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3 Reasons to Consider Relocating to Nicaragua

October 31st, 2008 | Nicaragua - News, Nicaragua - Relocation | No Comments »

I’ll be the first to admit that Nicaragua doesn’t have the greatest reputation, but take this Gringo’s word for it, Nicaragua is an excellent place to plant your Latin American roots. Here’s why:

Real Estate is extremely undervalued. Because of Nicaragua’s reputation, real estate prices here are often much cheaper than they are in other Latin American countries.
Infrastructure has improved greatly. The start of the millennium saw a boom in Nicaragua that led to increased foreign investment and infrastructure. Better infrastructure makes for better business opportunities and a higher quality of life.
Tourism has increased. The San Juan del Sur coast line is constantly dotted with cruise ships. In June Nicaragua announced plans to join forces with Guatemala,

Ortega Prefers Obama – Does the Rest of Nicaragua Feel the Same?

October 27th, 2008 | Nicaragua - News | No Comments »

From May to September 2008 Gallup Polls conducted surveys in 70 countries to see who the world preferred to see elected into the Presidential office in the United States. Obama received overwhelming support, being the preferred candidate by a ratio of nearly 4-1.

Nicaragua showed an overwhelming disinterest in who is elected to be the next President of the United States, with 70% of those polled either having no opinion, or refusing to answer. Of the rest, 23% would like to see Obama take the position, while only a measly 7% feel that McCain is the better choice.

Even though the great majority do not have a preference between candidates, the survey also shows that Read more

Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time

October 26th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Travel Tips, The Best of Nicaragua | 2 Comments »

Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer aid worker.

Chris’ most recent project is a series of Unconventional Guides and other informational products. These will be available for purchase and expound upon the topics he regularly tackles on his blog: Life, Work and Travel.

The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself is an authoritative look at being self-employed. It explains how you can make money Read more

Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Nicaragua

October 14th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - News, Nicaragua - Relocation | 3 Comments »

Can somebody give Nicaragua a break? This country, known for its political instability and internal conflict is desperately trying to change its image from a war torn nation to an attractive foreign investment opportunity. And in all reality, Nicaragua is the latter rather than the former.

Nicaragua’s real estate market is still in its developing stages, due largely in part to the fact that it is frequently overshadowed by other Central and South American countries. Henkel Smith, the president of Water’s Edge International Realty said, “Because Nicaragua has historically been overlooked by travelers and real estate investors [in comparison] to Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico, prices have remained extremely affordable.”

The most popular places to invest are Read more

Nicaragua is the Place to Escape the United States Recession

October 8th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Relocation | 1 Comment »

As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the storm and if, when the dark clouds of decline finally rise, the economy will be able to recover.

Many businesses have already taken steps to recession-proof themselves by trying to draw in foreign sales. In recent article from Business Week it was stated that “the strongest U.S. companies may be the ones with the biggest footprint abroad.” By having their fingers in multiple Read more

Fancy Restaurant Just Outside of Managua

October 7th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Places to Eat, Nicaragua - Places to Stay | No Comments »

Intermezzo del Bosque is the perfect place to have a nice romantic meal while escaping the hustle and bustle of the city of Managua. The tables are located on an outdoor terrace with a great view of the city, being just a couple of kilometers outside the downtown area.

Although they are on the pricey side, with entrees being priced from $6 – $18, the food and the atmosphere are worth it. Some of the best food on the menu includes fresh seafood, steak, and fondue. There is live music and a full bar.

Reservations are accepted and the dress code is dressy casual.

Intermezzo del Bosque also has a number of small cabanas for rent. Read more

3 Reasons to Consider Relocating to Nicaragua

Ortega Prefers Obama – Does the Rest of Nicaragua Feel the Same?

Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time

Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Nicaragua

Nicaragua is the Place to Escape the United States Recession

Fancy Restaurant Just Outside of Managua

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