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, January 18, 2012

Introducing San Agustinillo

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The tiny village of San Agustinillo is centered on a small, curved bay, 4km west ofZipolite by road. The waves here are perfect for body-boarding and often good for body-surfing. The swimming is very good as well, but keep away from the rocks. San Agustinillo has generally higher standards of sanitation than its neighbors Zipoliteand Mazunte, and its undeniable charms attract an eclectic bunch of fans, including travelers who are seekinh a less ‘sceney’ scene than in the neighboring villages. To walk from Zipolite to San Agustinillo, follow footpaths across the headland behind Shambhala at the west end of Zipolite, then continues along the straight and nearly empty Playa Aragón to San Agustinillo.

Until killing sea turtles was banned in Mexico in 1990, San Agustinillo was the site of a slaughterhouse where some 50, 000 turtles were killed per year for their meat and shells. Tourism has grown up since then to provide an altogether different local income source.

Hotel Malex provides internet access for M$15 per hour from 8:30am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and from 9am to 8pm on Sunday. Un Secreto will do your laundry (M$15 per kg, from 8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday).

Coco Loco Surf Club (www.cocolocosurfclub.com), based at México Lindo, rents surfboards for M$50 per hour or M$150 to M$200 per day, and boogie boards or snorkel gear for M$30 per hour. It also offers surfing classes with qualified French instructor David Chouard (two-hour private class for one/two people M$350/500; two-hour group class per person M$200) and three-beach ‘discovery trips’ combining snorkeling, body boarding and a visit to La Ventanilla for M$280 per person (minimum four people).

Local fishermen will take up to three people out sportfishing for around M$400 per hour, or marine life–spotting to look for turtles, dolphins, manta rays and (between November and April) whales, for around M$150 per person (minimum four people) – ask at your accommodation.

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When you hear "beach", you think sun, sea, fun and relaxation. In fact, most of the world's beaches are perfect getaways and for many no vacation is complete without golden sand and azure waters. Sadly enough, some of the world's most beautiful and luring beaches have claimed numerous lives. The powerful ocean currents, sharks, lighting and extremely venomous box jellyfish pose a serious threat to people.

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Zipolite Beach. Mexico.

Zipolite Beach.

Playa Zipolite, a beautiful tiny beach of white sands and crystal waters, is tempting but lethal. Located in Oaxaca, the southern state of Mexico, Zipolite has taken numerous lives. The name itself is quite alarming as in the Zapotec language it means "the beach of dead" due to its strong undertow and changing rip currents. The turquoise waters of theplaya lure unaware travelers whereas locals prefer to stay away.

Among most dangerous periods when swimming is almost impossible are the so-calledrebalses - the periods when the water "rebels". It is a time of high seas that follows a full moon and lasts around 3 days. Rebalses are stronger and occur more often from April to June.

Since the establishment of a professional guard program at the end of 1990s there have been fewer fatal accidents at the beach, though extreme caution is still advised.

If you decide to swim in Zipolite's waters stay close to the shore and do not enter the water when you see red flags.

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A very unsafe rodeo, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, crocodiles, and a very lovely baby.

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Mazunte, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, Mexico
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

It seems impossible that we leave on Friday, trying to remember what has happened in the three weeks is rather difficult, everything is a sunny haze, characterised by a lot of ice cold beers and margheritas, swims in warm seas, and baby cuddling.

Its safe to say that Matilda is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. She has changed a lot since we first got here, and is now smiling and starting to chat to us, making all my Psychology work into the developing baby seem relevant rather than just an excuse to look at sweet pictures!

We spend most of the time helping babysit at the cafe which Laura manages. It is, very conveniently, right next to a beautiful beach, complete with palm trees and cloudless sky. On Sundays we venture further a field, going to other gorgeous beaches and to a local river with a current that sweeps you downstream, past exotic plants and birds, making you wonder why anyone would ever live anywhere else. During our river trip I chatted to a lady with her (fourth) baby. She asked if I had any children, I said no. When she found out I was the ripe old age of 21 she looked a little shocked and hopefully asked if I had a boyfriend, when my answer to that was also a no she looked at me like she had lost all hope for my future....

Last week was the village party. This involves all night and most of the day dancing to brass band music, whilst a Mexican man yells on a loud speaker and everyone drinks a hell of a lot of cannies. Each night has a different form of entertainment. The Mexican style rodeo was unforgettable. The very rickety stalls are absolutely packed with families, all drinking said cannies and chatting loudly over the brass band that plays songs about a lover who slept with a best friend who lost his horse in a card game. Men who tick every stereotypical cowboy box pace the ring kissing their lucky chaps, getting on the ground praying and kissing the earth and crossing themselves. And believe me, if I had to do what they were doing Id pray to every God I ever heard of. They look like rag dolls when they get on the bulls. Luckily, no one was hospitalised though, which does often happen apparently! Another highlight is the 10 foot high pole which drunk men and little children have to try to climb to the top of. And if that wasnt hard enough, its smothered in pig fat. The grand finale was a firework display. During this, men ran into the crowd holding sculptures decorated with Catherine wheels. I dont know which is the greater danger, a third degree burn or death by stampede. All in all, it beats Dunsford fete hands down.

Yesterday we took the morning off babying to go on a boat tour. We were hoping to see a sea turtle, which are famous in the area. We got so much more than that though. The first twenty minutes or so were a little awkward as we saw zilch. Then, on the horizon, we saw the telltale Free Willy style Y tale indicating a whale. After a journey at break neck speed we arrived at that spot, to be greeted by a baby whale who was jumping up out the water. It was absolutely breathtaking. He was then joined by three adults (I had thought the baby was pretty sizeable, but they were huge), who swam alongside us for about twenty minutes, only to be replaced by a pod of dolphins! The dolphins were much more interactive than the whales, in that they came up to look at us, swimming under the boat and jumping out of the water doing flips in the air, it was as if they were putting on a show for us! To top it all off, we found our sea turtle, which we were able to get into the sea and hold. It was a perfect trip, finished off with a perfect breakfast on a perfect beach.

I was told by a very nice old Mexican man that I look like Brooke Shields from Blue Lagoon. All I know about Brooke is that she was a friend of Micheal Jacksons, which indicates that this may not be the biggest compliment I have ever received....

The next few days are sure to be a little bittersweet, it feels like we have only just arrived and yet it is time to leave them all in their sunny paradise and go our separate ways. However, to minimise the bitter side, my way involves a lot of Mayan temples and more beaches, which some would say is a fate worse than death.

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Song: "Your Ghost" by me (:

Lyrics:

"today i hear your voice
and I cannot believe... my ears,
are they so wrong?

i thought i left you behind
i thought you were long gone

and i ask, don't come back
that is not who i am
that is not what i want

i thought i left you back there
i thought it would never end
all this pain you made me go through

how do you dare?
how the fuck do you just turn around
and want everything right back?

you took my youth
you took my strengh
now you came back for just the gold

but i won't
i won't give in anything
just keep the past
go away

go away before i do
before i turn into the devil
and that is not what i want to...
show you

the lyrics of my heart are true
i found so many new
that you are so old

this is my last, few notes
my last few words
please don't ever write or come or say or call or speak my name
just be happy with what you got
there are lots to come
someone new
someone strong
someone good"

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Japanese fishnap Mexican fishies!

As if Japan needs more fish!

Japan has a reputation for being excessively aggressive in their international fishing activities. I had no idea Mexico was a victim.

During my new years trip to Mazunte, Oaxaca, a group of friends bravely woke up early in the morning to adjourn on a 3-hour boat trip to check out sea turtles, dolphins, and per chance whales. My friend Kevin shared with me a disturbing story told by his elderly sea captain, let’s call him Juan.

Juan is a 60-something year old tour guide and fisher. According to Juan, large Japanese ships have been fishing the Mexican Pacific coast’s bluefin tuna in recent years, setting up large nets overnight and bringing in tons of fish. Juan’s also an activist and has attempted on several occasions to dismantle these nets in the middle of the night, only to be attacked by Japanese tranquilizers.

I was shocked by this story. Granted, this is no proper investigative journalistic piece, but this is just a small taste and a very human recount of what is really happening in Oaxaca’s waters that I wanted to share. Not only is the global fish supply quickly depleting, but many poor fishermen in Mexico’s Pacific Coast are found helpless and enraged.

What’s going to be done about it?