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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, May 9, 2012

Puerto Escondito



Aqua Lunacy

Aqua Lunacy

Posted by:  on Nov 4, 2010 | 
A Mexican base for Aussies – if you surf and thoroughly enjoy litre Coronas, you’re probably staying at Aqua Luna. We got the hot tip from Chong and a arrived to a pretty epic setup
Last of the Puerto sunsets

Last of the Puerto sunsets

Posted by:  on Nov 2, 2010 | 
The last fire in Puerto.
Torn up

Torn up

Posted by:  on Nov 1, 2010 | 
According to the locals this was the most violent storm Puerto had seen in years. Building its fury in the afternoon, by night it was waging war on the coastline – tearing down trees, hammering beach front realestate
Frostbite in Mexico

Frostbite in Mexico

Posted by:  on Oct 4, 2010 | 
The last 3 days, icey offshore winds were so strong in the morning you need a jumper as soon as you wake up. The 1st day frosted the water up so much, everyone was scrambling for any neoprene they could find
No hay olas

No hay olas

Posted by:  on Sep 30, 2010 | 
Swells gone. So what the fark do we do now?
Mex storming

Mex storming

Posted by:  on Sep 29, 2010 | 
As the swell started to die after a week, the afternoons were lashed with some pretty incredible storms.
Beans and barrels

Beans and barrels

Posted by:  on Sep 28, 2010 | 
In he last 8 days in Puerto we were treated to some ridiculous surf. 7-10ft and offshore everyday – best waves of the tour  so far
Crimson Puerto

Crimson Puerto

Posted by:  on Sep 20, 2010 | 
Evening skies lighting up.
Busing to burritos

Busing to burritos

Posted by:  on Sep 20, 2010 | 
Antigua to Guatermala City to Tapachula to Puerto Escondito, Mexico – 26 hours of bus travel. Greeted with the beginning of a new 7ft swell building to 10ft in the next 2 days
Karate in Norway

Karate in Norway

Posted by:  on Sep 19, 2010 | 
It seems like these posts are finding a bit of a trend – not that we weren’t getting 1 or 2 surfs in a day, but its like there’s a vibe in the Mexican air that drives us to get on it.

Best Penthouse View in Puerto Escondido Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 414922



Best Penthouse View in Puerto EscondidoPuerto Escondido, Oaxaca Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 414922


Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, 3 bedrooms, VRBO, FRBO, VHBO, VBO, Apartment rental by owner, Puerto Escondido rental Apartment, guestbook
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, 3 bedrooms, VRBO, FRBO, VHBO, VBO, Apartment rental by owner, Puerto Escondido rental Apartment, guestbook
Location: Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, South East Mexico, Mexico View Map
Accommodations:  Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)
The Penthouse is a private residence on the top floor of the Bungalows
Oasis Hotel on Calle Bugambilia. It overlooks Zicatela Beach on the famous Mexican Pipeline, one of the top ten surfing beaches in the world. Considered to be the best Penthouse view in all of Puerto Escondido, it offers a sweeping 360 degree view of Puerto and the ocean, downtown and the three bays, and from the lighthouse at El Faro in the west to the lighthouse at La Punta in the east. It overlooks lush grounds including a central garden with many varieties of palm and flowering plants.
The Penthouse is entered through a completely mirrored foyer. It
opens into an expansive living/dining area with glass walls on three sides and an unobstructed view of the ocean, town, and forests. The dining/living area offers a new sectional black leather couch, hammocks, a dining room table, computer desk, DVD and flat screen TV.
The kitchen is state-of-the-art with a stainless steel oven and full
sized refrigerator. Appliances include microwave, juicer, toaster,
coffee maker, and blender. Included are all cooking utensils,
silverware and matching service for eight.
Just outside the glass doors facing the ocean is the palapa-covered veranda with separate dining, barbecue and lounging areas. The focal point of the veranda is a massive, hand-carved Parota wood dining table with matching chairs and seating for six. The palapa cover above allows tenants to choose between the glorious sun and the cool shade as they enjoy a sweeping view of Zicatela Beach. During the day there is a constant on-shore wind rising up from the ocean, bringing cooling breezes and the smell of the surf. At night you can see both lighthouses, El Faro and La Punta, signaling the ships at sea. The veranda offers an excellent view of migrating whales, jumping manta rays, dolphins and fishing vessels, as well as surfers catching waves from dawn to dusk.

At the opposite end of the Penthouse are three bedrooms and a fully mirrored bathroom with a huge walk-in shower. Each of the bedrooms has screens, fans, and air conditioning, as well as a flat screen TV.
The largest corner bedroom has a king size bed and dresser and a view of the beach. Both of the other bedrooms have double beds and modern, custom-built closets and desk/dresser combinations. Each bedroom is decorated in a unique Mexican motif using local textiles and pottery.
The Penthouse is located just three blocks from a pristine beach with some of the best surfing in the world. It is also only six blocks
from a thriving beach community that stretches along Playa Zicatela.
Here you will find businesses that include restaurants, shops, and
clubs, offering everything from International cuisine to world famous carved Oaxacan art.
Complimentary maid service is provided once a week. Guests can arrange for additional services, such as cooking and shopping services, at a minimal cost. For your safety and peace of mind the Penthouse property is part of a locked, walled compound with an on-site manager and security guard. Off-street parking is available, as well as secure storage for our return guests.
On-site staff can offer surf lessons, exercise training, and taxi
service to and from the airport. The local turtle museum, iguanario, evening turtle releases, bird watching at Laguna Seca and surfing at Chacaua are just a few of the unique sightseeing opportunities that the area provides.

Keywords: Puerto Escondido, Zicatela, Apartment, Bungalow

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Bob Marley en Secrets Huatulco

Gallery: 2012 ITU World Cup, Huatulco By Paul MoorePublished May 7, 2012


Gallery: 2012 ITU World Cup, Huatulco

  • By Paul Moore
  • Published May 7, 2012
  • Updated 2 days ago