Glad I caught Zipolite for two winters, 1984-5 and 85-6. Sad to see it so developed now. Back then, the only really unique foreigner was Gloria, an amerikan ex-pat who began the "spiritual retreat", Gloria's, up on the side of a hill at the west end of the beach. I used to go there to get different refreshing drinks and to take a break from swimming and juggling in the hot sun on the beach below. Zipolite was so far off the beaten track then, yet I ran into someone from my New England, USA hometown my first winter there. Small world. In September 1987, in Quebec City, I separately ran into two different guys I had met earlier in Zipolite. Small world again. I was in Quebec to see the then-Soviet Moscow Circus. I don't think I would dig the vibe in Zipolite now. I'm certain I would meet many other jugglers there, most with no tan lines, some with natty dreads, tattoos, green hair, multiple piercings, septum bling, etc. "Drum circles" are probably a thing there, too. Brasil, now There's a place to Really live.
Good question! Cafe to hang out and work; Samsara. Hotel to “be seen” any time of day/night- Naked. Fun gay vibes - Maxima. To dance - Zanate (after midnight gets busy). Restaurants; for the best Mexican food at a low price - La Palapa. Breakfast - Gula Gula. Best Pizza - Luz De Luna. Awesome food in general - Chiwis. Good local restaurant - Sal Y Pimenta. (I could keep going forever hahaha 😅)
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Glad I caught Zipolite for two winters, 1984-5 and 85-6. Sad to see it so developed now. Back then, the only really unique foreigner was Gloria, an amerikan ex-pat who began the "spiritual retreat", Gloria's, up on the side of a hill at the west end of the beach. I used to go there to get different refreshing drinks and to take a break from swimming and juggling in the hot sun on the beach below. Zipolite was so far off the beaten track then, yet I ran into someone from my New England, USA hometown my first winter there. Small world. In September 1987, in Quebec City, I separately ran into two different guys I had met earlier in Zipolite. Small world again. I was in Quebec to see the then-Soviet Moscow Circus. I don't think I would dig the vibe in Zipolite now. I'm certain I would meet many other jugglers there, most with no tan lines, some with natty dreads, tattoos, green hair, multiple piercings, septum bling, etc. "Drum circles" are probably a thing there, too. Brasil, now There's a place to Really live.
What are your favorite bars and restaurants in Zipolite?
Good question! Cafe to hang out and work; Samsara. Hotel to “be seen” any time of day/night- Naked. Fun gay vibes - Maxima. To dance - Zanate (after midnight gets busy). Restaurants; for the best Mexican food at a low price - La Palapa. Breakfast - Gula Gula. Best Pizza - Luz De Luna. Awesome food in general - Chiwis. Good local restaurant - Sal Y Pimenta. (I could keep going forever hahaha 😅)