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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

Monday, May 28, 2012

Magnitude 4.6 - OAXACA, MEXICO


Magnitude 4.6 - OAXACA, MEXICO


Magnitude4.6
Date-Time
Location16.229°N, 95.523°W
Depth71.6 km (44.5 miles)
RegionOAXACA, MEXICO
Distances34 km (21 miles) W of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico
125 km (77 miles) ENE of Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico
158 km (98 miles) SE of Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
523 km (324 miles) SE of MEXICO CITY, D.F., Mexico
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 22.8 km (14.2 miles); depth +/- 9.8 km (6.1 miles)
ParametersNST=135, Nph=137, Dmin=361.8 km, Rmss=0.65 sec, Gp=162°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=6
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  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
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Huatulco Forum: Bus travel from OAX in 2012


Huatulco Forum: Bus travel from OAX in 2012




gregIllinois
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“ Bus travel from OAX in 2012 ”
19 May 2012, 10:54
We are trying to figure out our trip next spring. We did read under several bus sites that an improved highway in 2012 would cut the trip from OAX to 4 hours. True? Would ADO bus be the recommended bus if you went 1st class? Gracias
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villasolymar
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1. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
19 May 2012, 11:28
The improved highway is still a very long way away
(hopefully in my lifetime)
It is a shame that it take's 6 or more hours to get the 98 miles as the crow flies
Many take the suburbans or vans quicker then buses
Also if you get car sick take draminne or something like it before you go
Wayne Overby
Villa Sol y Mar
(House of the Sun & Sea)
Edited: 19 May 2012, 11:29
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CasaHoffa
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2. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
19 May 2012, 15:10
Hola.
We have taken the ADO Inter-city bus (air conditioned, reclining seats, movies in Spanish and a toilet!) to and fromOaxaca/Huatulco many times. The ADO bus station in Huatulco is just across the boulevard from La Crucecita and the ADO bus station in Oaxaca is near the Holiday Inn. The daytime trip takes about 8-9 hours including a 30-minute lunch break and the scenery is fantastic. The overnight trip is done in about 8 hours. For more information and reservations, see:http://www.adogl.com.mx/en/
Alternatively, we have also flown AeroTucan to and from Oaxaca/Huatulco and have always made our reservation either at their office on Blvd Chahue in Huatulco or in Oaxaca. It is a wonderful experience as they provide very small 12-15 seat single engine planes that literally skirt the tops of the Sierra Madres and provide us with great views. The ride takes about 30 minutes. For more information, see:http://www.aerotucan.com.mx
and to contact AeroTucan for reservations try:
Telephone: 01 (951) 502-0841
Email: vena_tucan@hotmail.com
Hope this helps. Your questions are always welcome.
Abrazos,
Matt
Casa Hoffa (South), Bahia Chahue, Huatulco, MX
Casa Hoffa (North), Fire Island, NY USA
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gregIllinois
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3. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
20 May 2012, 13:14
Gracias Matt but I had trouble with opening aerotucan site. What is average price to Hux or PE?
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CasaHoffa
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4. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
20 May 2012, 14:37
AeroTucan flights are around USD$125 each way from/to HUX/OAX.
CH
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huatulcopedro
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5. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
21 May 2012, 7:09
Try the overnite ADO About 320 p each way. Take a few dramamine and relax. You arrive about 7 AM or so and are ready to go!!!!
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gregIllinois
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6. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
26 May 2012, 12:28
Flying looks more tempting but more expensive. Is it any quicker/cheaper to go to Puerto E? My wife would not be "ready to go" after an all nite bus ride!!f
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huatulcopedro
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7. Re: Bus travel from OAX in 2012
yesterday, 10:07
There is a van service to Huatulco from Oaxaca at about 150P per pax. Several vans a day. Think its about 6 hours. Presumably there is a similar service to PE. Suggest you make an inquiry on the Tomzap PE forum for times etc.

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Hello all!! I am planning a trip to Huatulco sometime in the next month or so and was looking for some input as to when a good time to come would be. I was looking at either June or July.

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I am planning a trip to Huatulco sometime in the next month or so and was ... I haven't been toHuatulco in over 5 years and am really excited to be coming back .
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Coming to Huatulco 
May 15, 2012 02:28PM
Hello all!! I am planning a trip to Huatulco sometime in the next month or so and was looking for some input as to when a good time to come would be. I was looking at either June or July. I haven't been to Huatulco in over 5 years and am really excited to be coming back. I do look in to this forum every once in awhile and enjoy reading about what is going on there in Huatulco. I know Wayne, Huatulco Travel Agency, Mina, and Maria always have great input and great information. Looking forward to any tips or suggestions you guys might have. Thanks in advance.

Lee
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Chicago Phrankfurter
Re: Coming to Huatulco 
May 16, 2012 08:11AM
Well welcome back, but I am sure Wayne, Mina as well as Maria would tell you, don't pay any attenion to what Huatulco Travel Agency says for starters.
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maria
Re: Coming to Huatulco 
May 16, 2012 10:23AM
Actually HTA does have good insight.

And Lee, all I can say right now is have fun and if you are staying at one of the resorts, be sure to get out and explore the area. This time of year, you should be able to find great bargains at some of the villas and the small hotels in town.
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Mina
Re: Coming to Huatulco 
May 16, 2012 11:48AM
To us anytime is a good time to be in Huatulco. We plan on being back the third week of July. April and May are probably the hotest and most humid. Probably being the key word. My wife is just now chatting with Giordana on the laptop and she can hardly wait for rain.

June and July are lush with varying amounts of rain...but it is warm rain. Just came in from Niagara Falls and it started to rain andit felt like ice pellets.

The rain can pick up in August a bit but September typically is the rainiest. We came in Early October last year and did not see rain for 6 months. I think September is the only month we have not been in Huatulco.

November and December normally have the least humidity and nice cooler nights.

Lee, whatever your schedule allows you will have a fine time back in paradise!
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huatulco travel agency
Re: Coming to Huatulco 
May 17, 2012 10:53PM
summer is hot and humid and bring bug spray for the nights....get a place with ac you will need it....i would suggest halloween time to visit too
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Mina
Re: Coming to Huatulco 
May 18, 2012 08:49AM
Frank is correct. Haloween is a fun time as well as an opportunity to observe some interesting culture and memorials at the local cemetaries.
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johnzap
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May 19, 2012 07:36PM
Halloween til peak is certainly ideal; first two weeks of December are unbelievably good.



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