Comments for An Expat Life in Nicaragua

Comment on About the Expats by JT

JT — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:42:49 +0000

Hey!!! But the million dollar question….. Is the “Secret” out about Nicaragua??? I been doing a little research and really all I can find are resorts. Does San Juan feel touristy?? When I tell people about Nicaragua, they look at me like I have crabs coming out of my ears, which is a good thing. Are we still ahead of the game about this little undiscovered gem??? I LOVE MY FRUITS,VEGETABLES and SPICES. Are there any markets/stands around San Jun?? I need to stop yapping and get my gringo butt over there. By the way, I love your site.

Comment on Monthly Budget for an Expat living in Nicaragua by sefahey

sefahey — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:51:52 +0000

Hi Chad,

Glad that the blog has been helpful. I would be happy to put you in touch with a realtor if you are interested in property costs. All the best!

Comment on Playa Coco Beachfront Rental by sefahey

sefahey — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:50:44 +0000

Hi Lily,
The rental could be made available for a long-term rental if you are interested. Let me know! My best piece of advice regarding work is to plan a lifestyle without work income. NIcaragua is beautiful, but it is still very poor and the unemployment rate is high. I suggest that if you plan to move here, you bring enough savings to live on for at least a few months minimum. For info on residency, check out the following link: http://nicaragua.usembassy.gov/immigration_laws.html#3
All the best!

Comment on Stung by a Stingray by sefahey

sefahey — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:46:45 +0000

Hi Guys! It is so nice to hear from you! I was sorry that we weren’t around when you left so that we could say a proper goodbye! I hope you are enjoying the rest of your travels! Keep me posted on things! Be well! S

Comment on Monthly Budget for an Expat living in Nicaragua by Monika

Monika — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:44:40 +0000

Hi,

THis blog has been bery informative, my grandparents are going now in January to look at a few house to retire in San Juan. We do speak spanish fluently so the language barrier won’t be an issue. But what they would like to know is how safe it is to live there not year round but leave the house unattended for some months. WE have done a lot of research on San juan and have also found that there are frequent power and waters outages? any information you can provide on these two subjects would be great.

Thank you.

Comment on Stung by a Stingray by Jodie Cordero

Jodie Cordero — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:30:05 +0000

Hi Sara,
Ron and I were just looking at the pictures from Nicaragua. You and Cooper reminded us of the great time we had in SJDS. Your stingray advice came in handy at Playa Madera when a young lady got stung but got immediate assistance with hot water from the vendor there.
Chau,
Jodie

Comment on Playa Coco Beachfront Rental by lily

lily — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:42:53 +0000

Hi,
The rental looks nice, is this just a vacation rental, not long term ?
My husband and I are looking to leave US for Central or South America. Have some savings but still need to work. What are permanent residency requirements (like investing in country etc ?) How do you find work or is it a self-employed type of thing? Can one teach English for a small living ?

Just wondering …

Thanks.

Lily

Comment on The difference one month can make… by lucesitam

lucesitam — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:11:53 +0000

Que hermoso esta en Nicaragua! Me encanta!

Comment on Monthly Budget for an Expat living in Nicaragua by Chad

Chad — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:39:14 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to write this blog. Very helpful.
Great stuff. The only thing I didnt see was the cost of buying a home perhaps near the water, or beach front property. But the entire article was fantastic.
Thank you very much.
Kindest regards
Chad

Comment on About the Expats by Betty Lou

Betty Lou — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:46:40 +0000

Hi, My husband and I have been reading your posts on living in San Juan del sur, with great interest. We are going there for 8 days in Nov. and hopefully learn more about retiring there. We arrive on Nov. 20th. and are both so excited. If it’s as pretty in reality as it is in the pictures we have seen, we are in for a wonderful treat. Keep on answering everyone’s questions. You are doing a great Job! Betty Lou and Ron.