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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, September 14, 2016

These grasshopper tacos are so good that eating them won’t feel like a dare


These grasshopper 

tacos are so good 

that eating them 

won’t feel like a dare

  

They've been considered a delicacy in Oaxaca for centuries, a toasted snack that can be tucked into tortillas or tossed back like bar nuts. They've been singled out as a sustainable protein in a world where livestock production is amajor contributor to greenhouse gases. They've even been said to have "an incredible combination of flavors" despite their tiny size.
And yet grasshoppers are still largely treated as a novelty, maybe even a dare, by many American diners.
Oyamel has sold grasshopper tacos (otherwise known as tacos de chapulines) since the mid-2000s and has remained the sole provider of the snack in Washington for more than a decade, probably due to a lack of demand and the difficulty of sourcing the insects. But José Andrés's Penn Quarter restaurant now has some competition for your grasshopper dining dollar: Lezo's Taqueriain Mt. Pleasant started peddling tacos de chapulines in May.
Lezo's was opened last year by Rosa Arroyo and her son, Andrew Gonzalez. If those names sound familiar, it's because they were two of the three family members responsible for the famous (infamous?) Taqueria Juquilita, the former taco speakeasy in Columbia Heights. The patriarch of the family, Onesimo Gonzalez, died in 2013, and his wife and son decided that, as an homage, they would realize his dream of opening a legitimate restaurant, fully inspected and licensed.
Lezo's is the result. It's a small, sun-dappled spot with a handful of tables and a taste for the authentic dishes of Oaxaca, the family's ancestral home. Lezo's serves not only grasshopper tacos, but also tlayudas, the Oaxacan street snack often referred to as "Mexican pizza."
Both dishes are hard to find in the District (tlayudas are available at Espita in Shaw, too), but it's the grasshopper taco that continues to fascinate the generally conservative D.C. dining community more than a decade after it was introduced in the District.
The hard part is sourcing the insects. "I physically have to go to Mexico and get them," Gonzalez says.
He flew to Oaxaca in May with three empty suitcases to pick up grasshoppers and other regional products, even his grandmother's homemade red mole, which includes more than 30 ingredients. Didn't U.S. Customs give him a hard time when Gonzalez informed the agency he had a suitcase full of previously cooked bugs?
"It was the first time I went," he says. "They didn't give me any issue."
The tacos de chapulines at Lezo's may even be better than the ones at Oyamel. The medium-sized grasshoppers are boiled and toasted before they leave Mexico. Arroyo seasons and reheats the insects before piling them into a toasted house-made tortilla with chopped onions and cilantro. The grasshoppers have a pronounced saltiness and a supernatural crunch. I also detected the sour, stinging presence of lime, but Gonzalez tells me the kitchen adds no such citrus. That duty must be handled by the customer with an accompanying lime wedge.
The grasshoppers, to my mind, need no extra squirts of lime, but I did experiment with the nuclear salsas available at the table. I ran out of grasshopper taco before I ran out of possible salsa combinations. The salsas, I must confess, went a long way toward easing me into a difficult psychological space: the place where I feel 100 percent comfortable sticking bugs in my mouth.
Lezo's Taqueria, 3213 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. 202-265-0243. Grasshopper tacos are $4 each.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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Zipolite Oaxaca, Playa nudista
Del Jueves 8 al lunes 12 de septiembre. 
$4,000.00 pesos por persona

Incluye: Hospedaje a pie de playa (dos por habitación), transporte redondo *** barra libre y botana, y tour. 

Máximo de pasajeros/huéspedes 40 personas

Reserva *** $750.00 pesos y puedes pagar quincenal o mensualmente. 

Fecha límite de reservación. Jueves 30 de junio
Fecha límite para liquidar. Miércoles 31 de agosto 
Después del 30 de junio, el precio es de $4,500.00

Salimos el jueves 8 de septiembre 10:00pm de General Anaya, dirección Taxqueña, delante de la farmacéutica. Salimos de Zipolite el lunes 12 de agosto a las 9:30am 

Informes y reservaciones al teléfono/whastapp 55 3979 3727 *** Luis Maciel. 

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Zipolite and Mazunte: Budget Beaches DIY Travel HQ Whereas Mazunte has been awarded Pueblo Magico status, nearby Zipolite still has naked tourists running around the beach. Let's explore where you ...


Zipolite and Mazunte: Budget Beaches
Whereas Mazunte has been awarded Pueblo Magico status, nearby Zipolite still has naked tourists running around the beach. Let's explore where you ...

Zipolite and Mazunte: Budget Beaches

Whereas Mazunte has been awarded Pueblo Magico status, nearby Zipolite still has naked tourists running around the beach. Let’s explore both villages to help you decide where to stay upon your visit.
Most Mexican beach resort towns come with a price as they cater to a certain demographic. However, Zipolite has defied the urges to gentrify over the years. They left that up to Mazunte to do.

Zipolite

Despite Zipolite being the original destination for this stretch of coast, Mazunte is currently the trendy choice. However, that does not mean that Zipolite has faded from existence. It still caters to budget backpackers and alternative lifestyles. With years perfecting their market, Zipolite has a wide range of accommodation, restaurants, bars, and stores.
It is possible to find no thrill fan dorms for 50 pesos, or upgrade to a private room for as little as 120 pesos. Obviously, you can always add luxuries such as air conditioning for more comfort. For budget accommodation, think twice about adding the ensuite as the rooms may become saunas instead. Some of the best room views originate from hammocks on simple bungalows facing the ocean. It feels like a bit more Southeast Asia than Mexico.
Zipolite Beach Budget Bungalows
These beach bungalows may be rustic, but offer a budget slice of heaven.
The main street in Zipolite is filled with tiny grocers for small meals and snacks. Although you can find the ubiquitous taco and torta, the keywords to look for at restaurants are Menu del Dia or Comida Corrida. The one we found was 40 pesos, and included a huge jug of “juice” to rehydrate from the draining sun. Depending on the establishment, you get some combination of soup, entree with rice and tortillas, dessert, and drink. These are common throughout Mexico, but can be especially good value when local staples are overpriced.
Zipolite Street View
The main street in Zipolite has everything you need!
Zipolite’s beach is about a mile long, and wide throughout. We visited during a slow period, but it could easily handle the masses during Semana Santa. The downside is that the waves usually keep you safe on land. There are only a few sections of beach with a gentle gradient that allows frolicking in the warm water.
Zipolite Beach
Zipolite is a rarity in nearby Mexico. The beach is long AND wide.
You can grab a drink at a bar to utilize their lounges, but it is also possible to grabshade under the awnings of closed bars during the day.
Zipolite Beach Shade Umbrellas
Beach umbrellas are free until told otherwise.

Mazunte

Mazunte is a lot smaller than Zipolite, but the majority of people on camionetas were disembarking here. There is still a plethora of accommodation, buteverything is priced a lot higher than Zipolite. The east end of Mazunte virtually joins with San Agustinillo, an upmarket street filled with restaurants. Items at bodegas tend to be 2 pesos more compared to the supermarket in Pochutla. Since the camioneta costs 10 pesos each way, it may actually still be cheaper to travel for larger shopping trips.
Mezunte Camioneta
See below for prices you should be paying when riding a camioneta.
The two beaches in Mazunte are Playa Mazunte, and Playa Mermejita. These are a bit more scenic with rock formations just offshore.
Mazunte Bay Lookout
From our Couchsurfers house, you could see the entire bay.
Waves tend to be smaller than Playa Zipolite, and are smallest next to Punta Cometa.
Mezunte Beach next to Punta Cometa
Take advantage of the free afternoon shade provided by Punta Cometa.
The rocky headland also provides much needed protection from the sun in the afternoon, and then offers the best viewpoint for sunset in the area.
Mezunte Beach and Punta Cometa
Mezunte Beach’s Punta Cometa provides both shade and the setting for a fantastic sunset.
There is also free Wi-Fi (donation requested) at the library in the center of town.

Zipolite and Mazunte Transportation

The most popular destinations to/from Zipolite and Mazunte are Puerto Escondido (35 pesos, 70 minutes, minibus from OXXO), Oaxaca (150 pesos from ADO station), Tuxtla, and San Cristobal. It is possible to get up to 55% off on bus tickets by buying online at ADO’s website 24 hours in advance. The catch is that you need a Mexican bank card so ask around if anyone can help you.
Camionetas serve the local area from Pochutla to Puerto Angel. I’m not sure if the drivers try to gauge tourists a few pesos each ride, or there really is no set fare per distance. Regardless, try handing over the following amounts upon arrival and walking away. If the amount is not enough they will surely let you know, but these were told to us by our Couchsurfing host and worked.
Mazunte to Pochutla: 10 pesos
Mazunte to OXXO (main road): 7 pesos
Mazunte to Zipolite: 5 pesos, bus the driver asked us for 6 pesos
***The Final Word – We were Couchsurfing in Mezunte, but would have preferred to stay in Zipolite otherwise. Try both if you are not sure!***
Which beach do think you will choose?
4 Shovels
Easy DIY travel outside city centres using public transport
Visited in April 2016



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