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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

Monday, July 6, 2020

Mexico News Today July 6, 2020

MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020

There is a new era of respect for Mexico, says AMLO in justifying trip to Washington

Two days before meeting with his United States counterpart in the White House, President López Obrador has brushed off criticism of his trip, declaring that US President Donald Trump’s treatment of Mexico is not the same as it was. FULL STORY

New one-day virus case record sends tally over 250,000

Mexico's Covid-19 death toll passed 30,000 on the weekend while a new-single day record of 6,914 was set on Saturday. FULL STORY
RELATED: 5 states move back into maximum coronavirus alert level. FULL STORY
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Border town residents block entry into Mexico from US

Residents of Sonoyta, Sonora, briefly raised an impromptu blockade of the road leading from the border crossing at Lukeville, Arizona, in a bid to prevent visitors from adding to the number of Covid-19 cases. FULL STORY

Mexico City limits historic center foot traffic

Authorities are asking residents to go to the capital's downtown area on certain days depending on the first letter of their first surname. FULL STORY

Mexico City slows reopening

The city shut down the historic center on the weekend after hordes of shoppers flooded the streets during the week and some businesses failed to comply with virus restrictions. FULL STORY

Traffic cop beats fitness instructor at pushups

A one-legged police officer in Mexico City accepted a push-up challenge in front of the National Palace Friday and won. FULL STORY

Federal lawmakers move to outlaw beauty contests

A congressional commission is moving to ban beauty pageants, seeing them as a form of “symbolic violence” against women. FULL STORY

Statue of Christ on pyramid meets with objections

A political organization and a group of local residents placed the large statue on top of a pre-Hispanic pyramid in the state of Veracruz, claiming it upholds 'Mexican traditions'. FULL STORY

Tourism marketing platform will be seen as special legacy

The new “Visit México” online promotion platform will be regarded as an important achievement and special legacy of the current federal government, says Tourism Minister Miguel Torruco. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL


THE STORY:
Security officials predict 50% decline in murders and other crimes by 2024
FULL STORY
THE QUESTION:
Is a 50% reduction in murders doable by 2024? VOTE HERE
LAST POLL:
Will the new trade pact provide early relief from the economic woes brought on by Covid-19?
74% said it won't.
VIEW FULL RESULTS

‘How much are they paid to attack me?’ AMLO asks of ‘corrupt media’

President López Obrador said that attacking him in the media is a “lucrative business” and that dissenting columnists should hand over part of their earnings to a “good cause.” FULL STORY

Narco plane that crash-landed on highway was tracked from Venezuela

A plane authorities say was carrying over 100 million pesos’ worth of cocaine made an abrupt forced landing Sunday morning on a state highway in Quintana Roo after being tracked by the Mexican air force. FULL STORY

12 suspected gangsters killed in clash with soldiers

The presumed members of a cartel hit squad were killed in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, after an early morning attack against the army. FULL STORY

Guanajuato security officials have held office for years

Homicide numbers in Guanajuato have been on the rise since 2009, the same year that Attorney General Carlos Zamarripa took office, where he is due to remain until 2028. FULL STORY

Studies show Mexico vastly underestimating deaths

Mexico has been grossly underestimating its Covid-19 death toll, according to a growing number of independent studies suggesting there have been tens of thousands of deaths in excess of the official count, casting doubt on President López Obrador’s insistence that the pandemic has been tamed. FULL STORY

Cancún welcomes 70,000

Almost 70,000 tourists have visited Cancún since the Caribbean coast resort city reopened for tourism almost a month ago but hotel occupancy levels remain low. FULL STORY

3 more tourist destinations awarded Safe Travels seal

Guanajuato, Michoacán, and Oaxaca are the latest recipients of a new international tourism industry rating that reflects shifting priorities for travelers in what’s often dubbed Covid-19’s “new normal” — namely those of health safety. FULL STORY

Tourists return to Guerrero but numbers are small

Acapulco’s hotels, beaches, and restaurants opened again to tourists for the first time in three months on the weekend, but hotels are reporting a disappointing start with barely 13% occupancy. FULL STORY

Ocher mine in Quintana Roo is at least 10,000 years old

Divers have rediscovered an ocher mine in a submerged coastal cave system in Tulum, one of the oldest known ocher mines in the Western Hemisphere. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Pueblo is not a pretty one but the people make up for what it lacks in beauty

In San Gregorio Atlapulco, writes Joseph Sorrentino, the important things in life are family, community and faith and every event is organized to strengthen them. FULL STORY

Served with a big salad, pasta makes a lovely summer meal

Loaded with fresh veggies, a little exquisite cheese, some snipped green herbs, and cooked al dente, the flavors of a pasta dish can really shine, writes Janet Blaser in The Tropical Table. FULL STORY

Mexican teachers working to overcome challenges during the pandemic

Mexico has used distance education to serve rural populations, writes Leigh Thelmadatter, but nothing done before could prepare for the coronavirus shutdown of the school system. FULL STORY

OPINION

The human rights abuses of renewable energy companies in Mexico

The abuse of vulnerable communities and protected land is not a phenomenon exclusive to non-renewable energy giants, writes Jack Gooderidge. FULL STORY

This is Oaxaca🥰🥰🥰

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Can You Travel Mexico in 2020? A Day in the Yucatan

Guillermo tepoz @morrisonsin | 398 followers They finally opened zipolite beach now yes this will be the new fashion ... Just don't leave your masks on the beach

@morrisonsin | 398 followers
They finally opened zipolite beach now yes this will be the new fashion ... Just don't leave your masks on the beach


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Aeromexico Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Aeromexico Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy


Aeromexico has become the latest Latin American to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The airline joins Avianca and LATAM, who both filed for chapter 11 protection in the last two months.
In a statement on their website, Aeromexico states the legal process “will not affect the airline’s operations, reservations, vouchers or Premier Points”.
The chapter 11 restructuring process will see Aeromexico follow multiple steps including: debtor-in-possession financing, an initial court hearing, the development of reorganisation plans and approval of the plans.
At the end of the process, Aeromexico aims to emerge as a financially strengthened company. Furthermore the airline will go ahead with plans to quadruple international flights and double domestic flights in July, as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
“COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the world economy and the travel industry. Today, more than ever, it is essential to be able to adapt quickly to meet the needs of travellers in an uncertain environment. We are committed to taking the necessary steps to secure our future by utilising the Chapter 11 process to become stronger and more resilient, while always putting the health and safety of our customers first.”
Andres Conesa, CEO Aeromexico
Bloomberg reports that Aeromexico saw a passenger decline of 90 percent, as governments grounded flights and forced people to stay at home.
To reduce operational costs, the airline offered employees unpaid leave whilst forming deals with suppliers and labour groups.
Aeromexico Airlines Flugzeug auf dem Rollfeld des Amsterdam Schiphol Flughafens
In an attempt to provide a lifeline, investment holding company Aimia Inc provided Aeromexico $50 million on Monday; adding on to the $50 million already handed out in May, as reported by Reuters.
Unfortunately the effect of COVID-19 has proven the $100 million insufficient, thus bringing the airline to its current position under chapter 11 guidelines.

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Raúl Franco V's tweet
Zipolite anuncia la reapertura de sus playas a partir de hoy 01 de julio para el turismo nacional, sin embargo, advirte que en caso de un repunte de ...

Abren Zipolite al turismo local y nacional Televisa Regional Oaxaca, México. Mediante una asamblea, habitantes de la Agencia de Zipolite, perteneciente al municipio de San Pedro Pochutla, acordaron la ...

Abren Zipolite al turismo local y nacional
Oaxaca, México. Mediante una asamblea, habitantes de la Agencia de Zipolite, perteneciente al municipio de San Pedro Pochutla, acordaron la ...

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Oaxaca Mio Oficial
A partir de hoy Zipolite abre sus puertas al turismo nacional, es importante seguir los protocolos de seguridad y las recomendaciones de Pochutla...