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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

Friday, November 27, 2020

Mexico News Today November 27, 2020

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020

2 more states get serious about face masks 

Two additional states have made the use of face masks mandatory as Mexico faces a surge in new coronavirus infections. Mexico City stays at orange on the coronavirus stoplight map, but only just. FULL STORY

Taxes to be halved in southern border region states 

Lower tax rates will apply in Mexico's northern and southern border regions until the end of 2024, effective January 1, President López Obrador announced. FULL STORY

Hospitals filling in CDMX

Some major hospitals in Mexico City are completely full with Covid-19 patients, the Ministry of Health reported. FULL STORY

Mireles led call to arms against Michoacán cartels

José Manuel Mireles, who co-founded and led a self-defense force that fought the drug cartels in Michoacán, died on Wednesday from Covid-19. FULL STORY

Lawmaker’s refusal to don face mask causes a stir 

A federal deputy came under heavy criticism for refusing to wear a face mask while speaking at a session of the National Electoral Institute. FULL STORY
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Despite Covid restrictions, the Baja 1000 still offers up the ride of a lifetime

For those entrusted with following behind Baja 1000 off-road racers, riding in a chase vehicle is as exciting as being a competitor. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Some of Mexico’s caves harbor an invisible enemy: histoplasmosis

The illness that beset writer John Pint's Mexican spelunking group 35 years ago still threatens cavers. FULL STORY

Sonora mayor’s gift to mothers of missing persons is shovels and buckets

The mayor of Guaymas is being criticized after presenting mothers of missing persons with shovels to help them dig up hidden graves. FULL STORY

GDP rebounds in the third quarter, but year on year it's down 8.6%

The economy bounced back strongly compared to the previous three months, but the GDP was still well below its 2019 levels. FULL STORY

Exports hit a record US $42bn in October, up 2.9% 

Exports totaled $41.94 billion, the highest monthly amount registered since 1991. FULL STORY

Boats turned into a raft to transport cars across a river in flooded Tabasco 

Using ingenuity and two boats lashed together, men in Tenosique created a makeshift raft and helped flood victims move their cars across a river to evacuate. FULL STORY

Youths join violence against women forum on Zoom — and masturbate

A virtual youth forum conducted on Zoom to mark the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women got a nasty surprise. FULL STORY

Historic rail cars will form part of ‘cultural corridor’ at Mexico City's new airport

The airport, currently under construction at an air force base north of the capital, will have a 'cultural corridor' with three museums and repurposed historic train cars. FULL STORY

• 2,500 tonnes of aid is being distributed in flooded Tabasco

• 97-year-old Nuevo León woman beats coronavirus

• Bill to remove presidential immunity advances with Senate vote

• ‘No entry — crocodiles only:’ Oaxaca lifeguards watch over reptiles

• New ethical guide offers road to redemption for criminals, corrupt

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

Centers for Disease Control warns against travel to Mexico due to Covid risk Travelers infected while outside US may be denied reentry FREE ACCESS By Peter Davies Published on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

 us travelers Considering traveling to Mexico? Don't, urges CDC.

Centers for Disease Control warns against travel to Mexico due to Covid risk

Travelers infected while outside US may be denied reentry

FREE ACCESS

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against all travel to Mexico.

The CDC issued a level 4 advisory, warning that there is a “very high level of Covid-19 in Mexico.”

“Travelers should avoid all travel to Mexico. Travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading Covid-19,” the health protection agency said.

Mexico’s confirmed case tally is currently just over 1 million while the official death toll is 102,739. Both totals are widely considered to be significant undercounts due to the low testing rate.

The CDC also warned that people who choose to travel and become infected while abroad may be denied reentry to the United States.

“If you are exposed to someone with Covid-19 during travel, you might be quarantined and not permitted to return to the United States until 14 days after your last known exposure,” its advisory said.

The CDC’s warning came just five days before Thanksgiving and as case numbers in the United States reach record levels.

It was perhaps too late to dissuade many Americans from taking a short break in warmer weather south of the border.

An analysis by the insurance company Allianz published last week found that Cancún, Quintana Roo, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur and Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, are, in that order, the top three international destinations for U.S. Thanksgiving tourists.

The risk of coronavirus infection in Quintana Roo and Baja California Sur is currently yellow light “medium,” according to the federal government’s stoplight system, while it is orange light “high” in Jalisco.

There is undoubtedly a risk of coronavirus infection in Cancún, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta – all three destinations have recorded thousands of confirmed cases – for United States tourists but the risk that Americans will bring the virus with them would appear to be greater given the recent explosion in case numbers in the U.S.

Furthermore, Mexico doesn’t require travelers to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test in order to enter the country and there is no quarantine requirement.

The CDC, however, said in its advisory that people who must travel should get tested one to three days before departure. It also warned people not to travel if they are waiting for test results, test positive or are sick.

Mexico is in a tricky situation because it already has its own major coronavirus problems – and obviously doesn’t want to import more cases – but at the same time tourism revenue is sorely needed.

Tourism usually contributes to almost 10% of Mexico’s GDP but the sector collapsed earlier this year due to the pandemic and associated restrictions.

A recovery has begun but the ability of hotels, restaurants and other tourism-oriented businesses to recoup their losses is limited due to state-mandated occupancy and capacity restrictions designed to ensure that social distancing is viable and the spread of the virus is controlled.

Mexico News Daily 

Mexico News Today Wednesday, November 25, 2020

 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020

CDC advises no travel to Mexico due to Covid 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control also warned Americans that those who go abroad and become infected may be denied re-entry to the U.S. FULL STORY

Accusations fly as ex-minister tries to make a deal

The previous government's corruption scandals could result in the imprisonment of former president Enrique Peña Nieto's right-hand man. FULL STORY

Not even Covid crisis has detained violence against women: interior minister 

A senior minister says an increase in gender violence during the pandemic has shone a harsh light on the historic problems with the issue. FULL
STORY

Mexico ranks as worst place to be in the coronavirus era 

Using 10 different indicators, Bloomberg graded 53 countries to determine where the virus has been handled most effectively. FULL STORY

Murder of girl, 12, triggers angry protest in Zacatecas

Protesters in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, demanding justice in the murder of a 12-year-old girl set fire to the city’s municipal palace Sunday. FULL STORY

Mexico City-Chalco train to begin operations in 2024

The rail project will link 3 México state municipalities to CDMX. FULL STORY

Covid victim: Best Buy is pulling out of Mexico

The consumer electronics chain announced it will close all of its Mexican stores, citing Covid-19's 'profound' impact. FULL STORY

58% of Mexicans oppose marijuana legalization: poll

Recreational pot legislation expected by the year's end will not sit well with millions, a poll says. FULL STORY

OPINION

This Thanksgiving, shaming those who gather isn't likely to win converts

Covid-safe behavior is paramount, but as Thanksgiving approaches, so is the need for human connection, writes Sarah DeVries. FULL STORY

Ricardo Anaya: ‘Government caused economic crisis, not the coronavirus’

The 2018 presidential election candidate slammed AMLO's Covid-19 response and managing of the economy. FULL STORY

New Covid case numbers spike by nearly 11,000; vaccinations in December?

10,794 new cases made Tuesday's the second-highest single-day tally since the start of the pandemic. FULL STORY

UN warns of Maya Train human rights violations 

Six special rapporteurs raised concerns about the project's possible impacts on indigenous communities. FULL STORY
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Baja beer route: 70 artisanal breweries to visit in BCS

A state initiative spotlights Baja California's microbreweries and artisanal beer culture, with an app to guide visitors. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

A Puebla town learns to adapt to changing markets 

Chipilo, Puebla, a dairy community, traded in milk pails for chisels when the market bottomed out, writes Joseph Sorrentino. FULL STORY

• Chihuahua gang leader arrested in LeBaron massacre that killed 9

• Limited English fluency limits MX’s economic growth: training firm

• Baja initiative enrolls tourist police in English classes

• Italian shipbuilder chooses Yucatán for LatAm’s biggest shipyard

• San Miguel Writers’ Conference goes online, works to stay intimate

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