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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

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

North America » Mexico » Oaxaca » Puerto Escondido


Pochutla, San Angel, and Mazunte!

North America » Mexico » Oaxaca » Puerto Escondido


Mexicos flagPublished: June 12th 2012North America » Mexico » Oaxaca » Puerto Escondido
June 12th 2012 

Sunset!Sunset!
Sunset!

Sunset from homebase a few nights ago.
Got up insanely early today and headed to the bus stop (pemex gas station on the highway). And lo and behold 30 pesos and 1.5 hours later I'm in Pochutla! Nothing really to see there though,so a taxi to San Angel for breakfast on the sea! 

The days leading up to today are kinda fuzzy at best! Had a send off for 2 of the 3 Aussies left here so now theres a whopping 5 of us including the owner...which makes for quiiet afternoons on a floatie in the pool with a 6-pack. 

7 of us went to a rib dinner Sunday night that would've made Fred Flintstone cringe! It was huge. (pics to follow) All in all I never really understood the mindset here until about noon today! (Again pic to follow) Was mellow....showed up to Mazunte after numerous hair-raising collectivo rides to the turtle reserve being closed sadly. But all is not lost Chris the owner found a hammock at a bar that was closed and i scored some beers from a tienda up the street. I enjoyed the downtime just staring at the sea while Chris napped. And after a disappointing yet fun day am now 
Cute hotel.Cute hotel.
Cute hotel.

Funky little hotel on Zicatela!
back home staring at the pool floatie and thinking...damn that and a few beers sound good right now! So will annotate the pics I took the last few days and publish this so the relatives know I'm alive and go get some sun! 

Hasta pronto a todos.




A HUATULCO EN MOTO

Interesting articles in the June issue of The Eye (Huatulco)


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Piña Palmera, Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Mexico ... please help and support Jeff Arak's Campaign ... I did ... thank you, ivan


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Being a volunteer in Piña Palmera

We are dreaming of a society, where EVERYBODY recognizes and respects differences !

Piña Palmera Centro de Atención Infantil, A.C. is a non-governmental organization (NGO), legally constituted without any political or religious interest, which has tackled since more than 20 years the issue disability of persons of any age from rural communities, its majority are indigenous people. We are working in the southern coast of Oaxaca on rehabilitation, social integration, information and prevention of any kind of disability (physical, intellectual or conductive), without bearing in mind the grade of disability, ability to pay and/or ethnicity.
We consider that the work with disabled persons is not a matter of kindness, but of bringing their human rights to bear. The extreme poverty or various social problems complement the challenge of Piña. The central axis of our work is respect towards differences and the formation of an integrative society. The center’s efforts focus on changing the way local people regard people with disabilities, by promoting awareness and rehabilitation programs for families, schools and local communities.
These programs teach people to use adaptive equipment and therapeutic techniques as well as to take care of people with disabilities. Thus children and adults with disabilities become more integrated into everyday life.
We are a Civil Association, legally constituted, with the right to receive deductible donations. Since our foundation, more than 5000 children and adults with different disabilities have participated in our programs. Today participate 350 persons in our programs (20% children, 35% youths, 10% elderly people…).
We are dreaming of a society, where EVERYBODY recognizes and respects differences.

We want to create a world where it is less difficult to love
(Paulo Freire, brasilian pedagogue)
If you want to know more, write to:
Flavia Anau
C.A.I. Piña Palmera A.C. Apartado Postal 109,
C.P. 70900, Pochutla- Oaxaca,
México

E-Mail: caippac@yahoo.com.mx
Telephone: (01) 958- 58 43147 and Fax: (01) 958 - 58 431 45

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Life on Death Beach -- Indiegogo

Life on Death Beach -- Indiegogo
A group of parents meets with Piña Palmera. The film that I created, Life on Death Beach, is an intimate exploration of life in Zipolite and the people that live there ...
www.indiegogo.com/p/111883








Hi, I'm Jeff Arak.
Jeff Arak
A lifeguard keeps watchFive years ago, I set out to make a documentary about a group of volunteer lifeguards that saved my life in 2006.
Along the way, I learned that the lifeguards weren't the only group in Zipolite doing important work and not getting paid enough to do it. Piña Palmera works with people with disabilities and their families throughout the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico.
A group of parents meets with Piña Palmera
The film that I created, Life on Death Beach, is an intimate exploration of life in Zipolite and the people that live there. You can see a trailer here. I am raising money to send this film to film festivals around the world. If you are interested in promoting water safety or disability rights; or if you are moved by the stories in the film, please consider donating to the campiagn.
There are some very exciting rewards you will receieve in exchange for your contributions that will bring the beach to you and allow you to feel and experience life on death beach. I am very excited to report that Marine Rescue Products, one of the leading suppliers of lifeguarding equipment in the USA, has graciously agreed to provide equipment to match donations for this campaign. You can read about all of the available perks to the right of this panel.
If you would like to donate directly to the Zipolite lifeguards or to Piña Palmera, you can do that at the links below.
Thank you for your support.

Jeff Arak
May, 2012

Club Tortuga (USA non-profit fiscal sponsor of the Zipolite Lifeguards)
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Hola, yo soy Jeff Arak.
Jeff Arak
A lifeguard keeps watchCinco (5) años atrás, me lance a hacer un documental sobre un grupo de salvavidas voluntarios que me salvaron la vida en el 2006.
En el camino, aprendí que los salvavidas no eran el unico groupo en Zipolite que estaba haciendo un trabajo importante sin una compensación adecuada. Piña Palmera trabaja con personas con discapacidades y sus familias a lo largo de la costa sur de Oaxaca, México.
A group of parents meets with Piña Palmera
La película que hizé, Viviendo en la Playa de la Muerte, es una exploración íntima de la vida en Zipolite y sus ciudadanos. Puede ver el "trailer" de la película aquí. Estoy recaudando fondos para enviar la película a diferentes festivales de cine en todo el mundo. Si usted está interesado en promover seguridad en el agua, o derechos de las personas con discapacidades o, si le inspiran las historias del documental, por favor considere hacer una donación a la campaña.
Hay muy buenos premios que podrá recibir como recompensa por su apoyo, que seguro traerán la playa hasta usted y le permitirán que sienta y viva la playa de la muerte. Es muy emocionante para mi anunciar que Marine Rescue Productsuno de los principales proveedores de equipos desalvavidas en los EE.UU., ha amablemente accedido a suministrar equipos para igualar las donaciones de esta campaña. Puede leer acerca de todos los beneficios disponibles a la derecha de este panel.
Si le gustaría donar directo a los salvavidas de Zipolite o a Piña Palmera, se puede con los links abajo.
Gracias por su solidaridad.

Jeff Arak
mayo, 2012

Club Tortuga (patrocinador fiscal de EE.UU que apoya a los salvavidas de Zipolite)


Pacific Coast Mexico / Puerto Escondido Date taken - Sat 9th Jun '12 (10:00am)

 Pacific Coast Mexico / Puerto Escondido


Date taken - Sat 9th Jun '12 (10:00am)




Tuesday, June 12, 2012

About Castillo Oasis Address: Calle del Amor 97, Zipolite, Mexico


About Castillo Oasis

Address: Calle del Amor 97, Zipolite, Mexico
You will find the Castillo Oasis, which is europaen managed in Zipolite, on the southern pacific coast of Mexico. It is located at the entrance of playa del amor, 80 meters away from the main beach of Zipolite. It s a quiet and wind-protected place (no bar-and discomusic)
200 meters nearby you will find the little neighbouring beach Playa del amor-" Beach of love"(take a look at the beach fotos) There you can go for an undisturbed naked swim. It's one of the few mexican beaches where nudism is allowed. Like the name lets you know, you find the Castillo Oasis in the middle of a tropical Palm- and Plantoasis with the benefit of having shade all year long with our" natural" airconditioning system (the oasis).
You find some good Mexican- or international restaurants around 50 to 300 meters from the hotel.
We have a good price- quality relation. There is one room (knithtsroom) with airconditioning.
All rooms have fans, mosquitonets and safe- boxes. There are beautiful quarz- stones in the walls. It makes a good atmosphere and magical energy.
For people who like it safe, quiet and clean it is the right place. Englisch, spanisch and german spoken. There are little stores and public transportation nearby.
Last but not least, we hope you will enjoy your stay!



We accept pets only with an arrangement ! 'Usually' at 11 p.m. night´s sleep! You can make snorkeltours, a tour to the crocodil-lagune of Ventanilla, Surf-classes, Diving-classes . Visit the magical-waterfalls in the tropical jungle.
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Castillo Oasis Amenities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Parking
  • 24 hour security
  • Cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport Transfers
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast Not Included
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Internet Access
  • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities