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, March 7, 2012

Go Boom - Daniel Mehes (Alex D'Elia Remix)

Mansion 3 - Horatio

Don't Talk Like That - Luciano Pardini (Vocal)

One Night In Palais - Robert Mozza (Toubi Mcweird Remix)

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A Typical Puerto Escondido Afternoon

We were basking in the warm sun yesterday afternoon. Swaying in one of our hammocks – there was a pleasurable mild breeze. It was about 81 F with perhaps a 74 degree wind chill factor. We could hear the waves landing on the beach. Mi guapa esposa asked a thought provoking question.

“Do you miss Xico?”

The question caught me off guard. I mean what could be better than Puerto Escondido in February – mild summer weather replete with gorgeous daily sunsets and the Pacific Ocean lulling you to sleep at night, wonderful day trip opportunities at hand, good food, and some entertainment thrown in. Come on what could be better?

I immediately remarked on how lucky we are to be able to move between locations driven by weather for the most part – kind of a rich man’s game – that which we are not. Doing this on the cheap is a tricky business; and perhaps why some of you are here – to read ‘how do they do it?’

Pondering the question we started to review in the head what we liked about Xico, drawing mental comparisons between our two principal locations.

After brief deliberation we realized we like both locations equally – and probably more so because we were able to do both.

Then this morning something came to mind via all that housing talk yesterday. Nearly every place we have lived in the last 50 years or so has been others vacation spots. Hollywood, California; Ashland, Oregon; Prescott, Arizona; Las Vegas Nevada; Ruidoso, New Mexico; Xico, Veracruz; and Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. All are vacation destinations. All have appeared on at least one or two or more “Best Places to Live” lists as well.

How did that happen coincidentally?

For starters since we left Hollywood back in 1976 each of the aforementioned living locations was a free choice – not work related driven. We should mention there was one 5 year stint in Klamath Falls, Oregon, hardly a vacation destination, but not a bad place to live – but we still maintained a place in Ashland. KFalls was work related. And there was Pueblo, Colorado. Well the outskirts. But even that was inspired by Colorado Springs and a Rocky Mountain high (or two). Pretty lucky inventory of residences.

The thing about living in a tourist destination is as a local you learn to live AROUND the tourist seasons and traffic. You kind of not want to be there when everyone else does. Truly we have avoided Xico’s most celebrated July hi-holiday for the last couple of years. We avoided Carnaval here in Puerto just this last weekend. Those times might have been part of what got you here – but, now that is left for the tourists.

Main Street Xico in July

Getting back to Anita’s question: yes, we miss Xico. After seven years it seems like home. We have good friends there. That is key. But, we have another month plus here in Puerto Escondido. We will just have to rough it enjoying the great weather, beautiful sunsets and the Pacific Ocean view that fills our balcony even as we write this. We will tough it out.

We see the fishermen heading out to their favorite holes. The palm trees are swaying to a gentle breeze as the sun climbs up behind us casting a rosy red glow on the west. Our friends in Xico will understand why they only see us half-time. Life is Good! Stay Tuned!

Puerto Escondido iPhone app

Puerto Escondido Travel Essentials app (Credit: J. Campbell)

The new Puerto Escondido Travel Essentials app is now live! Download it for just $2.99!

Count on this handy guide to Puerto Escondido to plan the perfect vacation on Mexico’s unspoiled stretch of Pacific coastline. Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer looking for an epic natural playground or a foodie who enjoys exploring the world one dish at a time, Puerto Escondido has it and this app will help you find it.

It’s easy as 1-2-3:

1.) Download the free Sutro World app at www.sutromedia.com/world or in the iTunes store.

2.) Type “Puerto Escondido “in the search box

3.) Click the $2.99 price in the upper right corner to pay, download and browse the fun entries.

Get the latest news on contests, updates and promos on the Facebook Puerto Escondido Travel Essentials app page.

What You’ll Get:

- 130 hand-picked, honest entries written by a Puerto Escondido expert

- 300+ stunning photos (lots by photography-pro Jaclynne Campbell) to give you a peek before you arrive

- Dozens of free attractions

- Money-saving tips to save you hundreds of dollars

- Total travel freedom with step-by-step DIY day-trips

- Offline content – no internet connection needed once downloaded

- Direct link, one-click website and phone interface

- Free upgrades and updates 3 X a year

What’s Inside:

Scroll through entries

Music Scene: Tap into the best festivals, hottest nightclubs and live music venues. You’ll even get a mariachi playlist.

Outdoor Adventure: Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie who wants to surf the world-famous Mexpipe or you just want to soak in a thermal hot spring, this app lists Natural Attractions and Outdoor Adventures for every personality.

Romantic Getaways: Dance under the stars, dine by torchlight at sunset or relax with a couples massage on the beach. Create an unforgettable escape with special Romance-tagged experiences.

Families: Wonder which restaurants have play structures or which beach is the safest for tiny tykes? Dozens of Kid-friendly entries will show you where.

Wellness Seekers: Find inner peace at a yoga class overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Learn which hotels offer free classes and try a traditional temazcal steam bath.

300+ photos and maps

Culture Mavens: Some of Mexico’s most famous painters were born in Oaxaca. Attend a gallery opening or meet with Mixteca women who still practice their ancient art of backstrap weaving. These cultural treasures are worth seeking out.

Foodies: Curious about Oaxacan delicacies like chapulines (spicy grasshoppers) or who’s got the best Happy Hour? Find out here.

Budget or Luxury: Save money and learn how to travel, eat and party like a local. Or splurge on a villa with an infinity pool. Sort by cost and compare prices.

Short-stay visitors: Need to fit the best of “Puerto” into a one-week stay? Fave-Picks mean you won’t waste valuable vacation time.

The Puerto Escondido Travel Essentials app is like having a concierge in your pocket!

Gold - El Mundo & Satori (Mihalis Safras Remix)

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Weeks 3 and 4 in Photos: Zipolite

Weeks 3 and 4 in Photos: Zipolite
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