

- See more at: http://oronegro.mx/2014/11/04/se-debilita-huracan-vance-a-categoria-i/?lang=en#sthash.XaBw0BOC.dpuf

WALK depth of LUCERO, WATERFALL IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO, PART 2.

HIKE TO LA HONDURA DEL LUCERO, WATERFALLS IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO EXCURSIONES TURISTICAS DE VALFRED

EXCURSIONES TURISTICAS DE VALFRED has uploaded HIKE TO LA HONDURA DEL LUCERO, WATERFALLS IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO

HIKE TO LA HONDURA DEL LUCERO, WATERFALLS IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO

EXCURSIONES TURISTICAS DE VALFRED

This video was filmed and narrated by a Licenced Tour Guide Alejandro Valdivia.
General Manager of the Travel Agency Excursiones Turisticas de Valfred.
Was filmed in the vicinity of La Sierra Madre del Sur, this place is called La Hondura del Lucero
We invite everyone to visit and discover this Hidden Paradise, to visit this beautiful place We will drive about 1 hour by car from Puerto Escondido to the Village of Zapotalito.
Then We walk for 1 hour... depending on how fast does can walk from the Town of Zapotalito to the beautiful Hondura del Lucero.
And enjoy and swim in the cool, clear waters of this attractive place !!!
We hope to see you soon in person around here and have the opportunity to make this interesting excursion, to make any reservations you may write to email:valmentours@hotmail.com or call to the phone number 958-587-8898.
Thanks for watching our video and we thank you for helping us to promote our beautiful state, greetings to all and We send you a big hug!

How To Check A Bag For Free The Huffington Post By Carly Ledbette

How To Check A Bag For Free

The Huffington Post | By Carly Ledbetter

Posted: 11/04/2014 8:00 am EST Updated: 11/04/2014 5:59 pm EST

These days, it seems like airlines are doing everything in their power to add more fees onto a simple plane ticket. In 2013 alone, U.S. airlines earned an estimated $3.35 billion in checked baggage fees. Luckily, we've found a few ways to get around them.

Fliers with a ton of mileage, points or status can usually secure checked bags for free, but if you fly Southwest or JetBlue you can always check your first bag for free. And, depending on location, "regular" travelers can get a free checked bag if they're going to Central America, Europe or on certain transatlantic or transpacific flights.

Without further ado, here's how to get your checked luggage for free on six major airlines:

1. Southwest

We can't say it enough -- FLY SOUTHWEST if you have a lot of baggage. Southwest's luggage slogan is "Bags fly free," and they really mean it: all first and second checked bags are free, including golf bags and skis. Just make sure bags are theright size and at the required weight limit.

2. JetBlue

At JetBlue, you can check your first bag for free -- just make sure it's the right size, weight and not a box on international flights. Sounds easy enough.

3. Delta Air Lines

Typically, traveling from the United States or Canada to the Caribbean or Central America means you'll spend about $25 on your first checked bag. If you really want to get out of that $25, Basic Card Members with a Gold, Platinum or Reserve Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express can waive their first checked bag fee on all Delta flights. The best part? It applies to EVERYONE in your reservation (up to nine people).

But if you're flying to South America, Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, China or Japan, the first checked bag is generally free already.

4. United Airlines

Again -- status is key. Those who are MileagePlus or Presidential Plus members can get up to two checked bags for free (plus two for a companion). MileagePlus Explorer Card members (or those with certain Chase credit cards) can get their first bag -- and a guest’s! -- checked for free, too. In order to avoid confusion with certain flight itineraries or locations, United provides this handy website where you can just type in your flight number and see if you get your bag for free.

5. American Airlines

If you have AAdvantage elite status, you can get checked bags free (up to three, if you're Executive Platinum). The same offer applies to passengers in first or business class.

If you're in economy, the first checked bag is free on flights to/from spots including Europe, China and South America. For specific travel plans, check with American'sworldwide reservation phone numbers to see if you can get your first bag for free.

6. US Airways

Passengers who are US Airways MasterCard or Visa card members can all check their first bag for free on domestic flights, in addition to four people in their reservation.

Since US Airways merged with American, their checked baggage policies have “aligned” -- the first bag is free on all flights to Brazil, South America and those to transatlantic or transpacific locations. If you're going to certain locations in Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America, your first checked bag might also be free.

Archaeologists Make Incredible Discoveries In Tunnel Sealed 2,000 Years Ago AP Posted: 10/30/2014 11:17 am EDT Updated: 10/30/2014 8:59 pm EDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A years-long exploration of a tunnel sealed almost 2,000 years ago at the ancient city of Teotihuacan yielded thousands of relics and the discovery of three chambers that could hold more important finds, Mexican archaeologists said Wednesday.

Project leader Sergio Gomez said researchers recently reached the end of the 340-foot (103-meter) tunnel after meticulously working their way down its length, collecting relics from seeds to pottery to animal bones.

A large offering found near the entrance to the chambers, some 59 feet (18 meters) below the Temple of the Plumed Serpent, suggests they could be the tombs of the city's elite.

"Because this is one of the most sacred places in all Teotihuacan, we believe that it could have been used for the rulers to ... acquire divine endowment allowing them to rule on the surface," Gomez said.

Unlike at other pre-Columbian ruins in Mexico, archaeologists have never found any remains believed to belong to Teotihuacan's rulers. Such a discovery could help shine light on the leadership structure of the city, including whether rule was hereditary.

"We have not lost hope of finding that, and if they are there, they must be from someone very, very important," Gomez said.

So far Gomez's team has excavated only about 2 feet (60 centimeters) into the chambers. A full exploration will take at least another year.

Initial studies by the National Institute of Anthropology and History show the tunnel functioned until around A.D. 250, when it was closed off.

Teotihuacan long dominated central Mexico and had its apex between 100 B.C. and A.D. 750. It is believed to have been home to more than 100,000 people, but was abandoned before the rise of the Aztecs in the 14th century.

Today it is an important archaeological site on the outskirts of Mexico City and a major tourist draw known for its broad avenues and massive pyramids.

Teotihuacan

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Witch's Promise - Jethro Tull (1970) HQ Audio Remaster

Zipolite- Our Final Days- Part 1

4th DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL 2014 ZIP

Post by Calavera Social Club.

Rafting Vive con nosotros las mejores aventuras de rafting de México, en la costa de Oaxaca, desde Mazunte, San Agustinillo, Zipolite y Puerto Escondido puedes disfrutar la genial combinación de playa y montaña. Río Copalita Sección Hamacas Un viaje de todo el día, navegando a través de rápidos clase II y III. ¡Olas grandes! ¡Diversion en grande! Río Copalita. Sección Alemania Un viaje de todo el día, navegando por más de 60 rápidos de clase III y IV. ¡Adrenalina y diversión! Río San Francisco Sección Taranguntin Un viaje de medio día, a través de rápidos técnicos clase II y III. ¡Emoción y contemplación! + info + info + info Río San Francisco Sección Frutilla Un viaje de medio día, perfecto para divertirse en familia. Pensado para los más pequeños y sus papás. + info Expedición Río Copalita Dos días. Un viaje inolvidable, descendiendo desde la Sierra Madre Sur, a través de emocionantes rápidos y exuberante naturaleza hasta el océano pacífico. + info Menú Fotos Contacto

Rafting

Live with us the best rafting adventures in Mexico, on the coast of Oaxaca, from Mazunte, San Agustinillo, Zipolite and Puerto Escondido you can enjoy the great combination of beach and mountains.

Rio Copalita

Section Hammocks

A trip all day, browsing through class II and III. Big waves! Big Fun!

Copalita River.

Section Germany

A trip all day, browsing 60 class III and IV. Adrenaline and fun!

San Francisco River

Section Taranguntin

A half day trip through technical rapids class II and III. Emotion and contemplation!