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RE: Mexico in September

by Anonimo 27 May 2012

Zipolite would likely be very hot in September. Also keep in mind that the OP and companions have just 2 weeks to enjoy Mexico. Zipolite…
RE: Mexico in September

by box-of-rain 27 May 2012

Mexico City, Oaxaca and Guanajuato are all awesome. But if I had 2 weeks and it was an inaugural visit, it would be as follows: 1) Mexico…
RE: A monk's vacation on the beach

by Sabina89 15 May 2012

OK if you want to go somewehere not that expensive then you should avoid the Riviera Maya. Along the pacific coast of Oaxaca there are…
RE: A monk's vacation on the beach

by p0gue 15 May 2012

At the moment, the whole Oaxaca coast is quite deserted. Not sure when he's going, but life is extremely low-key these days, aside from…
RE: A monk's vacation on the beach

by northword 14 May 2012

How about Puerto Angel situated on the cheapest stretch of Pacific coast? It is so quiet, visitors tend to complain of it. Unlike its…
RE: Tikal to San Diego through Mexico, route suggestions please! (No flights)

by ramblinground 25 April 2012

Not sure if this will be of any help since it involves some long haul bus journeys, but perhaps parts may be of interest. My last trip…
Re: Rio Lagartos

by crunchywater 09 April 2012

Don't head down to Oaxaca coast. The beaches from Mazunte (which apparently means crab) to Zipolite are genuinely covered in crabs. I…
RE: Early Stage Suggestions

by p0gue 20 March 2012

If you want the beach, give the Oaxaca coast a try. Low-key tourism. Palm frond palapa architecture, hammock sloth. Lots of lost hippies…
RE: Looking for a less-touristy beach town with nightlife

by like2travel 08 March 2012

At Zipolite you can even do your Yoga on the beach in the nude!!!
RE: Looking for a less-touristy beach town with nightlife

by northword 07 March 2012

Try Zipolite beach on the Pacific. As indicated in #1, there is even a yoga facility.
RE: Recommended trip from Mexico City to Oaxaca State for girl traveling alone

by Jetgirly 07 March 2012

It's just that the OP wrote to me, "Do you know about any other way of getting to Zipolite than that curvy drive you wrote about?" And…
RE: Bus from San Crisobal de las Casas to either Oaxaca or Zipolite/ Puerto Esc

by heyduke 06 March 2012

The night bus is the best way to travel long distance in Mexico. Right now its very hot in PE and going to get hotter as we go into summer.…
RE: Recommended trip from Mexico City to Oaxaca State for girl traveling alone

by mclarjh 05 March 2012

+Do you know about any other way of getting to Zipolite than that curvy drive you wrote about?+ See my post at #3. Check http://www.ado.c…
RE: Bus from San Crisobal de las Casas to either Oaxaca or Zipolite/ Puerto Esc

by ramblinground 05 March 2012

There's some info re this route here: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2166570
RE: Bus from San Crisobal de las Casas to either Oaxaca or Zipolite/ Puerto Esc

by geriande 05 March 2012

Most of the first class long distance bus routes are at night in MexicoThey are popular with Mexicans. I have never had a problem but…
Bus from San Crisobal de las Casas to either Oaxaca or Zipolite/ Puerto Esc

by Reb_Nad 05 March 2012

Hi all, I am looking to travel from San Cristobal de las Casas to either PE or Zipolite. Do you know if there are night buses, and if…
Re: Recommended trip from Mexico City to Oaxaca State for girl traveling alone

by Reb_Nad 05 March 2012

Hello Jetgirly, Thanks for your thorough description! Do you know about any other way of getting to Zipolite than that curvy drive you…
RE: Recommended trip from Mexico City to Oaxaca State for girl traveling alone

by Jetgirly 05 March 2012

I think you can do it! I just did a really similar trip. I started in Mexico City, then took an early bus to Oaxaca City, where I spent…
RE: Recommended trip from Mexico City to Oaxaca State for girl traveling alone

by Reb_Nad 04 March 2012

Thanks for the answers! I really would like to see the beach, so just doing Mexico City and Oaxaca is not an option ;) Is there a huge…
RE: Recent trip to Zipolite, Oaxaca 2011

by p0gue 29 February 2012

Plenty of internet in Zipolite. If you're online a lot and carrying a laptop, look into a telcel BAM connection. 500 pesos for 3gb…
RE: Recent trip to Zipolite, Oaxaca 2011

by expertvagabond 29 February 2012

Thanks for the review! Looking for a quite beach town to get some work done, and this sounds great. Are there cafes in town with good…
RE: Beach Huts

by northword 27 February 2012

The area of cheap accomodations which draws backpackers is between Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido on the Pacific. Zipolite is especially…
Re: Feedback on Mexico Itinerary November 2012

by katesaroundtheworld 27 February 2012

Thanks for the feedback all. I will probably visit Agua Azul as a day trip from Palenque. I have been looking into it more and I think…
RE: Car hire in Puerto Escondido?

by Jetgirly 25 February 2012

I was in Zipolite over the holidays and was able to get around to Puerto Angel, Pochutla, San Augustanillo and Mazunte with absolutely…
Re: Cramming too much in? What to drop?

by p0gue 20 February 2012

Skip PV and Yucatan! If you want a more relaxed, less developed beach experience, head directly to the Oaxaca coast. Its a fun ( [recent…