Playa Zipolite. Welcome To The Beach Of The Dead!

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

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Huatulco / Zipolite

http://www.todohuatulco.com/zipolite.html

Huatulco / Zipolite

ZIPOLITE

In Zapotec means "Beach of the Dead." Nudist beach located in the State of Oaxaca, southern Mexico Profundo.

The village of Zipolite is located 3 km west of Puerto Angel and is nestled along its 2.5 miles of beach
can be reached comfortably Puerto Angel foot, by taxi, by bus or passenger.
Restaurants of all types and lodging possibilities are found along the entire beach, most of them are very simple.

Zipolite became famous in the 70s when whole colonies of hippies came to enjoy this beach was the only nudist beach in Mexico.

Today we still hear some horns restaurants sounds of The Doors, Bob Marley, Santana, Led Zeppelin and others.Already past midnight tear the two clubs (ramadas or palapas) and The Sunset Zipolipas with varied music. While on the beach in front of the fires bongos are heard.

In low tourist season is a little more quiet, just in case the weekend is a bit more movement.

Images for Cascadas MagicasThe Magical Waterfalls Copalitilla is located approximately 1 hour and a half from Huatulco and belongs to the community of San Miguel Port which is characterized by large plantations of coffee farms , in addition to a rich flora and fauna that adorn the landscape . mystical and unique colors in this place besides commune with nature and to bathe in its waters , you can perform the following recreational activities: hiking, swimming (on small scales) by the natural pools, observing the flora and fauna of the region , Canyoning, Ziplining, biking, camping, abseiling and visits to coffee farms.

http://www.todohuatulco.com/huatulco-cascadas.html

Huatulco /
Magic Falls

The Magical Waterfalls Copalitilla is located approximately 1 hour and a half from Huatulco and belongs to the community of San Miguel Port which is characterized by large plantations of coffee farms , in addition to a richflora and fauna that adorn the landscape . mystical and unique colors in this place besides commune with nature and to bathe in its waters , you can perform the following recreational activities: hiking, swimming (on small scales) by the natural pools, observing the flora and fauna of the region , Canyoning, Ziplining, biking, camping, abseiling and visits to coffee farms.

ATTRACTIONS : - MORE THAN 30 CASCADES OF THEM WITH MORE THAN 2Omts HEIGHT , THE RIVER WITH THEIR CAVES, TUNNELS, GROTTO, POZAS yacuzzis SHAPED NATURAL COLD WATER OBSERVATIONS OF BIRDS, BIRD MIGRATION AS THE SWALLOWS, MONARCH BUTTERFLY, OTTERS DOGS OR WATER. cascadashuatulco3

PRICE PER PERSON .-
Children 6-10 years 50% Output: 10 a.m. ------ CheckHuatulco 6:30 pm MAIN MEAL of 14-16 hours

Includes:
Entrance to the Cascades
TRANSPORTATION (Hotel-Falls-Hotel) in vans or type VAN SUBURBAN air conditioning.

RUN FOOD: - CHICKEN SOUP soupy, BEAN POT, WITH CACTUS CARNITAS, RICE, CHICKEN MOLE, corn tortillas and flavored water. SERVICES IN THE CASCADES : - ELECTRICAL ENERGY, HEALTH, TELEPHONE ROOM, THE NATIVE GUIDES COMMUNITY. * OTHER FOOD , ask EXTRAS (special or vegetarian meal) * Additional cost for choosing other food

Additional notes: -

If you get to the Magical Copalitilla waterfalls on your own admición the costs vary from 50 to 100 pesos depending on the season

THE MAGICAL WATERFALLS! November 20, 2014 waterfallfix When Lindsey asked if we wanted to go to camping at the Cascadas Magicas (magical waterfalls) our answer was a solid…heck yes! But we had no idea exactly how incredibly magical and out of this world these waterfalls would be. First, imagine taking a 3 hour drive through thick green jungle along a bumpy, gravelly dirt road in hot, humid weather.

http://lifeonworldtour.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/the-magical-waterfalls/

THE MAGICAL WATERFALLS!

November 20, 2014

When Lindsey asked if we wanted to go to camping at the Cascadas Magicas (magical waterfalls) our answer was a solid…heck yes! But we had no idea exactly how incredibly magical and out of this world these waterfalls would be. First, imagine taking a 3 hour drive through thick green jungle along a bumpy, gravelly dirt road in hot, humid weather.

Then imagine parking next to a mystical, turquoise, mineral rich pool, jumping into said pool, splashing around, and even swimming beneath a waterfall. After cooling off, you would set off on the hike to the cascadas magicas, thinking to yourself, “wait these aren’t the magical waterfalls?”. Hiking along the clay trail lined with moss, twisty trees, and big green leaves in every direction, you stop when you see a rope swing hanging from a tree! Jon tests it out first of course.

Keep on hiking and you reach the Cascadas Magicas. You pause and take in the breathtaking beauty of nature. A man-made wooden railing and some rope guide you up the waterfall (like literally through the rushing water) and into a cave (that’s right, a cave). Jon goes through the cave first without hesitation. Carolyn yells, “Jon what are you doing!? You aren’t going in there, are you!? Wait for me!” Lindsey follows like a champ. We are lowered into a small and surprisingly clean and bug-less dark ravine where we follow the water out a hole that takes us back to Edgar who is playing with their dog Maya in the pool below.

You might decide to stay for a bit in the cool water, then hike back to the campground, make some rabbit for dinner, play some cards with hot cocoa. Then sleep to the sound of rushing water.

Breakfast at camp

You’d likely wake up the next morning slowly with coffee and scrambled eggs, play some more cards, and then head to the “big” magical waterfalls, thinking to yourself “wait, there are bigger waterfalls!?”. What better way to spend a weekend than among nature’s two most incredible wonders- waterfalls and good people. Here are more magical pictures:

And the icing on the cake this weekend was picking up Carolyn’s sister, Julia!!! She has stopped by to spend a few days with us on her way back home to San Francisco after a two week work trip in Nicaragua. More on our reunion in the next post. Hasta luego!

Lyoban is originally a zapotecan word (LYO-BAAN). The word refers to a holy place where the "cloud-men" arrived when they were able to achieve the higest level of spirituality. There they stayed, in the Lyo-baan for eternity. Maintaining peace and balance, day by day. LYOBAN has been our home for more than 15 years

LYOBAN

Lyoban is originally a zapotecan word (LYO-BAAN).

The word refers to a holy place where the "cloud-men" arrived when they were able to achieve the higest level of spirituality. There they stayed, in the Lyo-baan for eternity. Maintaining peace and balance, day by day.

LYOBAN has been our home for more than 15 years

We are proud to say that we have hosted thousands of guys from all over the world. Many of them return every year. Through the years we have tried to create a great environment for our visitors. We want you to feel like you are at home.

We are convinced that we are one of the cheapest traveling options, but our first concern is to our customers. We want you to feel satisfied and safe while you are visiting us. We are always improving the quality of service and hospitality to better serve you.

Front view of Lyoban Hostel, Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Mexico

We are open all year and we would prefer that you make a reservation before you arrive. This will insure that you have a room when you arrive. However reservations are not required.

We are located in the center of town next to the local church and we are well known by the local taxi services.