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.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Andres' swells may cause dangerous surf, rip conditions

MIAMI (AP) — Two storms are churning in the Eastern Pacific but one is producing swells that may cause life-threatening conditions.

Blanca, the second named storm of the season, was centered about 350 miles (560 kilometers) south-southwest of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, Monday evening. It has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph).

The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says no coastal warnings or watches are in effect, but the storm is expected to gain strength and become a major hurricane by late Wednesday. Forecasters call it a slow-moving storm.

Hurricane Andres continued to weaken Monday night but swells generated by the storm are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip conditions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula. It is about 865 miles (1,390 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. It is moving west-northwest at 8 mph (13 kph) with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph). Andres is expected to become a tropical storm by Wednesday. No warnings or watches are in effect.

Second storm will be hurricane tomorrow Blanca will result in heavy rain in three states but no coastal warnings issued - See more at: http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/second-storm-will-be-hurricane-tomorrow/?utm_source=Mexico+News+Daily&utm_campaign=3f3a9915be-June+2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f1536a3787-3f3a9915be-348153685#sthash.X7Ia2uvi.dpuf

Second storm will be hurricane tomorrow

Blanca will result in heavy rain in three states but no coastal warnings issued

- See more at: http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/second-storm-will-be-hurricane-tomorrow/?utm_source=Mexico+News+Daily&utm_campaign=3f3a9915be-June+2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f1536a3787-3f3a9915be-348153685#sthash.X7Ia2uvi.dpuf
Mexico News Daily | Monday, June 1, 2015

Just as Hurricane Andrés is set to expire, along comes Blanca, forecast to become a hurricane by tomorrow.

Andrés has increased in strength and is now rated as Category 4 but is expected to weaken to a tropical storm by Wednesday. Tropical storm Blanca, the second named storm of the season, is now the focus of attention on the Pacific coast and is expected to strengthen quickly, according to the United States National Hurricane Center.

However, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Blanca was located 540 kilometers south-southwest of Zihuatanejo at 10:00am Central and moving northwest. Little motion is expected tomorrow and Wednesday.

Blanca is forecast to deliver very heavy rains in Jalisco, Michoacán and Guerrero.

Hurricane Andrés was reported 1,350 kilometers southwest of the southern tip of Baja California Sur this morning and heading west-northwest. Its sustained winds were blowing at 220 km/h.

The NHC warned that a high swell generated by the hurricane is affecting parts of the west coast of the Baja peninsula and will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

UPDATE: Blanca was upgraded today to a Category 1 hurricane. Its position has changed little since yesterday. It is forecast to strengthen until Friday when it will begin to weaken before making landfall Sunday in Los Cabos. Forecasters said it was too early to tell what impact it might have on the Baja peninsula.

Mexico News Daily

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Monday, June 1, 2015

Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite y Más Manglar Bird Watch Este Tour contempla la visita a cuatro atractivos turístico de la Costa de Oaxaca que destacan por su vocación y respeto al medio ambiente.

Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite y Más

Manglar Bird Watch

Este Tour contempla la visita a cuatro atractivos turístico de la Costa de Oaxaca que destacan por su vocación y respeto al medio ambiente.

This tour includes a visit to four tourist attractions of the Costa de Oaxaca distinguished by their vocation and respect for the environment.The tour begins in the city of Puerto Escondido, to go by land to the first community: Window . On this site we will find a population that works in favor of the environment and natural resources, which has allowed the species that live there are kept in a state of tranquility. The first activity is a walk through the beach, to go to a lagoon where we can make a boat trip to observe in their natural habitat for crocodiles, snakes, birds and turtles, also known as the mangrove and various types of plants and trees whose flowers marvel to look at.

Later on we go by land to the community of Mazunte , a place widely recognized by the presence of the Mexican Turtle Center , where we can observe different types of ponds and aquariums to various species of marine turtles and land that inhabit the coast Oaxaca. In this community we can also find several shops of cosmetics produced from organic materials. At the conclusion of this visit, we headed overland to Zipolite , the nudist beach of Oaxaca most famous in the world. Here we can make a trip to see the calm atmosphere of the landscape, besides admire and buy the various crafts that are produced here. As a final point we will go to the community of Puerto Angel , on this site visit the Pantheon Beach , a site with clear and calm waters that emulate a natural pool. This site is a good opportunity to taste the local cuisine and prepare for the return to Puerto Escondido.

RECOMMENDATIONS

In order to make optimum trip stakeholders recommend using comfortable clothing, bring bottled water, sandals or sneakers, shorts, hat, use sunscreen, wear towels not take unnecessary objects value for the tour; and take cash only recommended by the company. This tour does not include food and tips, so it is suggested to breakfast early or bring a small snack.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The tour includes driver - guide and vehicle.
Access to the Ventanilla Lagoon has a cost of $ 50.00 pesos.
Access to the Museum of the Turtle has a cost of $ 28.00 pesos.
Our Tours leave from the city of Puerto Escondido.
Maritime transportation applies only to the specified Tours.
The travel insurance applies within the Unit.
Children under 9 years have a special discount of 50%.
Prices do not include VAT.
Special discounts for groups.

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Hurricane Andres strengthens to category 3 as it leaves Mexican coasts PACIFIC HURRICANES | 01 de Junio de 2015

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Hurricane Andres strengthens to category 3 as it leaves Mexican coasts

PACIFIC HURRICANES | 01 de Junio de 2015

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Experts predict the occurrence of 19 named cyclones in this year's Pacific hurricane season -that began on May 15- which is 40 percent more than the historical average. EFE/File

Mexico City, June 1 (EFE).- Hurricane Andres strengthened to category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale and is currently moving away from the Mexican coasts of the Pacific with sustained winds of 205 kph (127.3 mph) with wind gusts reaching a speed of 250 kph (155.3 mph), Mexico's National Meteorological Service, SMN, reported on Sunday.

The hurricane occurred on Sunday afternoon around 920 km (572 miles) to the west-southwest of Socorro island in Colima state and around 1,260 km (783 miles) south-west of San Lucas gulf, Baja California Sur, moving westwards at 13 kph (8 mph).

The hurricane could cause heavy rains in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacan and Nayarit, the latest SMN report said.

Although an alert has not been declared in these states owing to the remoteness of the hurricane, the organization advised people and the maritime navigation in the vicinity to take precautions and follow guidelines issued by the authorities of the National Civil Protection System.

Experts predict the occurrence of 19 named cyclones in this year's Pacific hurricane season -that began on May 15- which is 40 percent more than the historical average.

These would include four hurricanes of category 3, 4 and 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale and seven of category 1 and 2.

The Atlantic will experience seven cyclones.

The Atlantic hurricane season kicked off almost a month before its official start date of June 1 with Storm Ana on May 8.