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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

Monday, May 21, 2012

Huatulco Tour: Jet Ski This Huatulco Jet Ski Tour Is The Perfect Ocean Adventure


This Huatulco Jet Ski Tour Is The Perfect Ocean Adventure

Guy on jet ski, Santa Cruz, HuatulcoWhat better way to travel from beach to beach, than exploring the coast on a jet ski. This amazing Huatulco jet ski touroffers a unique look at Huatulco’s famous coastline. Starting out in Santa Cruz, the tour takes you as far as St. Augustine (depending on the package you’ve select) giving you an up close and personal view of the area.
Preparations for this tour could not be any easier, the company provides transportation to and from the departure point, helping make this a stress free experience. They also provide instructions as well as all equipment necessary for the excursion.

Packages and Prices

Option 1: Full Bay Jet Ski Tour
10am to 4pm
The tour begins in Santa Cruz, from here you will travel up the coast to Maguey and Organo Bays, where you may stop for a drink or snack at one of the palapa restaurants. Followed by an intimate view of two of the undeveloped bays which are part of Huatulco’s national park; Bahia Cacaluta and Chachacual. You will cruise all the way up to San Augustine, here you will stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants. After a leisurely lunch, you hop back on your jet ski and make the return trip to Santa Cruz. Here you will have an opportunity to stop along the coast as desired. You may even get lucky and see some Manta rays, Dolphins or Sea turtles!
Jet ski tour group, Santa Cruz, HuatulcoPerk – Offers flexibility to stop and go for a swim or to take a closer look at marine life, making it ideal for kids.
Price: $225 USD per jet ski
** Advanced booking discount available at My Huatulco Vacation – $195 USD
Option 2: Snorkel Express
Two departure times: 9 am and 11:30 am
This two hour tour starting in Santa Cruz takes you to four bays where you will get a chance to suit-up and view Huatulco in a whole new light, underwater. Depending on water conditions, your guide will take you to different snorkel locations, to ensure you get the most out of the experience. Bays include, Santa Cruz, Maguey, Organo, and Cacaluta.
Perk – Only a two hour experience for those that don’t have the ability to do a full day excursion.
Price: $145 USD per jet ski
** Advanced booking discount available at My Huatulco Vacation – $130 USD
You have the opportunity of scheduling private tours for either package in advance for the same price.
Jet ski tour couple, Santa Cruz, HuatulcoAlthough you may come across some locals trying to sell you discount jet ski tours, be advised these providers typically lack both insurance and port captaincy permits. You will not come across a licensed provider offering tours for less than the rates listed above.
Both packages allow you to see a whole new side of Huatulco. The English speaking guides are very knowledgeable on both the area as well as snorkeling, meaning you receive thorough information on the surrounding landscape and marine life.
An extra perk of this mode of water travel is that the small size of the jet skis allow you to enter many of the narrow rocky outcroppings and crevasses that larger boats cannot maneuver. It is there that you often witness incredible marine life sightings. One thing is for sure, when you book your vacation make sure to check out this amazing Huatulco Jet ski tour
If you are interested in this tour, email contact@myhuatulcovacation.com or feel free to leave a comment below!

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    Travel Etiquette: Considering Being a Considerate Traveler



    Travel Etiquette: Considering Being a Considerate Traveler

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    May 15, 2012 
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    Traveling is fraught with the possibility of ruining the day for a lot of strangers. In other words, poor etiquette can be an insidious form of mass psychological terrorism. Assuming you are a generally thoughtful human being who is sensitive to his or her surroundings and has a “solid” head on his or her “shoulders,” the following tips will help you be the internationally considerate traveler you wish to be.
    General Travel Etiquette
    - Etiquette specifics can vary greatly from country to country, province to province, town to town, cafe to cafe. Read up on local etiquette quirks in advance.
    - Observe what the majority of the local passengers are doing and follow suit. This rule will take you far, especially in the case of an emergency evacuation.
    - Ask for help if you are ever uncertain. Shout for help if you begin to bleed profusely.
    - When you do make mistakes in etiquette, do not kick yourself. More importantly, do not kick other people to release your frustrations.
    - Reduce fumble time. Keep documents, boarding passes, tickets and other travel necessities in an easy-to-access location like the waterproof passport pouch under your shirt, the front pocket of your waterproof vest, or your waterproof fist. 
    - Always carry around a small bundle of tissues or toilet paper just in case. Only carry around individual rolls of toilet paper if that is the cultural norm.
    - For the sake of fellow passengers, never ever scream obscenities in any language when the announcements are on. At all other times, keep obscenities to a low whisper or wistful murmur.
    - In many countries, it is extremely rude to touch people, especially people you don’t know. Try to keep the touching to yourself unless everyone else around you is touching each other. As a general rule, keep your hands to yourself. On the other hand, if you are ever invited to touch someone, use your judgment and evaluate situations on a case by case basis. 
    - Be aware of your hand gestures for they might be unwittingly offensive. If possible, keep your hands in the neutral and almost universally recognized “peace sign” position.
    The Barney Rule: Say the equivalents of “please” and “thank you” often unless you are in a country where the polite thing to do is to be slightly rude or punch people in the face. In such cases, punch away.
    - Be on time. Of course what “on time” means varies greatly from culture to culture and from situation to situation. Play it on the safe side and give yourself an hour to grab a snack or bathroom break and to find your ride or terminal without anxiety. 
    - Be a good tipper.
    - Dress appropriately. Nothing screams “Tourist!” like a t-shirt with “Tourist!” printed garishly across the chest in Comic Sans. Because traveling is a public gesture, show your respect for fellow passengers by wearing appropriate clothing. Keep most body parts covered. Minimize layers. Blend into the crowd but not into the patterned fabric covering your seat.
    Planes
    - Minimize luggage and carry it in front of you like it’s a gigantic pineapple with which you don’t want to poke other people in the eye.
    - Avoid grabbing onto headrests for support when moving through the plane. This makes guardian angels, including yours, want to kill you.
    - Keep the aisles clear of elbows, knees, and private parts. 
    - Always ask politely for permission before using someone else’s shoulder as a dream pillow. 
    - If someone falls asleep on your shoulder, let them know politely. If you are terrified of asking a stranger to stop sleeping on your shoulder, do not hesitate to ask the flight attendant for help.
    - In case of doubt, defer to the flight attendant. In the case of an existential crisis, defer to Nyquil.
    - Try to fall asleep onto your lap or into a neck pillow. If you accidentally fall asleep onto the person sitting next to you, apologize profusely.
    - If you snore, stay awake.
    - When watching in-flight films, laugh and cry moderately. Too much laughing or crying makes people around you feel uncomfortable.
    - Always know where the emergency exit is. In the case of an emergency, don’t linger in the aisle.
    - Do not play with airline food. However, if it is a long flight, you may compose a silent one-act opera and covertly use your utensils as the characters and the square of butter as a pillow for your spork.
    - Leave your children at home. If it can be helped, don’t have children at all.
    - Engage in conversation wisely. Some people just don’t want to talk. This may be you. If you do engage in conversation, try to respond in kind. In some countries it is polite to be more animated while in other countries it is polite to be more reserved. In either case, be moderate in your level of animation or reservation. 
    - Do not change into your pajamas. Do not whip out your Snuggie. 
    - Never read in the bathroom – it will ruin your eyesight.
    - If you are sitting in first class, you can do whatever you want because, hey, you paid for it.
    - Join the mile-high club only if there is no line for the bathroom. This is common sense, really.
    - When getting off the plane, await your turn and offer to help if someone is struggling to get their luggage out, but only if they look like they don’t mind seeming weak in front of others.
    - It is never a good time to clip your nails.
    - Do not blast sounds through your headphones, especially self-help books on tape.
    Trains/ Buses/ Public Transportation
    - Gather your belongings and make your way to the exit at least one or two stops before your destination.
    - Offer your seat, but use good judgment. 
    - Do not hog seats or keep luggage on other seats.
    - Don’t get indignant if you have to wait. Patience is a virtue. Plus, this gives you plenty of time to fantasize about recent crushes.
    Carpooling
    - Agree on fees beforehand.
    - Be a good conversationalist and don’t fall asleep.
    - Keep your shoes on.
    - Be open to falling in love with your driver.
    A General Caveat on Etiquette
    - Remember that etiquette is just a set of guidelines. Don’t stray too much from these lines unless you are truly feeling adventurous. And even then, be sensible.
    -Christine An, Let's Go Staffwriter


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    Marlin Report Huatulco Blue - Page 2 - BD Outdoors dude your on josh temple i tell you keep it up bro cheers. www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/.../428589-huatulco-2.html


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    dude your on josh temple i tell you keep it up bro cheers.
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    Old May-14-2012, 07:03 PM
    danny


    Name: danny
    Age: 39
    Vessel: 27 ft open panga
    Location: la cruz de huanacaxtle nayarit
    Job:captn
    Posts: 812
     
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    dude your on josh temple i tell you keep it up bro cheers

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    Old May-14-2012, 08:02 PM
    New Guy


    Name: George
    Vessel: Angel
    Location: Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
    Job:plastic gangster
    Posts: 5
     
    Ah, okay, have been filled in on the Temple joking - 
    haven't been residing in these parts long enough and 
    this has proved way too transient a place for marlin 
    captains for any of that history to linger here.

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    Old May-14-2012, 08:25 PM
    Skipper


    Name: Antonio
    Vessel: Without Boat
    Location: Tijuana Baja Mexico
    Job:Mechanical Engineer
    Posts: 72
     
    Congrats George!!
    Could you please show us the lure (photo)
    Regards.
    Antonio.

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    Antonio, here it is. The skirt seems to work better cut down an inch so the overall length is 10". From what I understand, it's essentially the Black Bart Mini 1656, and since Gerry Bost used to manufacture lures for Bart, he kept making more or less the same lures under his own names. Folks have had little luck in Huatulco with anything over 12" - my largest marlin I lost hit a Moldcraft Wide Range Standard about 8.5" - and my tendency has been to keep everything in the 9-11" range. Seems to be a small bait fishery in the Gulf of Tehuantepec. We have way more coldwater nutrient upwellings in tropical waters than anywhere else on the Pacific Coast, due to the regular Tehuantepec gales coming out of the Isthmus, and it really seems to make the feeding behavior a bit different than other places.

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    Old May-14-2012, 09:10 PM
    New Guy


    Name: George
    Vessel: Angel
    Location: Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
    Job:plastic gangster
    Posts: 5
     

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    Old May-15-2012, 10:48 PM
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    Name: @$&#$-$
    Vessel: MULTIPLE
    Location: U.S/MX.
    Job:BOAT BIOTCH!
    Posts: 1,256
     
    Quote:
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    They were Blacks and extremely aggressive. Both were 
    caught on slow trolled baits. The larger one charged the
     boat and cleared the stern side to side almost impaling
     me as it went over. It immediately came back going 
    down the side of the boat thrashing it with its bill. The 
    Capt. and mate hit the deck and stayed there until 
    they heard it taking line again. Still looking for something
    over 500lbs. I also heard Summer was better, but way to hot for me.
    Rick


    WOW, sounds like you fellas should be carefull! 
    We have a fair amount of blacks here too..... they are really mean! 
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    Old May-16-2012, 12:44 PM
    Skipper


    Name: Antonio
    Vessel: Without Boat
    Location: Tijuana Baja Mexico
    Job:Mechanical Engineer
    Posts: 72
     
    OK Thanks

    travel42 Review for Crown Pacific Huatulco


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    Rates: $125-$144 (USD)
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    The least expensive internationally oriented all-inclusive resort in Huatulco, it also offers some of the largest guest rooms in town, eclipsed only by the much more expensive Barcelo and Dreams Huatulco. Its ma...
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