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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

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Lost in Time: Zipolite, Mexico "You're going to like it here in Zipolite," Daniel Weiner, the owner of Brisa Marina hotel said with a wry smile as he handed me the keys to my quarters. ...(Read ... www.hispanic-americans.com/.../63057-Lost%20in%20Time-...

Lost in Time: Zipolite, Mexico
"You're going to like it here in Zipolite," Daniel Weiner, the owner of Brisa Marina hotel said with a wry smile as he handed me the keys to my quarters. ...(Read ...
www.hispanic-americans.com/.../63057-Lost%20in%20Time-...

Free Yoga Class not for Beginners - 16 minutes





Published on Mar 27, 2013
http://solstice-mexico.com Free Yoga Class not for Beginners - 16 minutes yoga workout with Brigitte Longueville.

This yoga class was recorded on a beautiful beach in Mexico and is not suitable for beginner level yogis and yoginis.
Hope you enjoy it!
Namastè,
Brigitte

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Free Yoga Class not for Beginners - 16 minutes

Tom Lally


I first stayed on Zipolite in 1983. There were only two places to stay at that time. Glorias Ashram up on the hill and Victor and Maria's near the road entrance. It was about $1 per night in a hammock. This is picture of Victor from almost 30 years ago.


Babel Cafe ...


Washing Clothes in Mexico

Live at A Nice Place on the Beach con Louis Girardeau Juteau


Fíestas. En el adoquín


about an hour ago via mobile 

Fíestas. En el adoquín
 — at Playa Zipolite,Zipolite,Oaxaca,Mexico.



Good Morning Tears For Fears






Earthquake in Mexico Terrifies, But Causes No Injuries or Damage


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Earthquake in Mexico Terrifies, But Causes No Injuries or Damage

Travelers Today   By Maxine Wally
Updated: Mar 26, 2013 04:15 PM EDT
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Puerto Angel, Oaxaca
Scenic Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, pictured here was near the location of a 5.5-magnitude earthquake Tuesday.(Photo : Wikicommons)
An earthquake hit Oaxaca and other sections of Southern Mexico Tuesday morning, sending the city into a momentary frenzy.
The 5.5-magnitude shake first came at 7:04 a.m., (9:04 a.m. EST), then struck again eight minutes later 11 miles southwest of the nearby town Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, clocking in at a magnitude of 5.1.
At first, Mexico Seismology Service stated the quake's magnitude to be 5.9, according to CBS News.
Gabino Cue, governor of Oaxaca, said no reports of injuries sustained have been reported thus far, tweeting there has been "no damage." Local news services added no reports of damage were reported close to Pinotepa Nacional.

Mario Cruz, a firefighters' spokesperson, agreed, telling CBS News, "so far we have received no reports of damage and we're monitoring nationwide."




Still, citizens were distressed by the rattling event. Buildings swayed, and thousands ran out of buildings on to the streets as soon as they heard the quake alarms.
The earthquake centered about 220 miles southeast of Mexico City. Oaxaca is located about 300 miles away from the capital of Mexico.
The country's soft soil and orientation along the west coast of Central America makes it particularly prone to earthquakes: the Cocos Plate that slopes underneath the North American plate produces quite the active seismic zone. Since the 1900s, 84 earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 7.0 have shaken this area. The malleable, sedimentary clay in Mexican ground creates heightened seismic waves, which can be especially problematic for building foundations.
The night before, Guatemala experienced a 6.2 magnitude earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Curiously enough, most did not feel the tremble, probably due to the depth of the earthquake. Oaxaca's shake, on the other hand, registered at the shallow depth of 4.7 miles, which rendered it much more felt on the ground.  

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Cricket Chirping 'White Noise' Relaxation Video

"Bells, Chimes, Organ and Drums" - Intense Experimental Meditation Music

MERMEJITA CIRCUS :: PROMO 2010 :: CAFÉ NOSTALGIA

Casa Verde Colectivo 2013 - Playa Zipolite


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Casa Verde Colectivo - Lluvia

CASA VERDE COLECTIVO - OYEME MAMA

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If You Go...


Zipolite is one many tiny coastal pueblos that dot the Pacific in Mexico’s Southern state of Oaxaca.  (Source:AP Photo/Jody Kurash)

If You Go...


Getting There
The closest airports are Puerto Escondido, an hour’s drive west, or Huatulco, an hour south. You can take a bus or taxi from either airport. The closest bus station is in Pochutla, 20 minutes away by taxi or shuttle.

Money
The closest ATM is in nearby Puerto Angel, 10 minutes by taxi. The nearest bank is in Potchutla. Most hotels will accept and/or exchange U.S. dollars or euros.

Accommodations
Brisa Marina offers oceanfront rooms with balconies and hammocks as well as less expensive courtyard options. Guests can also relax on the large beachfront ramada (shaded outdoor area). Nightly rates range from 200-650 pesos ($16-$51) depending on the season. A spiritual retreat,Shambhala, offers lodging on the hill at the western 

Brilliant Sunsets

Lost in Time: Zipolite, Mexico
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by Jody Kurash AP "You're going to like it here in Zipolite," Daniel Weiner, the owner of Brisa Marina hotel said with a wry smile as he handed me the keys ...



  

Brilliant Sunsets


Visitors expecting a party-all-night Cancun-like atmosphere with fishbowl-sized margaritas and waitresses in bikinis passing out shots of tequila will be disappointed. There is a night life here, but it’s nothing like that. Instead, folks gather on the beach in an end-of-day ritual to watch the brilliant sunsets. Many restaurants and bars offer live music and entertainment. And the only paved road in town turns into a carnival-like scene at night, with artists and jewelry makers selling their wares, while musicians, jugglers and fire dancers perform for tips in the street.

"Zipolite after six is awesome," Bolli said, "with all the dreadlocked kids hoping to sell their creations along with a great choice of different restaurants. It’s not overcrowded but you can find a crowd if you want."

Some of the most interesting diversions can found at Posada Mexico, an oceanfront restaurant. One night I watched a Cirque du Soleil-like acrobatic performance and another night I rocked out to Cainn Cruz, an amazing child guitar prodigy who brought the house down with his covers of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC.

Adding to the groovy ambience is Shambhala, a spiritual retreat perched high on a hill in a bucolic setting. Tourists are welcome to hike up the resort*s stair pathway where a meditation point sits atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific. Shambhala advertises the "Loma de Meditacion" as a sacred location where visitors may experience a higher consciousness and oneness with nature. The center rents rustic cabins and hosts visiting artists and healers.

The name Zipolite is said to derive from indigenous languages. Some sources say it means "bumpy place," a reference to the local hills, and other sources translate it as "beach of the dead," a reference to strong ocean currents. The beach has volunteer lifeguards and areas with dangerous currents are marked with red flags.

Weiner, who has a deep tan, a working uniform of board shorts and flip-flops, and a crusty, carefree sense of humor, splits his time between California and Zipolite. He’s owned his hotel since 1997 and estimates that about 50 percent of his guests are repeat customers.

"This gets us through swine flu times, protests, drug war scares, etc.," he said. "People come back knowing we are OK, and they tell their friends too."

And sometimes they have a hard time leaving. As Weiner predicted, after a few days in Zipolite, I called the airline to change my flight. I had to stay another week.


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