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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, July 29, 2020

Mexico News Today Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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As Mexico’s official coronavirus case tally passed 400,000 on Tuesday, Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell called on citizens to wear a face mask as an “auxiliary measure” to help stop the virus’s spread. FULL STORY
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The leaders of several medical associations have written to President López Obrador to complain they are being blamed for deficiencies in the health system. FULL STORY
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Deaths in CDMX up 161% since pandemic began

More evidence has emerged about the heavy toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on Mexico’s capital: excess deaths totaled 17,826 from April through June; the official Covid death count is 4,994. FULL STORY

Los Cabos makes masks mandatory as hospital occupancy climbs

The wearing of face masks in businesses and public spaces was declared mandatory after the popular tourist destination saw a spike in coronavirus cases. FULL STORY

Supreme Court abortion ruling dashes hopes for decriminalization

Pro-life activists had hoped for a landmark ruling that would have paved the way for legal abortion. FULL STORY

911 calls reporting domestic violence up 46%

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Journalist asks for ad dollars and gets diplomatic posting

María Isabel Arvide was named as Mexico's new consul in Istanbul, triggering a barrage of criticism because she has no diplomatic experience. FULL STORY

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In second court appearance, Lozoya pleads innocent to Odebrecht bribery charge

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Jalisco cartel shows off its might, defying the feds

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

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malviajada.com Zipolite Oaxaca, the most famous nudist beach in Mexico Zipolite is the most famous beach since the 70s. In addition to what to see and do in it, I tell you how to get there, where it is located and the best lodging recommendations.

Zipolite is the most famous beach since the 70s. In addition to what to see and do in it, I tell you how to get there, where it is located and the best lodging recommendations.


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Caught between nude beaches and hippies, exploring Zipolite, Mexico

The Hippie Beach Retreat of Zipolite Mexico

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Zipolite Mexico is one of the most relaxed and coolest beach towns you’ll find in Mexico, that is well off the beaten tourist and resort path. Here you will find sleepy cabanas, lazy hammocks, and fresh food. Dare I say, it is probably the best Mexico hippie beach town. We headed there straight from Oaxaca on our road trip south through the country.
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The road from the city of Oaxaca to the coast is an incredible drive that takes you up to nearly 9,000 feet before dropping back down at sea level in just a few hours.
On our way from Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls, we wrapped back around the outskirts of Oaxaca before turning off onto Highway 175, which is reportedly the most scenic of the three highways the lead to the Mexican coast.
We had been in inland Mexico for a long time now, basically ever since leaving the Puerto Vallarta area.
It was time to head back to the beach for the salty air and crashing waves.

San Jose del Pacifico, Mexico

The road began to wind wildly up the mountains and the temperature dropped while the plants and environment changed.
The clouds closed in around us and a light rain began to fall as we reached the highest part of the pass… I had to roll up the truck windows and reach back for my jacket. It was chilly!
We decided to break up the drive to the coast, so we stopped in for a night at San Jose del Pacifico and wandered into Hotel Cabanas, which offered private little mountain cabin rooms with a nice view of the surrounding valleys.
The hotel was only 350 pesos per night, the rooms had a TV, but no internet, you had to pay by the hour in the lobby for that.
We tucked into the thick blankets. It was nice to feel truly cold for the first time since leaving the United States.

Off to Zipolite Mexico

The following day we wound back down the mountain roads and felt the temperature and humidity creep up once again.
The road on the way to Zipolite, the coolest Mexico hippie beach town

It took us another four hours of driving to reach the crashing waves of the Pacific in Zipolite.
The surrounding countryside is green, wild, and tropical. It felt like we’d driven a very long way from Seattle for the first time, with a new and different atmosphere. Lots of little shacks and vendors on the side of the road selling fruits.

Zipolite: A Mexico Hippie Beach Town

This part of Mexico’s coast is still very much removed from the major tourist path and is nothing like CancunMazatlanPuerto Vallarta, or Cabo San Lucas.
We found a humble little place right on the beach called La Havana which had rustic elevated cabanas for 150 pesos per night (about $10) with an absolutely incredible view of the crashing waves.
The view from our cabana in Zipolite, the coolest Mexico hippie beach town

It felt like we’d found our little slice of paradise on the Mexican coast.
In the distance, we saw the bare, pale butt cheeks of a couple walking past… Certainly a strange sight.
But Zipolite has become well-known for being one of the few nude beaches in Mexico. It is probably the most well-known, at least.
I gotta say it’s a little strange to have people walking past your door and letting it all hang out, but that’s the way it is here.
Nudity, while not officially allowed, is tolerated, even on the main beach in front of the town, and this place has become popular with the hippy backpackers especially.
Andrea sitting back in our cabana overlooking the ocean in Zipolite, the coolest Mexico hippie beach town.

Despite all the bare skin (there weren’t that many people, in reality), we were blown away by the incredible view and the cheap prices.
It was a short walk to “town” which isn’t more than a couple of blocks long, where you could grab a beer for 15 pesos ($1) or a bite to eat like a tlayuda — a traditional Oaxacan dish, with a baked tortilla topped with all sorts of goodies that resembles a Mexican pizza — for just 40 pesos ($3).
Inside our cabana in Zipolite, the coolest Mexico hippie beach town

Life in Zipolite is quiet, relaxed, and peaceful. Most people come here to do nothing at all, just laze about and enjoy beach life and the sounds of the crashing waves.
I loved just hanging out on the chairs on our porch, swinging in the hammock, or walking along the beach at sunset. Honestly, I could have stayed much longer, but the WiFi situation was relatively sporadic and not very strong. Certainly not conducive to someone like me who needs to do at least some work to keep traveling.