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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

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Ciao Bella Musica Bela











Viva Veracruz & Viva Puerto EscondidoMusings from and about living in Mexico





Ciao Bella Musica Bela

JUN26
201211 COMMENTS AND 0 REACTIONSWRITTEN BY JOHN CALYPSO
Many people ask “What is your favorite music? What artists or CD’s do you recommend?”
I ask you, “Do you like rock, jazz, fusion, blues, or bluegrass?”
OK then have you heard anything from Bela Fleck and the Flecktones? Probably not.
If you are a fan of any of the aforementioned musical genres then “Bela Fleck Live Art” is a must for any music collection.

Even if you are not necessarily a fan of those categories of music, if you are looking for one of the best  CD’s for a sound system testing – take this one to your next music system audition and CRANK IT UP!
Bela and the Flectones is a trio (often plus friends) that includes arguably the best bass player on the planet Victor Wooten. There are not enough superlatives to cover the amazing talent of Wooten. He is a Grammy award winner and has been voted “Bass Player of the Year” fromBass Player magazine three times consecutively. The first person to win the award more than once. “Amazing Grace” played by solo bass is absolutely amazing!
Wooten’s  brother Roy AKA `Future Man’ plays the Drumitar (a combination of a Synthesizer, Drum Machine and a Guitar) and Bela Fleck, plays the Banjo.
Roy “Future Man” Wooten on the Drumitar

Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Paul McCandless, Bush and others also make guest appearances on these 21 tunes
If you like the “Live Art” CD you might want to add “Bela Fleck & The Flecktones – Greatest Hits Of The 20th Century” Another two CD offering with some great music.
If you could only buy ONE CD (set) this would be it. This is GREAT music. You SHOULD be listening to it. Stay Tuned!
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Pacific Coast Mexico / Puerto Escondido Date taken - Wed 27th Jun '12 (8:00am)


 Pacific Coast Mexico / Puerto Escondido

Date taken - Wed 27th Jun '12 (8:00am)





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Playa Zipolite. Please Help! ... I did, ivan

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Life on Death Beach Help me send my film about the lifeguards that saved my life to film festivals - Ayúdame a difundir mi documental sobre los salvavidas que me salvaron la vida.


Life on Death Beach Distribution Campaign from jeff arak on Vimeo.

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Broadway Dance Tribute | Huatulco Eye If you are in the Huatulco area don't miss this sure ot be fun Broadway Dance Tribute choreographed by the talented Teresa Sanchez. The event is FREE and ... huatulcoeye.blogspot.com/2012/.../broadway-dance-tribute.ht...


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Huatulco Forum: Hurricane Carlotta


TeddySaskatch...
Saskatchewan
posts: 109
reviews: 12
“ Hurricane Carlotta ”
17 June 2012, 12:17
Anybody with any info regarding the hurricane that passed along the coast. We understand from reading a few on-line newspapers, Puerto Escondido was hit with big winds, etc and that some damage was reported in Pluma de Hidalgo. The news here is pretty sketchy, hope everything is "ok" in Huatulco.
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IdahoJones
Boise Idaho
posts: 182
reviews: 3
1. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
17 June 2012, 14:35
Word is lots of rain, some wind, but little building damage. some downed trees.
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Farsante2
Madrid, Spain
posts: 59
reviews: 44
2. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
17 June 2012, 23:15
Two children killed in Hidalgo. Maybe more injuries among the poor. Those little jacals (huts) offer scant protection in any big storm. Heart-breaking---so much for the proclamation on A I buses "Welcome to paradise!"
"Paradise" only for some.
A lot of power cuts.
The big hotels will be just as luxurious.
Our sincere sympathy to the family of the children, especially their mother.
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villasolymar
Huatulco...
posts: 1,112
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3. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
18 June 2012, 8:20
Farsante2
The deaths of these 2 girls was a terrible thing
I do fail to see how resort hotels 30 miles away affect the deaths of these sisters
Without the resort hotels Pluma Hidalgo would have nothing more then a goat path leading to it ( that is all there was 10 years ago)
Nor would tourists be around to go to Pluma and spend their money
Pluma is a paradise with or without the resort hotels
Terrible things happen all over each and every day
But to blame hotels or resorts for this incident is a huge reach that I will not make
Wayne Overby
Villa Sol y Mar
(House of the Sun & Sea)
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SteveMex
Queretaro...
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4. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
18 June 2012, 8:48
Destination Expert   What's this?
for Queretaro
The most extensive damage appears to be in the Zipolite area with still no power or water after two days. The larger towns of Puerto Escondido and Huatulco appear to have been relatively fortunate.

villasolymar
Huatulco...
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5. Re: Hurricane Carlotta
18 June 2012, 15:56
Zipolite Buildings are certainly not built to the standards that there are in Huatulco
Could be part of the problem
Wayne Overby
Villa Sol y Mar
(House of the Sun & Sea)


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Friday, June 29, 2012

CROWN PACIFIC HUATULCO ALL INCLUSIVE


 Address
Blvd. Benito Juarez No 8
Huatulco, 70989
Mexico  
1-800-230-4134
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CROWN PACIFIC HUATULCO ALL INCLUSIVE

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Crown Pacific Huatulco All Inclusive is located near the beach in Huatulco's Bahia Tangolunda neighborhood and close to Playa Zaachila, Campo de Golf Tangolunda, and Marina Chahue. Nearby points of interest also include Playa Chahue and La Entrega.
Resort Features. 
This resort is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Dining options at Crown Pacific Huatulco All Inclusive include 3 restaurants. A beach bar, a swim up bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. The resort serves a complimentary breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, an outdoor tennis court, a health club, and a fitness facility. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Huatulco property has event space consisting of a conference center and exhibit space. Business services, wedding services, concierge services, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a children's club, and multilingual staff. The property has designated areas for smoking. A total renovation of this property was completed in 2002.
Guestrooms. 
134 air conditioned guestrooms at Crown Pacific Huatulco All Inclusive feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Balconies offer mountain, pool, or garden views. Beds come with down blankets. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In addition to safes, guestrooms offer phones. Also included are complimentary bottled water and windows that open. Guests may request irons/ironing boards and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking.
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HUATULCO BEACH

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SALVEMOS PUERTO

Salvemos Puerto

SALVEMOS PUERTO

Puerto Escondido, commonly referred to as “The Mexico Pipeline“, is an internationally recognized surfing paradise and desperately needs the help of the global surf community.
The town of Puerto Escondido was devastated by Hurricane Carlotta on Friday 15th June, 2012.  Two children died when their house was taken by a mudslide, and one 56-year-old woman passed away when the wind from the category 2 hurricane flipped her car.  The beach side town has been severely damaged and is in need of urgent assistance to rebuild this community that thrives on tourism.

The Puerto Escondido lifeguards are in need of help due to all damage cause by the hurricane. They used to have 8 towers along the beach at Playa Zicatela and now there’s not a single one of them. This is just one example of what is required to help rebuild the local community; another is to promote tourism back to the area to stimulate the local economy.
The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) has launched a global campaign to “Salvemos Puerto” (Save Puerto).
The IBA is looking to raise US$100,000 for the base funding to stage the IBA Zicatella Pro at Puerto Escondido from August 8 – August 18, 2012. The event will be used as a platform to achieve the primary objectives of:
  1. Driving tourism to the town of Puerto Escondido and to promote the area as a safe tourist destination in order to drive the local economy
  2. Raise funds and mobilise resources to rebuild the 8 lifeguard towers at Playa Zicatela.
The core campaign is to sell 5000 “Salvemos Puerto” t shirts @ $30 each to raise the required funding to achieve the above objectives.
The Bodyboard Industry has also donated over $150,000 of merchandise at no cost to help raise the required funds. The following limited merchandise packs will be made available for sale with all funds raised going to the Salvemos Puerto Campaign:
  • $60 pack (x500 units);
  • $80 pack (x250 units); and
  • $100 pack (x500 units)
Turbo Surf Designs, Reeflex Wetsuits, Inverted Bodyboarding and Freedom Fins are donating products for each of the packs so that the retail value of each pack far exceeds the ticket price. As such it is a legitimate offering in its own right.
The campaign is to raise the first $100,000 prior to 8th July via merchandise sales through to the conclusion of the event via a viral campaign to raise awareness and funding globally.

More information on Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido remains a traditional Mexico fishing village in the State of Oaxaca on the southern Mexico Pacific coast. Puerto is very Un-Cancun and offers a rare taste of old Mexico with some of the best beaches in Mexico.
A Personal Account From a Local Resident
See Hurricane Image Gallery
For starters the whole population of Puerto and the towns nearby were definitely NOT ready for this. The authorities were saying on the local radio it was a tropical storm and not a Category 2 hurricane. So lots of people were not prepared for what we all felt.
The storm started hitting us around 7pm with strong winds, about 50mph. The winds increased slowly until the eye of the storm was right on top of us and everything stopped. Lots of people thought it was over, but it was far from over.
That was around 8pm. As soon as the eye moved on, the winds finally came on strong, around 90mph, with gusts up to around 120mph. The darkness made things a lot worse, I think. No one could actually see what was going on.
Lots of houses lost their roofs and those inside had to run to find shelter somewhere else. I gave shelter to a family of 10 — all in one room, hiding till next morning. The windows were whistling like crazy. It was scary. Lots of windows split apart.
Winds lasted until 10pm, I think, and then the rain came. It was maybe not as strong as Hurricane Pauline in ’97, but some people think the winds were stronger this time due to the wind direction.
Only a little part of the harbor area has electricity as of Monday morning. Slowly, it’s getting fixed and power’s being turned on in other areas of town. The area by the Point still has no power or running water. I don’t even want to imagine how it is for the little communities far from here where the hurricane blasted them as well.
Two children died when their house was taken by a mudslide nearby, and one 56-year-old woman passed away when the wind flipped her car.)
Saturday morning was really sad and awful to see all kinds of people who had lost everything the night before. Hundreds of trees had fallen all over the town. Dogs were running like crazy, as if they were wild dogs on the streets. All streets were still flooded. I can’t even imagine how they were when the rain was at its strongest point on Friday night.
Lifeguards were the first to evaluate all the damage by the beach. All eight towers were completely smashed. At the harbor, there was not a single boat in the water. All boats had to be taken out. Ironically, a restaurant called the Split Coconut was split in half by the only palm tree that fell down in the entire area.
Now there’s been lots of helicopters flying the area trying to evaluate all damage in the region and federal resources should be coming in shortly.
YouTube clip of the Hurricane and the aftermath:
The IBA Zicatela Pro

The IBA World Tour is the sole professional World Tour for Bodyboarding. You can find out all about us and our rich history at http://ibaworldtour.com/
The IBA Zicatella Pro at Puerto Escondido, Mexico was one of the highlights on the 2011 IBA World Tour with perfect 10 feet surf and a record breaking worldwide audience watching live on the webcast. This set it up as one of the most highly anticipated stops of 2012.
Below are some images of the 2011 competition.
Below are 2 highlight clips from the 2011 event, including the final day clip along with a clip with the IBA riders working with the local community in Puerto Escondido:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SIC39fReQ&list=PL739CDFB877C277AA&index=13&feature=plpp_video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfH86vnR4cw
The IBA has spoken directly with the locals and they passionately would like to see the IBA event continue in the scheduled date of August 1 – August 10, 2012 to drive tourism back to the local community and the raise awareness of the challenges they face. Adrian Erick Davo Vela who is the new president of the Surfing Association of the State of Oaxaca (ASEO), was quoted as saying the following:
We have seen a great deal of unity from people working together to reconstruct Puerto Escondido. Locals and foreigners alike have shown a true sense of community helping each other. The hurricane has helped us understand how powerful and important it is for our town to work together.  The main problem was that we did not get enough warning time and information to prepare prior to the event, a lot of people don’t have internet and in the radio the information given was to general. I think it’s realistic to host the IBA event in the original dates and this will also show the world how quick we recovered from the hurricane.

The IBA would like to use is global reach and via the IBA Zicatella Pro at Puerto Escondido to raise awareness and funds for the rebuilding of the town of Puerto Escondido.

The IBA (International Bodyboarding Association) remains committed to do everything possible to continue to stage the event to support the local community which is facing a significant challenge.


 



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