Since the late 1960's this village has been a haven (heaven?) for "back to the landers", draft diggers and just plain old hippies. The mile stretch of golden sand is also a retreat for surfers and nudists!
During my previous 2 visits of 9 and 14 years ago, it still retained the flavour of its roots. However popularity and legend have resulted in significant development and changes. There are many more small hotels with more guests. The roads are now paved, and most of the hippies have been replaced by Yuppies or old timers trying to regain their youth--I guess like us!😃😃.
One place that has not changed is located at the north/west end of the beach. Since 1972 it has operated under the name Shambala. This place is a timewarp for want-to-be hippies, Music, meditation, probably some drugs, and free love. It is one of the few places in this town that has not changed much in over 40 years.
We got lucky and we're able to stay in the same hotel as we did years ago. It is great. We just set up the van in the parking lo under a shade tree about 20 meters from the beach and a table with a shady palapa over it.
Fabulous waves, a few surfers, good sandy beach to paddle in and walk, plus a few nude bodies to spice up the view make Zipolite an interesting stay.
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