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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

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Guadalajara Zoo celebrates its first hatching of world’s tiniest turtle

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Government breaks ground on new rail line from Querétaro to Irapuato

The line should eventually continue on to Guadalajara, and thus, with the soon-to-be-completed CDMX-Querétaro line, revive Mexico City-Guadalajara train travel.

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Brussel Airport asks airlines to cancel half of Monday's flights

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45 departuring and 30 arrival flights were cancelled at Brussels Airport on Sunday, with more cancellations expected to follow on Monday. No major cancellations or delays for London's Heathrow and Berlin's Brandenburg airports.

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Guadalajara celebrates one of its most iconic dishes: The torta ahogada

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Taste of Mexico: Black Zapote

 

Halfway between a dessert and a soft embrace, zapote negro is an iconic taste of Mexico, and a revelation for those who've never tried it.

Made of air between palm trees and rocks, the poem springs forth. ⊙

 

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Today's rate for USD to MXN 1 USD = 18.405 MXN Rates correct as of 2025-09-21 12:00:00 UTC

Today's rate for USD to MXN

1 USD =  18.405 MXN

Rates correct as of 2025-09-21 12:00:00 UTC

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Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido: Day of the Dead

https://latintravel.com.mx/es/idea/28677773/408146/oaxaca-to-puerto-escondido-day-of-the-dead

Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido: Day of the Dead - LATIN TRAVEL MX
Travel to the tropical paradise of Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free time for optional activities, or chill on the beach. Day 6: Puerto Escondido. If ...

In Mexico, death isn’t the end of the road — it’s the beginning of a huge party. Rooted in Aztec tradition, Oaxaca’s colourful Day of the Dead festivities have been drawing curious visitors for decades. This week-long tour throws you right into the middle of the action with four straight days of parades, macabre costumes, and market visits in search of sugar skulls. Then, it’s off to the coastal town of Puerto Escondido for some well-earned R&R on the beach you’ll be more than grateful for — or, if you’ve still got the energy, parties galore.

Day 1: Oaxaca
Arrive at any time. Get to know your group tonight on the rooftop of a mezcalería. Sip some mezcal before heading to Txalaparta to dance the night away — sounds like the perfect way to kick off your adventure with your fellow travellers.
Day 2: Oaxaca
Stop by a local market to learn about local traditions and ceremonial objects used during Day of the Dead celebrations.
Day 3: Oaxaca
Join in the celebrations during a Day of the Dead parade. Experience all that is going on in the zócalo or main square.
Day 4: Oaxaca
Enjoy free time to take part in the celebrations in the zócalo, spend the day checking out nearby artisan towns, or visit the ruins of Monte Albán.
Day 5: Oaxaca/Puerto Escondido
Travel to the tropical paradise of Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free time for optional activities, or chill on the beach.
Day 6: Puerto Escondido
If you haven't hit the waves yet, grab a board and hang ten, then enjoy an optional final night out with the group.
Day 7: Puerto Escondido
Depart at any time.


Taste of Mexico: Zapote negro

Halfway between a dessert and a soft embrace, zapote negro is an iconic taste of Mexico, and a revelation for those who've never tried it.