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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

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Getting From There to Here


Musings from and about living in Mexico

Manzanillo vs Huatulco


Winnipeg
posts: 172
reviews: 3
 Manzanillo vs Huatulco ? 
Having been to Huatulco twice now and going again this February we are getting quite familiar with the area and love it but we are thinking of trying Manzanillo, MX. someday as well.
For anybody that has been to both places, how do they compare? Weather, water, beaches, resorts and the town itself.
I have heard that the areas are similar but I would like to hear from travellers whom have been to both destinations. Pro's and Con's would be nice to hear.
Thanx
3 replies
Winnipeg...
posts: 353
reviews: 13
1. Re: Manzanillo vs Huatulco ?
Manzanillo is not quite as hot as Huatulco but saying that, it is still very hot! Just like Huatulco is doesn't cool down in the evening and we have never had to put a sweater on. We went to Hautulco 3 yrs in a row and then to Manzanillo. This year will be our 3rd year in Manzanillo. The beaches are nice...Miramar beach is amazing we never saw a beach like that in Hautulco. The food is great, Manzanillo is the largest import/export docks/yards on the Pacific side of Mexico so all the foods are very fresh. The 2 towns of Salagua and Santiago are where the locals live, shop, work and if you walk into the town you will have the pleasure of meeting the wonderful people that live in the area. Keep in mind they don't all speak English but if you try to speak a few words they try to understand you as well. It is a truly Mexican experience much like shopping in La Crucecita but without all the souvenirs . Manzanillo was not built for tourism it is a working town where as Hutaulco was built for tourism. It feels very authentic & is very authentic Mexico. We stayed @ The Barcelo and The Dreams in Huatulco. This will be our 3rd year staying @ The Barcelo Karmina Palace and in our opinion the food is much better in Manzanillo then it was in Huatulco. I would definitely say give Manzanillo a try, we didn't think that we would ever find a place we liked as much as Huatulco, but we were mistaken and we are glad we tried Manzanillo.
Winnipeg...
posts: 525
reviews: 4
2. Re: Manzanillo vs Huatulco ?
ditto Huatulco was great but Manzanillo is great for different reasons the number one reason is there's a lot less tourists in zlo than Huatulco the result is a far more relaxing authentic vacation.
Huatulco for 2 years then Manzanillo for 2 years off to Punta DE mita this year never stop looking for the perfect vacation you never know where yours is :)
Winnipeg...
posts: 525
reviews: 4
3. Re: Manzanillo vs Huatulco ?
Further to comparisons ....
Having been to Mexico 11 times in the last 12 years we have tried all the big resort areas , Puerto Vallarta 6 times , Ixtapa, The Mayan , Huatulco twice and Manzanilo twice. Which is the best place , well no place is perfect but each has their own pros and cons depending on what you would call the ideal vacation.
Loved Puerto Vallarta 10 years ago but gradually it changed from a quiet place to a very busy place , good if you like tons of tours and night clubs but the amount of people visiting every year has grown so much that we found other places that were better , still nicest scenery , mountains and ocean and great beaches if you dont mind the crowds then its a great place to go.
Ixtapa is fantastic smaller better weather than Pvr but not as easy to get to from Canada ( direct flights) otherwise would go back in a heart beat .
Huatulco was terrific but if you like to spend a lot of time in the sun you actually can do it much more in Pvr and Manzanillo because its not as hot , say 35 degrees in Hutaulco compared to high twenties in Pvr and ZLO .mORE SUN = BETTER TAN if thats what you want .
Manzanillo is great less people , great weather not a real tourist trap still lots to do but no where near the variety of tours as in say PVR more like Huatulco , very quiet and relaxing .
The Mayan side was our least favourite we are partial to the Pacific side while the water there is the best the scenery and crazy airport ( Cancun) gets a thumbs down .
Going to try Punta De Mita 1 hour north of Pvr this year because the resoirt looks great and again for us it looks very quiet and small towns surround the area .
Nothing is perfect each has great benefits and some minor cons for us anyways .
look at it this way Mexico in Feb beats Wpg by a mile :)

san pedro pochutla

Jazz Biosfera Marina Mazunte 2012

16 November 2012 4:00 pm - 18 November 2012 11:00 pm


Mazunte @ Barrita, Oaxaca, Mexico

Dont miss this Jazz Fest in Mazunte with performances by Lila Downs and others.
For more information:
http://www.facebook.com/mazuntejazzbiosferamarina
(958) 583 7667




Piedra de Fuego Restaurante- Zipolite

Piedra de Fuego Restaurante- Playa Zipolite


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012


Piedra de Fuego Restaurante- Zipolite


Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2012
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Piedra de Fuego Restaurante- Zipolite - Do you like fish?  

Can you eat a lot? This excellent restuarant serves huge portions of fish, with a delicious salad. They also serve delicious drinks of mango, pineapple, cantelope, papaya. Come Hungry!!

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012


Located in Zipolite near the reserve. Watch for signs on the main road, or just ask anyone.
Open in the late afternoon and evenings. Super friendly staff.

Playa Zipolite

http://mexicovacationrental.org/playa-zipolite/

Playa Zipolite

4 miles west of Puerto Angel is Playa Zipolite (see-poh-LEE-tay), 
a beach community best known for its amazing waves and ‘hippie’ 
culture.  Zipolite is a nearly pristine beach about forty meters wide 
and 2km long, with medium grain gold colored sand and blue-green 
water.  This beach was featured in the Mexican blockbuster movie 
Y tu mamá también.” and has become very popular with foreign 
tourists and backpackers.  Zipolite is also popular for it’s nudity, mostly on the west end, so be 
warned that you may get an eyeful if you go!  Zipolite stretches from a small isolate cove called 
Playa del Amor on the east side to the new age Shambala retreat on the west end which is 
artially sheltered by rocks.  The beach is lined by swaying palms, rustic cabanas, hotels, 
restaurants and hammocks.
Because of the underwater currents residing offshore it is best to use caution when swimming. 
 A volunteer lifeguard team and flag system have been created to indicate where and when 
it is safest to swim.WALK along the main paved street (Aldoquin as the locals call it) where you can shop for 
authentic Mexican trinkets, or enjoy one of the many great restaurants offering standard 
Mexican to international cuisine and vegetarian choices. Many of the local restaurants 
are owned by expatriate Italians and serve pasta dishes as well as pizza.  
Although there are many beachside restaurants to choose from, we have a few 
favorites that we’d like to share with you.
El Alquimista Restaurant
 El Alquimista restaurant is located on the west end 
of the beach and offers delicious wood fired pizzas,
 tasty tuna medallions, thirst quenching mango 
margaritas and more.  It is sure to tantalize your 
tastebuds! El Alquimista provides great food and a 
relaxing atmosphere…all for half the price you 
would pay at home.
Another mealtime favorite is La Providencia, located on the second street perpendicular 
to the main entrance of Zipolite.  This amazing restaurant offers one of the best 
contemporary Mexico cuisine in the area. The Chef’s specialties include delicious 
coconut shrimp in mango sauce, fresh tuna, beef medallions & stuffed chillies –
 Buen Provecho! 
Break the fast at ‘A Nice Place on the Beach’, owned by Greg, a fellow 
Canadian and lover of the area. This place is a great spot to visit in the morning 
and enjoy the famous ‘Canadian Breakfast’ while watching the massive Zipolite 
surf roll in. After breakfast relax in a hammock or walk the shoreline of this famous 
beach. This little gem is located off main street Zipolite.
          
 
Relax on the beach, check out the shops at the Aldoquin, enjoy a spa day or 
participate in a yoga class at one of the 2 local studios.  Zipolite provides 
something for everyone and is as relaxing as it gets along the Oaxacan coastline.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

REIK

http://reik.tv/home.php


Reik is a Latin Grammy-winning Mexican band from MexicaliBaja California formed by Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas (lead vocals),Julio Ramírez Eguía (guitar/background vocals), and Gilberto Marín Espinoza (guitar). The group's name actually means "rake" (as in raking the guitar's strings), but the band wanted their Mexican listeners to pronounce it correctly, hence, Reik.
In 2003, Abelardo Vazquez started their then-nascent musical project, tentatively called "Reik". Abelardo Vazzquez invited Jesús Navarro and Julio Ramirez to recorded their first demos, which were released through the Mexican underground club scene. Two of the most successful demos — "Levemente" and "Ahora Sin Ti" — brought more widespread coverage across Mexico. In early 2004, Reik invited Gilberto to join the band. They have been famous ever since, mainly in Latin America, Mexico, and the United States. Their videos have been broadcast on famous music television channels, such as MTV and HTV. Their second album, Secuencia, was released on November 14, 2006, which featured the first single, "Invierno" (released on November 6), which gained a lot of popularity based Latin American airplay. In September 2008 Reik released their third studio album Un Día Más.




Los Cabrera en Huatulco

Artesanales Helados - Playa Zipolite




Published on Oct 13, 2012 by 
Visit Artesanales Helados - Zipolite for excellent home made ice cream in a variety of flavours. Coco, Nescafe, Tuna (which is a delicious strawberry type flavour from a cactus), vanilla and more. Located in Roca Blanca, Zipolite.

Tienda Mar Y Olas, Roca Blanca, Playa Zipolite




Published on Oct 13, 2012 by 
A fabulous selection of clothes, bikinis, dresses, gorgeous crocheted cover ups, shoes, sunglasses and more can be found in this store, Mar y Olas. Located in Roca Blanca, Zipolite.