Nicaragua is a Diverse Natural Paradise & Excellent Destination

Nicaragua is a place that provides people like yourself with a perfect opportunity to experience a vibrant culture, friendly people, spectacular locations, an amazing early-in real estate investment opportunity, and a low cost of living with high quality of life.

The great American author—Mark Twain wrote after an 1897 visit to Nicaragua:

“What a home one might make among their shady forest, their sunny slopes, their breezy dells, after he had grown weary of the toil, anxiety and unrest of the bustling driving world.”

This is exactly the same appeal that Nicaragua has for the thousands who have already chosen Nicaragua as a place to live. It is welcoming and peaceful place—to say nothing of un-crowded and undervalued.

Without question, Nicaragua has bounced back from its troubled and often misunderstood past and transforming into a sought-after property investment, travel and lifestyle destination.

What dynamics have facilitated the sudden interest in Nicaragua?

• The Safest Country in Central America
• Low Cost of Traveling & Living - High Quality of Life
• Naturally Diverse - Lagunas, Jungles, Beaches & More
• Top 10 Retiree Destinations in the World
• Cultural Treasures - Granada is Oldest City in the Americas
• Highly Specialized, Affordable Health Care
• Enchanting Residents With Rich Culture & Heritage
• Politically Stable & Economically Advancing
• Among the Fastest Growing Economies in Latin America
• "Early In" Real Estate Opportunity
• Many Tourism & Travel Options
• Easy to Travel to - Daily Flights, Convenient Transportation

Geography & Location

Nicaragua is located in Central America between Honduras and Costa Rica with coastlines on the Pacific and Caribbean. Being the largest of the Central American countries, Nicaragua has an area of 130,000 sq km and the regions largest lake. Nicaragua is about the same size as New York or Greece. Nicaragua, the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes, has a central mountain range with tropical low lands in the East and West. Nicaragua’s landscape makes it one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world. In addition to its geological beauty, Nicaragua contains 7% of the world’s bio diversity and the world’s second largest rainforest with close to 20% of the country’s land area protected under biological reserves and parks.

Granada & Lake Nicaragua

The colonial city of Granada was founded in 1524 making it the oldest colonial city in the Americas. The city is conveniently located on Lake Nicaragua only 29 miles from Managua the capital city. The city has been undergoing massive renovation while the exterior architecture of its churches and elegant homes is protected by law. The central park is home to Granada’s iconic yellow Cathedral, crafts venders, and horse drawn carriages. The city boasts many historical churches including the Church of San Francisco, which was founded in 1529. There are many attractions in and around Granada including the extinct Volcano Mombacho, Lake Nicaragua with its many islands, and Laguna de Apoyo.

Laguna de Apoyo

Known as the "Crown Jewel of Nicaragua" this stunning crater lake boasts the cleanest water in the Americas and is over 900' deep. The crystal clear waters are said to have healing powers because of the mineral content are they remain 85 degrees year round. This area is one of the most bio-rich environments on Earth and there are many animals and plants that live nowhere else. Prime old growth forests are home to monkeys, orchids, butterflies and countless other animals and plants. Several resorts, including the Los Congos Resort Community, are set on the shores of this Nicaraguan treasure. This is a must see location in Nicaragua, it is convenient to all services, the airport, Granada and the Pacific beaches.

Getting to Nicaragua

From the United States, there are direct flights from Miami, Houston, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Flights from Miami take little more than 2 hours. Because of Nicaragua’s quickly growing popularity the number of flights to Managua has been increasing. There are also regional airlines that fly within Nicaragua and Central America. United States citizens do not require a Visa but must pay an entrance fee and cannot stay longer than 90 days without residency. Nicaragua has new laws that has made residency easier to obtain.

American Airlines (Miami)
Continental Airlines (Houston-Intercontinental)
Delta Air Lines (Atlanta, Los Angeles)
TACA (Los Angeles, Miami)

Language & Climate

In Nicaragua, 90% of the people speak Central American Spanish, which, closely mirrors textbook Spanish. Although the national language is Spanish, the number of people studying English is increasing rapidly and in many areas finding an English speaking person is easy. Nicaragua has many Spanish schools in all major cities that can have you speaking Spanish quickly. Because of Spanish’s similarity to English, the language is easily learned. In the Eastern Caribbean area of Nicaragua, the spoken language is Creole English. There are also pockets of indigenous peoples who have their own native languages.

Nicaragua has two seasons invierno and verano. Invierno, or “green season”, takes place between May and October and Verano or “dry season” lasts from November till April. During the green season, the weather is cooler due to increased precipitation. While Nicaragua is a tropical climate, most areas are arid and remain cool due to wind from both coasts and the many lakes.

Nicaraguan Culture

Although Nicaragua has a large land area, its population has remained low. The current population of Nicaragua is approximately 5.5 million most of who live in around the capital city of Managua. 85% of the people in Nicaragua are classified as Mestizos. The Mestizo culture is a mix of Spanish and indigenous tradition and culture. Their strong and colorful culture is highly influenced by European and Spanish musical and religious traditions. The Nicaraguan people are very creative and have many prominent artists and poets. The people of eastern Nicaragua were influenced by British traditions. In this area the way of life, music, and traditions are similar to Jamaica, Belize, and the Cayman Islands.