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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, February 5, 2013

Travel with Kevin and Ruth: RV Parks in Puerto Escondido


Travel with Kevin and Ruth: RV Parks in Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. Where are Kevin and Ruth going next? Huatulco, Oaxaca. Hope to arrive around February 6. Follow @KevinandRuth ...
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Where are Kevin and Ruth now? Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Where are Kevin and Ruth going next? Huatulco, Oaxaca. Arriving February 6th!



Tuesday, February 5, 2013


RV Parks in Puerto Escondido

We've been to Puerto Escondido with our 28 foot class A motorhome several times. But we've never had to find somewhere to park because we've always stayed with friends. We noticed the other day that one of the larger trailer parks on the main road didn't seem open this year so we decided to check out all of the possibilities here.

And it turns out there are still quite a few possibilities here, and for all sizes of rigs...but none of them are ideal!

The one on the main highway, the Villa Las Brisas, has sold off the main section of it's trailer park and it's no longer open. However the area where the swimming pool is still has a parking lot big enough for a couple of large RV's so we went in and spoke to them.

Located at the south end of the main highway. GPS coordinates 15.85197 -97.05194

The girl said yes, they still accept RV's and they'll string electricity for you and a water line. They charge 200 pesos ($16.50) per night. They do have a sort of a hole in the ground dump station, so you can empty your tanks but you'll have to move your rig to do so. 

This area is a bit run down and not the most scenic. It's also located on the main highway so you'll likely get some road noise. But you're welcome to park here.

But this area is better. One big rig could park up against this wall and be fairly level. Another parked beside it would have a difficult time getting level, but we've seen two big rigs parked in this area before, so it is do-able. No shade though!

They do have a half decent swimming pool area.

The only other option for larger rigs is the Hotel Villa Relax. Not a bad spot, but again no shade. At least you would be able to park your rig so that the rig itself provides your shade. Still, it's not the best...

Located at the north end of the main highway, near the airport entrance. GPS coordinates 15.86667 -97.07731

Definitely lots of room for any size rig...as is evidenced by these two buses parked here.

They do have an interesting swimming pool, although the water was a little cloudy the day we visited.

And even a tennis court!

Lots of parking...but again, no shade.

We visited this place twice, and both times there was nobody around to talk to! I did find a website, but not sure how up to date the info is. It says between 170 pesos ($14) and 230 pesos ($19) per night depending on the size of your rig. http://www.comerciosyhotelesenpuerto.com/news/hotel-villa-relax2/

There is another option, the Neptune Trailer Park, right on the beach. But it's a dump, and there's no way we would stay there.

Can't recommend this place, but if you really want to check it out it's at GPS coordinates 15.86199 -97.06178. The guy wanted 300 pesos ($24.60) per night!

The other places are all for smaller rigs or camper vans. There is one more that we could fit into, and I'm sure we could do it, but maneuvering would be tight. It's really the nicest spot though of all the ones we visited.

Cabanas El Eden is beside the Oxxo store on the main tourist section of Playa Zicatela. No sign or anything on the road and the entrance is kind of squeezed between the Oxxo store and a restaurant.

It's a tight fit, but I think Sherman could do it! GPS coordinates are 15.85365 -97.05592

Once you're in there, it's actually quite homey. They charge 60 pesos per person per night, so for a couple you would be 120 pesos ($10) which is not bad for being so close to the action. You can get a wi-fi signal from the place next door. Make sure you have a decent extension cord if you want electricity!

We bumped into fellow Mexican RV'ers Whit and Jan here! We've ran into them several times since we started RV'ing in Mexico!

The other options are only suitable for small van types of campers. There's thePalmas de Cortes...

GPS coordinates 15.86145 -97.06264

And Cabanas Edda at GPS coordinates 15.85860 -97.05803, but again only for van type campers. They charge 100 pesos ($8.20) per night.


5 comments:

  1. Guess we will drive on past to Puerto Angel! Better choices there for us.
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    1. Yes, I agree Contessa. However it is a LONG drive from Acapulco to Puerto Escondido and there is not much in the way of "big rig" parking available along the route. I would stop in here for a good night's rest just to break up the drive even though Puerto Angel isn't that much further.
  2. So there is some options there, just not great ones. Like you said could be doable.
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  3. Hi Kevin and Ruth, I am very new to your blog and decided to start reading from the start. I just finished 2007. Why didn't Kevin drive with Ruth to Mexico and fly instead? Very curious on that. Really enjoy your blog. My husband and I travel about 6 months out of the year in our motorhome. I can't bring myself to let our house go......maybe someday we will fulltime like you guys. I am tempted to read ahead but I'm going to get caught up on your wonderful adventure in the order it happens. Travel Safe! Leslie from California +_+
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    1. Keep reading Leslie...it's all explained in there somewhere along the way! Ultimately, it was because the U.S. government decided that they didn't want me in the country because of an old arrest record from when Kevin was 18 years old. That has all since been fixed, but at the time, we had no choice but to do it that way to get to some warmer weather!




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Duty Free at the Airport - Huatulco Message Board - TripAdvisor

Duty Free at the Airport - Huatulco Message Board - TripAdvisor
Can you buy duty free at the airport? If so what is the selection like? Arriving Feb 5 and cant wait !!
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g150789-i740-k6087126-...



St. Albert...
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 Duty Free at the Airport 
Can you buy duty free at the airport?
If so what is the selection like?
Arriving Feb 5 and cant wait !!
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toronto
posts: 43
reviews: 4
11. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
I keep seeing posts that there is no duty free at airport. Just left there on Tuesday and there is still one there. Not a great selection, vodka,tequila, some other liquor, vanilla, coffee etc. It is in the air conditioned area after you go through all security, they package it for you and tag it.

Vancouver BC
posts: 4,009
reviews: 79
12. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
Destination Expert   What's this?
for Vancouver
The confusion is not over whether there is a store after security, but whether is is a tax free store. It is not a tax free(duty free) store. It is simply a store selling at non duty free prices that are higher than the shops in town.

Alberta
posts: 21
reviews: 11
13. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
There is a duty free kiosk at the airport and the prices are not that bad

Vancouver BC
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reviews: 79
14. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
Destination Expert   What's this?
for Vancouver
So there it is. Different opinions. I am absolutely certain it isn't "duty free" but we will let the investigation continue.

Nova Scotia
posts: 1,359
reviews: 12
15. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
We bought a couple bottles at this store. It is the only one available after you pass security and the prices were higher than in town. We paid $20 for 1L of Oro de Oaxaca Mezcal. Not much selection. They also sell chips and snacks to take on the plane.
That bottle of mezcal has a little burlap bag hanging from it. Anyone know what that is?

Ontario
posts: 75
reviews: 20
16. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
the little burlap bag contains chili worm salt. it is good with the mezcal.
Also I have to agree with Alegre, the little shop with in the departures area (after security) is NOT a Duty Free shop. It is a handy little shop for very last minute purchases.
In The Mexico City airport they have a chain of Duty Free stores called Dufry. Alcohol prices tend to better depending on what you want to buy, they also have a huge selection of perfumes, cosmetics, cigarettes, etc. You have to show your passport and boarding pass to complete a purchase.
Hope this helps.

Dubai...
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17. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
Interesting discussion, does it matter if the kiosk is duty free or not, isn't the price and the range the most important factor?
Depending on your flight path, the airline will probably have a range, but not a big one for Tequilas, probably only Patron, if that. Likewise and as stated if there is a transit stop in Mexico City, there are plenty of shops there.
Sounds like buy domestically and put in your checked baggage is the best option.

minnesota
posts: 1,483
reviews: 28
18. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
The kiosk in the departure lounge has at least one sign that says it is "duty free". It did puzzle me as I don't think they handled the purchase with as much paperwork as past "duty free" places have, but I didn't declare it and there was no problem in Minneapolis (it was a non stop flight).

berwyn...
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reviews: 1
19. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
I definitely remember a sign saying "duty free", and they require a boarding pass (and ID I think?) to make any purchases then seal up your bag just like they do at the other aiport duty free shops. Yes, it is small and overpriced and also doubles as a snack bar, but I am pretty sure it is a "duty free" kiosk.

minnesota
posts: 1,483
reviews: 28
20. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
I paid less than $2 more for the same bottle of Mescal, which was worth it to me because my luggage would have had a $25 surcharge if it would have been packed.