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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, June 26, 2019

Roma sweeps Mexico’s Academy Awards with 10 wins, including best film The Mexico City ceremony was accompanied by a demonstration for gender equality Published on Wednesday, June 26, 2019

A scene from Roma, which has won 10 more awards.A scene from Roma, which has won 10 more awards.

Roma sweeps Mexico’s Academy Awards with 10 wins, including best film

The Mexico City ceremony was accompanied by a demonstration for gender equality

Nearly a year after its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, Roma continues to triumph.
This time, Alfonso Cuarón’s acclaimed film raked in 10 of the 15 awards for which it was nominated at the Ariel Awards, Mexico’s version of the Oscars.
Cuarón was unable to attend for personal reasons, but most of the cast and crew of the multi-Oscar-winning film were present to collect their awards, which included best picture, director, supporting actress for Marina de Tavira’s role in the film, photography, original screenplay, editing, sound, art design, visual effects and special effects.
In a video message, Cuarón apologized for his absence at the ceremony and highlighted Roma’s distribution in Mexico.
“The release of Roma in Mexico was unparalleled. It was my priority to ensure that a large number of independent movie theaters and large open-air events could screen the picture to reach the largest number of people.
“That is why I am very sad that I was not able to be with you tonight. I feel deeply honored and would like to congratulate all the other movies and friends who received nominations. I am deeply grateful to be a part of a community that is known for its fraternity, solidarity and generosity.”
Roma is only the second of Cuarón’s films to win an Ariel Award; the first was his 1992 picture Sólo con tu pareja, which received an award for best original story. However, in 2001 he chose not to submit Y tu mamá también in protest against the academy’s voting practices.
Ilse Salas, who won an Ariel for best actress by edging out Roma’s Yalitza Aparicio, used her acceptance speech to declare “Ya es hora” (time’s up) in solidarity with a crowd of protesters who gathered at the ceremony to demand equal pay, increased representation and measures to address sexual harassment and gender violence in the film industry.
“As women, we have many stories to tell, and we want to tell them now because you, gentlemen, have already had your chance. Time’s up!”
Several actors and directors also took advantage of the event to criticize the federal government’s budget cuts to cultural spending, which included moving this year’s awards ceremony from the Bellas Artes palace in downtown Mexico City to the Cineteca Nacional.
“[Culture] is not an expenditure; it is vital. It is not just an adornment; it is a long-term investment. Those of us who are creators are not the enemy; we are committed to the reality of this country,” said Academy president Ernesto Contreras.
Carlos Morales, who won an Ariel for best short documentary for his picture Sinfonía de un mar triste, said that his project had been made possible by a Fonca scholarship, a program that has been criticized by lawmakers.
Source: El Universal (sp)

Sahara dust brings red sunsets to Yucatán peninsula

Sahara dust sunset.

Sahara dust brings red sunsets to Yucatán peninsula

Meteorologists predict that the massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert in Africa will continue to hang over the Yucatán peninsula until Thursday, creating spectacular red sunsets. FULL STORY

Cafe Maya Zipolite - Casa Acalli May 17 · Cute Tree House is rented per week or month at 5 minutes walking from the beach. Reports to 9581227926

Cafe Maya Zipolite - Casa Acalli
May 17
Cute Tree House is rented per week or month at 5 minutes walking from the beach. Reports to 9581227926

Hello! My name is Kevin, I am 21 years old and I am traveling. I'm going to stay here for two / three months so for the moment I'm looking for a room for rent for me alone (no pets) and, taking advantage of the same post, a job! I speak basic English and I want you! thank you!!

Hello! My name is Kevin, I am 21 years old and I am traveling. I'm going to stay here for two / three months so for the moment I'm looking for a room for rent for me alone (no pets) and, taking advantage of the same post, a job! I speak basic English and I want you! thank you!!

large house for rent for December

I am lookinglarge house for rent for December

#elpeyote recordando #amordeverano #surfandroll #mezcalish trago de casa. #oaxaca❤️ amos. Conozcamos.. #Srbrebaje de vuelta

#elpeyote recordando #amordeverano #surfandroll #mezcalish trago de casa. #oaxaca❤️ amos. Conozcamos.. #Srbrebaje de vuelta