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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

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

MAP OAXACA


Training in Puerto Escondido: Triathlon Forum: Slowtwitch Forums I'll be living down in Puerto Escondido January/February/a bit of March to do some medical work, and having never been there before, I have no idea what the ... forum.slowtwitch.com/.../Training_in_Puerto_Escondido_P41...

Training in Puerto Escondido: Triathlon Forum: Slowtwitch Forums
I'll be living down in Puerto Escondido January/February/a bit of March to do some medical work, and having never been there before, I have no idea what the ...
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Dr.TriRunner 

Aug 12, 12 15:50

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Hola!

I'll be living down in Puerto Escondido January/February/a bit of March to do some medical work, and having never been there before, I have no idea what the city and training there is like. A quick google search tells me the gym situation consists of about 2 options, neither of which are very extensive. In the past this whole "what am I going to do to workout" issue has never even crossed my mind, as I have always been able to just run. Unfortunately, a few surguries and a 9 inch plate (plus a mini hardware store of screws) has taken running out of the cards.

SO, that being the case I was wondering if anyone has:

- been down there for vacation
- is a snow bird and lives down there during the winter
- knows any triathletes down there who would be up for training?

I'm really curious as to what the roads are like... considering I'll be down there for a long enough time, shipping a bike down is an option. I know that the beach of Zicatela is famous for surfing and they hold an international competition every year. I'm hoping I'll find a beach quiet enough for some solid OWS? Other than that I thought of maybe trying to contact a hotel and see if they'd let me pay to use their pool for the 2+ months? (I'm staying with a local family.)

Any other ideas?

-Erika
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monty 

Aug 12, 12 18:23

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Learn how to surf as fast as you can. Some of the knarliest barrels on the planet there. Running will be ok, but cycling will be very dangerous. I would take a mountain bike if i were you, and maybe a trainer for your tri bike. 

kathy_caribe 

Aug 12, 12 18:45

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I know a guy who lives there and if you ever head over to QRoo I'll show you around but I don't think I'd have to go very far out on a limb to say your best bet for finding a triathlete would be when you change planes in DF (assuming). I highly doubt you'll find any triathletes there. Aca definitely, DF for certain. I'm also guessing you're not going to find much in the way of roads. Down here you have the libre and the cuota and that's about it. Even over here in QRoo we have just the carretera so all the rides are the same - just depends how far down the carretera you go.
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(This post was edited by kathy_caribe on Aug 13, 12 7:36)

Longboarder 

Aug 12, 12 19:05

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Like Monty the first thing I thought of was great waves and surfing. I don't know about training down there but good luck.

Might want to take up surfing. Check this.

http://www.google.com/...biw=1024&bih=672

Train safe & smart
Bob

Dr.TriRunner 

Aug 13, 12 13:45

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Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like I'm going to surfing school! :)

Now I just have to hope that my host family has a hot son to teach me how.........

:D
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craigj532 

Aug 13, 12 14:18

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Zicatela is a south swell spot, so there probably won't be any real big surf in January, February, or early March. 

Pescado Asado. Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico.


Pescado Asado. Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. 
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Pescado Asado. Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. 

PUERTO ESCONDIDO OAXACA, INFORMATION IN ENGLISH, PART 1.

PUERTO ESCONDIDO OAXACA, INFORMATION IN ENGLISH, PART 2

Campaign urged to clean up Puerto Escondido lagoon By Tony Richards on August 10, 2012 Updated August 12, 2012


Campaign urged to clean up Puerto Escondido lagoon

Updated August 12, 2012
Water in the lagoon has been dirtier than normal recently.
Water in the lagoon has been dirtier than normal recently.Ken Hawes | El Sol de la Costa
A campaign is getting under way in Puerto Escondido to clean up the lagoon between Playa Principal and Playa Marinero. Local lawyer Adolfo Martínez Cárdenas told El Sol de la Costa that a story that appeared in last month’s edition of the magazine was the motivation needed to address improvements to an important part of the city.
In the story that described the friendship between a woman who lives near the lagoon and a crocodile she named Alcatraz writer Ken Hawes also told how the lagoon is known by several names: Hepatitis Hole, Shit Creek and Botulism Bay. According to Google Maps, the lagoon is named, or perhaps misnamed, Laguna de Agua Dulce.
Martinez Cárdenas said he has been in contact with state authorities and they have indicated that there are funds available to conduct an ecological study. But first there needs to be a show of support from the community.
In spite of the condition of the lagoon it is home to various species of wildlife, such as cranes, egrets and other birds, as well as fish and crocodiles.
When advised that there is interest in mounting a campaign to clean up the lagoon, Hawes offered his support in communicating what needs to be done. He also noted that the neighbors of the lagoon, referred to in his story, have already lobbied local officials to prohibit the disposal of wastewater upstream.

Pacific Coast Mexico / Puerto Escondido Date taken - Thu 16th Aug '12 (9:00am)






Keegan Gibbs – Blog Right At Dawn


Keegan Gibbs – Blog

Right At Dawn

Posted in Beach CulturefriendsPhotographypublishedPublished WorkSurfingTravel by Keegan on August 20, 2012
Almost a year ago, a good friend of mine had just finished writing his novel called “It’s Really A Story of The Weather,” a story of a young man, leaving behind his life in Los Angeles for the chase of big waves, adventure, love and solidarity deep into the heart of Mainland Mexico. I read the story, and instantly felt attached, personally as a surfer who has felt the need for big barrels, but more so, the yearn for adventure and finding the unknown.
After some discussion, we came up with an idea to visualize the story. We would work together in breaking down the novel and shoot a photographic interpretation of his book, allowing the words and photos to walk the audience through the story together as separate elements, each with their own power but with the same goal.
We are releasing the book in 21 chapters online, at  www.RightAtDawn.com each week a new chapter will be released and the story further told.
Please, check out the site, read along, check out our instagram where we are also posting a single photo and excerpt every morning, and let us know what you think.
Thank you
Keegan  -   Right At Dawn

Sequence of Greg Long on a monster left in Puerto Escondido Photos: Caca Neves

SURF WIRE
August 16, 2012


Sequence of Greg Long on a monster left in Puerto Escondido

  Photos: Caca Neves
Check out the sequence online.

Puerto Escondido serves up a large-scale encore for Wave of the Summer

SURF WIRE
August 20, 2012


Puerto Escondido serves up a large-scale encore for Wave of the Summer


By: Mike Cianciulli
Two months of not-a-whole-lot quickly turned around into two weeks of giant beachbreak. After early August's bombing swell, those chargers stationed at Playa Zicatela - both local and visitors - got a second helping of some serious South Pacific juice.

"I thought the swell was gonna be smaller than the last one but I was fully surprised on Wednesday morning when it was already 10-foot," Puerto resident photographer Edwin Morales admitted. "Right then, we knew the bombs were on their way. The level of performance was crazy during the first swell, but this last one was ever crazier."

And just like that a slew of Wave of the Summer entries washed in. Enjoy the highlights.

Want U Back - Cher Lloyd

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Taking the plunge in Huatulco, Mexico Posted by Michele on Aug 20, 2012 in Destinations, Eco-travel, Travel Tips | 0 comments


Taking the plunge in Huatulco, Mexico

Posted by  on Aug 20, 2012 in Destinations
Taking the plunge in Huatulco, Mexico
Compared to swimming with dolphins, swimming with sardines probably doesn’t rank high on the lifetime bucket list for most people. But, as I plunged headfirst into a school of thousands of the graceful acrobats, I realized the tiny silver fish had its own special charms. They shape-shifted from a shadowy cloud into a shimmering ribbon of silver that swirled around my body like a wisp of fine silk. Then, moving in unison, they morphed again – this time into a blanket that blocked out the sunlight and threw the coral reef into darkness.

Secluded Chachacual Bay, accessible only by boat, is considered one of the most beautiful bays
An 18-km coastline with 36 beaches, a wealth of dive sites and  a varied underwater scene are just a few of the outdoor experiences Huatulco offers. Our group of eight snorkellers and three crew members of Hurricane Divers, were anchored offshore at San Agustin Beach, a western bay in the Bahías de Huatulco area on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Located an hour by boat and a $15 cab ride from the luxury hotel zone of Tangolunda Beach, San Agustín Beach is relatively deserted, apart from a few seafood palapas (thatched huts).  It flanks Huatulco National Park, a 119 sq. km. ecological reserve  at the base of the Sierra Madre Sur.
With calm waters and underwater visibility of up to 18 metres, even novices can spot florescent damsel fish, spiny black sea urchins and eels ducking through the crevasses of the coral reef.

A trio of snorkellers readies to jump into the waters at San Agustin Bay
“We saw humpbacks here last week,” said Ken Gray, our tattooed, platinum-haired dive master.
Even more untouched than San Agustín, our next stop Chachacual Bay , is accessible only by boat. Upon arrival, the crew laid out an al fresco lunch while we floated in shallow waters bursting with blue-spotted coronet fish and yellow-tailed sturgeon. Refreshed by the clear waters, we planted ourselves on the white sand to enjoy grilled steak arranchera, spicy adobo chicken and fresh papaya salad.

Snorkellers enjoy the enticing offshore reef that lies just below water’s surface at Cacaluta Bay
Next up  was Cacaluta Islandwhere a coral plate stretches for 300m at depths of between 2 to 12 metres. The marine life is so abundant and the coral so colourful, it’s known as Las Jardines or the gardens.
“Watch for strings of gas bubbles escaping from between the rocks on the bottom” said Gray, as we anchored in open water. “You may find sea turtles and Nurse Sharks resting in the gaps in the coral.”
Deciding to drip-dry for a few stops, I soaked up the panorama of sun and sea. Manta rays leaped above the water’s surface and plumes of crystal spray shot out of a nearby blowhole. No other boats were in sight.
“Where is everybody?” I asked.
“Huatulco is out of the way for many people,” shrugged Gray.
Located in the southern state of Oaxaca, it’s 185 km south of Acapulco and closer to Guatemala than major Mexican cities. Yet its isolation doesn’t mean roughing it. Much like Cancun, Los Cabos and Ixtapa, Huatulco was identified as a prime site for tourism development by Fonatur, the Mexican government agency. A massive injection of cash created an impressive infrastructure of wide boulevards, luxury marinas, golf courses and a modern sewage treatment system. Yet it remains surrounded by stretches of unchecked wilderness.
“They learned from earlier overbuilding mistakes and imposed development restrictions,” said Gray.
With flights to Huatulco increasing, the region’s peaceful seclusion may not last long. But for now, the beaches and clear blue waters are free of crowds.
Unless you count the sardines.
If You Go
Hurricane Divers is located in Santa Cruz harbour and offers deep-sea fishing in addition to dive and snorkel excursions for half and full days.
The snorkelling tour is offered from Tuesdays through Friday. Book at least two or three days in advance.
Download the Puerto Escondido Travel Essentials mobile app for more tips on day trips from Puerto Escondido

Monday, August 20, 2012

San Agustinillo Oaxaca


Rain in Biblical Proportions












Musings from and about living in Mexico

Rain in Biblical Proportions

We suppose that would be forty days and nights. That has nothing on Xico, Veracruz. It has rained at least some each and every 24 hour period since we arrived here last April 25th –save one day. That is 109 days of rain out of 110 folks. We are closing in on 3 times Biblical Proportions.
The good news is that it rains enough even in a normal year (about 55 inches per year) that drainage has established itself to a point where flooding is not an issue – at least in our micro environment.
All three of our locations here in Mexico (two in Xico and one in Puerto Escondido) have that going for them – no flooding. But, enough already with the rain. We write this knowing well there are drought conditions in more than half of the United States currently. How we wish we could just up and send some of this moisture up there.
Chicken Powered Composting
We have had a compost pile the entire seven plus years we have been on the scene here in Xico. Compost is a good thing and highly recommended. That written our pile never seems to grow as the neighborhood chickens appear to thrive on the stuff. Chickens eat and play well on a vegetarian based diet compost pile.
We have no flocksters of our own; however being one of few folks in the Hood that have a yard of any size to speak of, coupled with the fact we have open access for them, they come – everyday rain or shine. Apparently they consume compost. They meander into our three sided enclosed compost bin arena (replete with cement floor). The compost disappears as fast as it is made. They eat what they want then shred and distribute the rest.
We do not have to stir or otherwise think about the compost pile – it is self-maintaining and includes human manure by the way. Metabolites of the microbes driving decomposition in the heap include Vitamins K and B12. Fungal filaments growing in the heap – avidly eaten by the chickens – may provide potent immune-enhancing and antibacterial compounds. And don’t forget the “mental health” factor: Unquestionably, the flocksters are more happy and content, because of the sheer entertainment value of their foraging field over in our yard, in contrast to the stress and boredom of close confinement. As Martha would say, “It’s a Good Thing!”
The other day friends asked us if we have any mice problems. We answered, “No!” We realized   those varmints are a chicken delicacy – to be devoured! They keep the bug population at bay as well. They can even be entertaining – At least while we are waiting for the coffee to steep in the French press – flockster watching whiles away that time. ;-)
Coffee!
Stay Tuned!

¡Oro para México!


¡Oro para México!

¡Oro para México!
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¡México ganó ahorita sur primera
Medalla de Oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012!
No es cualquiera medalla de oro pero la en fútbol, el deporte nacional!  Resultado : 1 – 2 contra Brasil. ¡ Todo el país celebra!  Me parece todo como cuando ganó Francia la Copa del Mundo en 1998!
¡Viva México!
[Français]
Le Mexique vient de gagner sa première
Médaille d’Or lors des Jeux Olympiques de Londres 2012
Et pas n’importe quelle médaille d’or mais celle en football, le sport national!  Score : 1 – 2 contre le Brésil.  Tout le pays est en émoi!  J’ai l’impression de revivre la victoire de la France lors de la Coupe du Monde 1998!
¡Viva México!
[English]
Mexico just won its first
Gold Medal in the Olympic Games of London 2012!
Not any gold medal but the one in soccer, national sport in the country!  Score : 1 – 2 against Brasil.  The whole country has gone wild!  It feels like when France won the World Cup in 1998!
Viva Mexico!

Manzanillo Beach, Puerto Escondido, Mexico


Manzanillo Beach, Puerto Escondido, Mexico

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“Taken on Manzanillo Beach in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, in June 2011.  The two-pair feet photo is the one with my friend.  I’m the one with the tattoo.  We were reunited on our respective trips in Latin America on that beautiful beach after two months apart. “
Beautiful spot!

PUERTO ESCONDIDO 2009

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