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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

Friday, December 23, 2011

Hotel Careyes Puerto Escondido


Hotel Careyes Puerto Escondido

Av. Hidalgo, 407, Col Centro., Puerto EscondidoMexico
Very clean and comfortable.Hotel Careyes Puerto Escondido offers as part of its many facilities a cafeteria and pool.

We also offer wireless internet service, air conditioning, hot water, cable TV, private bathroom.

We are committed to giving value to our guests and look forward to welcoming you here!

Please note:

Check in time. 12:00 pm
Check out time: 13:00 pm
Cancellation Policy 3 days to cancel
Minimum stay. 1 night
Payment Method: Cash
Breakfast is not included
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Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bicycle Hire

  • Breakfast Not Included
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Fax Service

  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

  • Tours/Travel Desk

Policies

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted

Cancellation Policy

This property has a 3 day cancellation policy.
Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.

Things to Note

Please note: Check in time. 12:00 pm Check out time: 13:00 pm Cancellation Policy 3 days to cancel Minimum stay. 1 night Payment Method: Cash Breakfast is not included

Viva Veracruz & Viva Puerto Escondido Musings from and about living in Mexico



Musings from and about living in Mexico


Frida for Christmas

My wife is quick to point out that I was a Frida Kahlo – Diego Rivera fan way before they became popular icons. It is a fact. Their lives were so complex and compelling that they have been embraced, admired and talked about for reasons that go beyond their art – which could have certainly been enough.
Of course their origins are pure Mexicano. Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez – his name alone ellicts curiosity. And her tragic story defining much of her art is quite dramatic.
In the last seven years of living here in Mexico we have noticed quite an increase in holiday commerce. Mexico marketers have learned from their big brother north of the border how to titillate the fancy of Mexicano consumers by way of holiday gift giving.
We are amazed at the number of cell phone sales stores scattered about the small beach town of Puerto Escondido. Those insidious little devices that have people staring into their tiny screens like zombies are a holiday gift giving bonanza for retail marketers.
Anything with Frida on it is also popular. From key chains and scarves to t-shirts and even furniture Frida’s image abounds. The other day we were having lunch just west of Puerto in the lagoon area. A group of European travelers were also at the restaurant. There was the Frida tote bag.
A souvenir tote bag large enough to accommodate a lot of other souvenirs. We thought it interesting that the imaged bag included her name in type. We supposed there still are a few who do not know who that exotic, sultry confluence-browed icon is. Around these parts the image and identity need no defining. She would make a fine gift – would she not? Stay Tuned!