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Why Nicaragua?
UNDISCOVERED
PARADISE
 Nicaragua is best described as a diamond in the rough.
Many say it's what Costa Rica use to be twenty years ago. Because it
is virtually unknown, its fast becoming the exotic hideaway to the
discerning buyer.
It has
everything its neighbor to the south has to offer and more. It's the
largest country in Central America, only slightly smaller, than the
state of New York.
There are wide
varieties of ecosystems to be explored, hundreds of miles of
deserted beach, towering volcanic mountains, tropical rivers,
rainforest, pristine Caribbean islands, and the largest lake south
of the Great Lakes with the world's only fresh water
shark.
There are
numerous cultural treasures to be discovered: colonial cities like
Granada and Leon, historical sites, and lively festivals.
 There are unlimited activities to be enjoyed, hiking,
cycling, snorkeling, scuba diving, ballooning, horseback riding,
Salsa dancing, and Tarpon and Snook fishing to name a few.
Nicaragua has
something for everyone's taste.
YEAR ROUND SUNSHINE
There are no bad
times to visit Nicaragua. The sun shines almost every day of the
year, even during the rainy season, when it rarely rains more than a
few hours at a time, serving nicely to cool things off.
SAFEST COUNTRY IN CENTRAL
AMERICA
Peace
There is no
civil war going on in Nicaragua, it ended over thirteen years
ago!
Unfortunately,
most of the news reported in the press, is bad news. It takes lots
of money to counter bad press, a resource lacking in a poor country.
After a brief
civil war in the late seventies, the communist Sandinistas came to
power and subsequently fought the opposition Contras for many years.
Ultimately, Nicaragua decided its own fate through democracy. The
Sandinistas were peacefully defeated in the 1990, 1996, and 2001
elections, and they relinquished power without a shot fired.
Nicaraguan's
have put the past behind them. They are eager for the world to do
the same.
It is important
to remember that Nicaragua's recent history is truly a triumph of
democracy. This small country is closely aligned with the U.S. in
trade and politics. The countries leaders have been encouraging
growth and compliance with international financinal guidelines which
has resulted in the forgiveness of substantial foreign debt and made
available additional international funds for infrastructure,
education and healthcare improvements.
Safety
Unlike many of
its neighbors, violent crime is extremely rare. Petty crime is
common in larger cities, but can easily be avoided by taking normal
precautions like not leaving items unattended, and making sure to
lock up.
In rural areas
like Santa Rosa Beach, even petty crime is unusual.
LOWEST REAL ESTATE PRICES IN THE
REGION
Nicaraguan
property has tremendous investment potential. A few years ago, it
was possible to buy land in Costa Rica, Belize, or Honduras for
prices that were similar to what people are paying in Nicaragua
today.
Now, the price
of land in Nicaragua is four times cheaper than California, three
times cheaper than Costa Rica, and twice as cheap as Honduras or
Belize for a similar piece of property.
Common sense
says if you buy land in Nicaragua now, your investment will pay off
in the near future. On the contrary, if you wait, you'll miss an
excellent opportunity.
COST OF LIVING EXCEPTIONALLY
LOW
Nicaragua is a
great place to retire because of the low cost of living. An
excellent meal for two people in a nice restaurant with a bottle of
wine costs less than US$30, a movie US$2.70, a full time maid,
gardener, or chauffeur about US$100 a month, a hair cut US$1.25, a
bottle of premium rum for US$4, or a good cigar for a dollar. Taxes
are minimal and there are many incentives for starting a business,
like the 306 law, which allows a variety of tax-breaks for starting
a company in the tourist industry. |
