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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 3, 2020

Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey se imponen con 'Me Hubieras Avisado' en EU Bandamax El video fue filmado en Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, y es protagonizado por Edwin Luna, quien personifica a un amante que sufre mal de amores debido a ...


Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey se imponen con 'Me Hubieras Avisado' en EU
El video fue filmado en Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, y es protagonizado por Edwin Luna, quien personifica a un amante que sufre mal de amores debido a ...

Zipolite could be opened to visitors to the region They want to return to normal

Zipolite could be opened to visitors to the region

They want to return to normal



SAN PEDRO POCHUTLA, Oaxaca.- Zipolite residents agreed in an assembly to open the beach, restaurants and public spaces to local visitors and to neighboring municipalities, in order to revive the local economy.
After a few days ago, residents of the Nudist Beach of Mexico asked their auxiliary authorities to ponder the opening of businesses, particularly restaurants, to improve the local economy - severely affected by the tourist inactivity derived from the COVID-19 pandemic- Last weekend, residents of the town agreed to open businesses and a beach for residents of the region.

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They maintain a sanitary filter

This was confirmed by Antonio García Martínez, Zipolite agent, who stated that restaurants, taquerías, beaches and public spaces will be opened again so that both inhabitants of Pochutla and the surrounding municipalities –Tonameca, San Pedro Mixtepec and Huatulco- can enjoy the beach and consume in establishments that offer a variety of prepared foods both on the beach and in the cobblestone area, Colonia Roca Blanca.
The representative pointed out that the sanitary filter located at the entrance of the population will remain in force and will serve to guarantee that only people who prove that they are residents of the area with official identification access to the place, in addition to having to wear mouth guards on a mandatory basis. .
Regarding the reopening of public spaces such as the central court of the population, García Martínez stressed that sports activities such as soccer and basketball may be resumed for the benefit of those who live in the town.
He added that the beach will be open from seven in the morning to seven at night every day.

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Contravene state provisions

The opening of Zipolite beach contrasts with the announcement made last Sunday by the state governor Alejandro Murat Hinojosa, before the end of the National Sana Distance Day, who reported that the closure of public spaces, beaches and the restriction for The tourism.
Likewise, the determination is opposed to the disposition of the block of seven presidents of the Coast (among them, the mayor of Pochutla, Saymi Pineda Velasco) to keep the beaches closed to tourism, who through a statement reiterated their commitment to health of citizens after 71 cases of COVID-19 have been registered in the region.

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Beaches must remain closed: mayor

Regarding the Zipolite inhabitants agreement, the mayor explained that despite respecting the decisions of the residents, the most prudent and beneficial for health is to keep the beaches closed, because although it has been pointed out that only local visitors will be given access, it is It is foreseeable that tourists from other regions and entities of the country will be allowed to come by the announcement made by auxiliary authorities.
He explained that as a result of such a decision, on Monday it was necessary to deny entry, through the filters, to at least 35 cars with tourists from entities such as Mexico City, Quintana Roo, Oaxaca capital and Campeche, who intended to go to the nudist beach for recreation.
He explained that currently loans of 25 thousand pesos are being processed with the federal government to support service providers, in addition to promoting their training and certification to offer quality and safe tourist services, once the health contingency has been overcome.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Mexican Murals – A Small Glimpse of Zipolite stortebeker

Mexican Murals – A Small Glimpse of Zipolite

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I’ve been waiting looong to make this post. To be exact, the post I had in mind was a thorough study of the many colorful murals you can find in this super chilled beach-town. Zipolite is a lot like Mazunte, and in certain aspects it surpasses it, such as in the mural department. For every wall painting here, there are at least five super cool ones in our neighbor village. And I was going to present the best of them… but then things came differently.
At first I was completely focused on work, deliberating only occasionally to do a mural tour of Zipolite on some weekend… but then we quickly ran out of weekends, especially once the lockdown really started getting enforced. Now that I’m leaving Mazunte (and the Oaxacan coast with it), I at least wanted to include two of my favorite wall paintings.
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What Works on Textiles Looks Great on Walls Too

This first one follows the Oaxacan tradition of painting colorful flowers on black background. Derived from a indigenous style of embroidery, quite famous in this region, these designs can be seen not only on dresses and blouses, but also on cars and walls. In this case, it is a juice-bar / tourist shop, found on Pelicano street.
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Style is Everything!

The other really cool mural I wanted to introduce here, is located only half a block from the previous one, on the corner of Pelicano and the main road. It is painted entirely in black on orange background, featuring animals of different types: birds, fish, butterflies, armadillos, jaguars, and iguanas.
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All of them are painted in a mesmerizing geometrical pattern, accentuating their physical characteristics. There are also many plants, and stylized human-like faces all around, adding more mystery to the overall image, like they merely exist to create a ambient around the protagonistic fauna.
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Much More Where This Came From

And like I said, this is just a kind of teaser for Zipolite. While murals are generally popular in Mexico, they are especially abundant in this artsy, hip, surfer-village, which unlike Mazunte cares A LOT about its appearance. If you’re ever on the Oaxacan coast, I can highly recommend visiting Zipolite, and not only for its clothing-optional beaches, which the place is famous for.
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If you liked this, check out my developing series on Mexican murals:  

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Tips for Flying in Mexico and Finding Cheap Domestic Flights JAN 2 Posted by Ted Campbell

Tips for Flying in Mexico and Finding Cheap Domestic Flights

Mexico’s discount airlines and general airport information
Updated January 2020
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Unless you enjoy excessive air conditioning, bad movies in loud Spanish, or sleeping sitting up, don’t take a long-distance bus between major cities in Mexico, at least not before checking the price of domestic flights.
This isn’t because long distance buses are dangerous or unreasonably uncomfortable. In fact, for most independent travelers in Mexico, the bus is the way to go. A variety of bus companies with competitive prices travel all over the country, and riding them can be a fun experience that brings you closer to the locals. Second- and third-class buses are often surprisingly cheap, and though expensive, first-class buses are much nicer than Greyhound, with big reclining seats and plenty of legroom.
But a flight from, say, Mexico City to Cancun is bound to be cheaper than the first-class…
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