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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
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
ZIPOLITE AND MAZUNTE: NUDIES, YOGA, AND SUN March 16, 2013 · by howthisgirltravels
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ZIPOLITE AND MAZUNTE: NUDIES, YOGA, AND SUN
March 16, 2013 · by howthisgirltravels · in Places, Transportation
Zipolite and Mazunte in a Nutshell
Zipolite and Mazunte are two beach towns in Mexico’s state of Oaxaca and are located about 10 minutes apart, by car. Zipolite is known for being one of Mexico’s only clothing optional (i.e. nude) beaches. Meanwhile, Mazunte is home to the National Mexican Turtle Centre, and apparently turtles like its beaches as a nesting ground (however, ít wasn’t the season when I went in February).
Getting There
While I was freezing my ass off in San Cristobal de las Casas, my friend Toya suggested that I meet her in Zipolite. The idea of a nude beach frightened me slightly (will I have to go COMPLETELY naked? will I be grossed out by the sight of naked people - thin, fat, and everything in between?), but the word “beach” alone was enough to lure me. An overnight bus from Tuxtla Gutierrez got me to Pochutla, Oaxaca for about $320 MXC. From Pochutla, I took my first ride on the back of a camionetta (modified pick-up truck) for $10 MXC to get to Zipolite.
By the way, I thought I was being smart by trying to take combi’s – collective vans - all the way from San Cristobal de Las Casas to Pochutla. My logic being that I made it from Palenque to San Cris in combi’s for a bargain. Nope! Made it as far as Tuxtla Gutierrez, where I was disappointed to find out that the only way to go on was by bus… and that I would have to wait hours and hours in a city where there’s not much to do or see (actually, there’s a really great zoo, which of course happened to be closed on the day I went). Moral of the story: ask around before you try to get somewhere far in a combi!
Accomodations
On my arrival to Zipolite, a German couple pointed me towards Shambhala as a chill place to stay. Shambhala is a spiritual centre with dorms, rooms, and cabanas, as well as a meditation centre on top of a hill. With dorms at $120 MXC, it was a bit pricier than other locations in town, but the moment I saw the view of the beach from the dorm room, I had to stay.
The story behind Shambhala is that the lady who owns it (Gloria) was one of the first Americans to take advantage of the area’s beauty. Back in the hippy days, the police would give shit to the nudies, and she would sound a horn when she saw the police coming in order to warn people that they should clothe themselves, pronto. In a way, she is responsible for making Zipolite what it is today. However, a few years ago a hurricane did some serious damage to her property. Thanks to a volunteer named Dan, I signed up to help bring life to Shambhala by selling some beers on the beach and making signs, in exchange for a free place to stay.
The Scene
I dropped off my bags in the dorm rooms of Shabhala at 8:30 am. By 10 am, I had given my first attempt at surfing and seen way more more old-man penis than I was hoping for. The days consisted of early-morning swims, followed by a bit of work, cooking dinner, and a party on occasion. Zipolite doesn’t have too much of a night life, but one night we attended a trance party on the beach (not my type of music, btw).
In the evenings, the main street of Zipolite was lined with artists selling their goods. My favourite was a dude who made necklace charms by cutting the negative space out of coins from all over the world.
One more thing about Zipolite: the main beach is knows as La Playa de los Muertos (The Beach of the Dead). If that wasn’t creepy enough, two days before my arrival somebody drowned just meters away from where I was staying. To add to the scare factor, during my week-long stay, I saw a dead parrot, two dead fish (one blowfish and one small tuna), and a dead meter-long turtle on the beach. Right. Playa de los Muertos.
Mazunte is a short ride away by camionetta (at $6 MXC), and has some beautiful beaches as well.
When we passed by Mazunte, a circus festival was happening. Workshops were being offered in juggling and other circus skills
I had a chance to see the work of an artist named Jean-Charles Vignal, who has a travel blog at Petit JC en Amerique (in French).
In Mazunte, a lady was selling fresh fish at three for $10 MXC.
Comida y Bebida (Food and Drink)
My days at Zipolite usually involved orange juice, coconuts in one form or another, and coconut ice cream (the best).
Zipolite lacked economic food options. As a result, we took advantage of the fire grill outside our (temporary) home. My friend Toya made a great chef on the grill (check out her blog - Breakfast in Montreal)!
Still, one of my Zipolite food highlights was sharing a shrimp omlette and strawberry smoothie at a hotel called Nude.
One affordable food option at Zipolite was sopes (a form of tortillas with beans and cheese) for $5 MXC each.
At Oralel Cafe, owned by a Quebecois dude, I had some amazing Aztec soup (broth with avocado, cheese, and tortilla chips, $45 MXC) with the best coffee in town ($20 MXC, Americano with milk).
At Pochutla, I had the best meal that $10 MXC will buy – a doblada with pollo con salsa roja (chicken in red sauce) and rajas con crema (chile peppers with cream). They also had a bunch of other fillings to choose from!
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MAZUNTE AND PUERTO ANGEL AWAIT YOU
MAZUNTE AND PUERTO ANGEL AWAIT YOU
Mazunte and Puerto Angel Await You. If you are visiting Huatulco, a stop in Mazunte and Puerto Angel is a must. They are tranquil beach communities in Oaxaca and will transport you back into time.
Mazunte is about 30 miles away from Huatulco and if you love sea turtles, then there is no question that you must visit this town. Mazunte used to be the center of sea turtle hunting until it was banned in 1990. Now, the main industry here is sea turtle conservation and locally made cosmetic products. The company sponsoring the production of these products is The Body Shop. This has helped the town’s inhabitants have a sustainable livelihood.
The turtle center covers over 30 hectares and provides a sanctuary for all types of turtles. It is both a science and research center for turtles. Admission is free. The center provides incubation for sea turtle eggs and helps the baby turtles get back to the ocean when the time is right. In the month of May, thousands of sea turtles come to nest and hatch their eggs.
Mazunte has strict building codes. Anything being built in town must be made with natural materials and must blend in with the rest of the city’s architecture. Most of the buildings are low level and have a rustic flavor.
Mazunte is also home to many festivals such as the Mazunte Jazz Festival, Spring Equinox Festival and international dance exhibitions.
The beaches in the area are very beautiful. You can go to Principal Beach, Rinconcito Beach, Playa Bermejita and Playa Escobilla. Playa Escobilla Bay is home to the sea turtles who visit en mass to lay their eggs in the month of May and for several months afterward. You cannot visit this beach area during the sea turtle hatching season and it is heavily guarded with armed guards.
Puerto Angel is a truly tranquil spot on the Pacific Coast between Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. It is a fishing village that is home to many excellent restaurants serving locally caught fish. From here, you can visit Playa Panteon, Playa Estacahuite and Zipolite Beach. Playa Estacahuite is separated by rocks in three different places. The water is fairly calm and clear. It is wonderful place to snorkel but you will have to rent your equipment elsewhere. There is only one restaurant that is open during high season and they do not rent out snorkeling equipment.
You can visit a number of attractions in the area such as Laguna de Ventanilla. It got its name from a rock on the beach which has a small opening resembling a window. It is also home to a lagoon full of birds, reptiles and fish. It has a crocodile farm in which you can visit. You can travel by canoe in the lagoon and see these birds, iguana and crocodiles in their natural habitat. You can also go horse back riding on the beach. The area suffered a series of hurricanes and a lost most of their mangroves. A serious reforestation effort has been underway and the mangroves have sprung back to life.
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Puerto Escondido SØNDAG 17. MARS 2013
Why yes, i do frequently burst out in song! :D Norwegian
girl in Mexico. Photographer and travel lover sharing silly
moments :)
girl in Mexico. Photographer and travel lover sharing silly
moments :)
SØNDAG 17. MARS 2013
Puerto Escondido
We arrived in Puerto Escondido on the Oaxacan coast the following morning
and checked in to our hostel with an amazing view of Zicatela beach. Since
the others came from freezing Norway and I live in Xalapa which has no beach
to brag about, we all wanted to spend a few days just soaking on the different
beaches in the area.
and checked in to our hostel with an amazing view of Zicatela beach. Since
the others came from freezing Norway and I live in Xalapa which has no beach
to brag about, we all wanted to spend a few days just soaking on the different
beaches in the area.
Puerto Angelito was our definite favorite. It is secluded, with nice beach
restaurants where we got beds, coconuts and delicious seafood lunch.
restaurants where we got beds, coconuts and delicious seafood lunch.
Part of a reason for them coming, second to seeing me I hope, was to celebrate my moms 60th birthday, which we spent on a boat, snorkeling and looking for dolphins and turtles (who never showed up for the celebration btw) It was only us and a bunch of mexican tourists, the party music was booming and the liquor floating :P
To my big happiness, as this is something I have always wanted to do, me and my sister
went to check out liberation of baby turtles on another beach some 20 min
away. And it was AMAAAAZING!
went to check out liberation of baby turtles on another beach some 20 min
away. And it was AMAAAAZING!
We get there and see around 200 tiny baby turtles that was born the day
before, crawling around in this little tank not having a clue on what adventure
awaits them!
before, crawling around in this little tank not having a clue on what adventure
awaits them!
We got a couple of 20 babies that was our responsibility and we got to play
and photograph them for about an hour before we all went down to the water
to let them go. Oh my monkey, sooooo cute!!! And the little babies knew
exactly what they were doing! We put them down on the beach and they
ran out into the sunset as nobodies business. It was absolutely beautiful!
and photograph them for about an hour before we all went down to the water
to let them go. Oh my monkey, sooooo cute!!! And the little babies knew
exactly what they were doing! We put them down on the beach and they
ran out into the sunset as nobodies business. It was absolutely beautiful!
After a few days of suntanning (or burning for some of us who never learn :/ ) we had to move on if we wanted to get through everything. So Monday morning we met up for a bus to Oaxaca City some 6 hours away, on 1stclass we thought. Not really true…. It was a tiny van which was full after a few minutes. And it wouldn’t have been so bad if it wasn’t for the fact that the road over the mountains is twirly and nasty. So the young couple with a baby next to me couldn’t really handle it and they both threw up like crazy, in the same bag I might add, which they kept with them for the next hours until the break. Great!! Breath with your mouth....
Oaxaca City, are you ready? :)
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