Moving Abroad in Retirement

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well theres a lot of people that go to the us why can we go there the us is very friendly and if you don't have money the taxes payers pay for it so whats the big deal. more people go there and spend money the more money you make???????

jeromy of AK 2:13AM April 03, 2011

guys,i need some advice on where to and how much apartment rentals home rentals are.i cant seem to find that info,its all vacation stuff.im ona 1000 per month income.where do go to enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere cheap?
any help or direction would be vary appreciated .i had it here in New england .
bill major

bill major of MA 3:09PM March 07, 2011

Americans planing on moving to Nicaragua better think twice and check out what's been going on there lately between Nicaragua & Costa Rica. I'm not going to sit here and ridicule Nicaragua, but Daniel Ortega is thinking about making land 15 miles north of the Nica Tica boarder a military zone. That means he can seize land from the Nicaraguan people in this zone to protect Nicaragua from the Army less Costa Rica. In other words he is getting ready for the US military to come protect Costa Rica. Nicaragua is trying to steal land from Costa Rica, that's all I'm going to say about that. People can say what they want about that but that's what's really going on.
There has been no talks of the US Military coming to protect Costa Rica's boarder against Nicaragua. On the other hand the USA and Costa Rica have agreed to bring in US military into Costa Rica as early as January 2011 to fight the War on drugs for the first time in history. Yeah right, fight the war on drugs?
With USA military presence in Costa Rica Ortega will see it as a threat to Nicaragua and it wouldn't be the ideal time for Americans to be living in Nicaragua. Yes, Nicaragua has been a peaceful place to live over the last 15 years or so but that's all about to change. Good luck to the Americans who already live in Nicaragua, because s--t gonna to hit the fan.

Phil 4:20PM December 14, 2010

Oregano you are so wrong!!!!! either you are stupid or you work the competition down south in Cr which I think you do..I have been living here for 7 years and never have any problem. In fact it is very safe and don't see the crime that happen in Costa rica and the rest of Central American so I think you are smoking it green..but you kno what? the less people here the better because the more they come it will ruin it for us so just stay put in you house and don't ever come here.

George Ferguson of NJ 9:41PM November 23, 2010

Colombia is quickly becoming the new Panama due to lower cost of living, cheaper quality real estate, and amazing lifestyle (humidity not included!). We find amazing deals on the Carri bean or in the cool mountains almost everyday...see for yourself; http://www.colombiare.com
I have lived in Panama for almost 4-years and its great, but Colombia by far is the most amazing place I have found and lived in Latin America so far.
Thanks
Chad Smalley

chad smalley 5:21PM July 21, 2010

Not just wrong but makes stupid comments which are simply not true. I have lived here two years and redone a house.
Postal service is great. Get letters from USA in 8 days and 3 of thsoe in States. Mail the other way takes the same.
Outside MGA no air pollution and streets clean.
Main roads decent..nice. Bumps in the cities, but no different than USA. if you want to get off the beaten track, they are bad..but where are they not.
People will see you as an ATM if you have your head up your butt, so I expect Oregano stands out a country mile.
Crime is low and mostly snatch and grab...little violent crime. People are friendly.
Some really beautiful places to hike, boat and beach all not to far away from one another.
No it's not the USA, but don's disrespect it for what it is....something different and fits the bill for many of us who still love our country but want to be here.

Nica Liver of NJ 10:23AM July 15, 2010

I am an American from San Diego and was shocked and surprised by the comments Oregano made. I have spent a significant amount of time in Nicaragua and I have not witnessed any of the problems that he/she is describing. I am aware that Lake Managua is polluted, but I have also swam in Laguna de Apoyo and Lake Nicaragua and both are very clean and pleasant. I I have found the cities I have spent time in, (San Juan del Sur, Granada, Leon, Chinandega, and even Managua) to be very nice, clean and generally free of trash. The highway from Managua to Leon and Chinandega, and also south to San Juan del Sur are well-maintained and comparable to brand new American highways. I have not witnessed a significant difference between prices for locals and foreigners. Everything is very inexpensive even if someone were to charge you a little extra. It is possible that Oregano is simply a sucker or possibly a person that is not liked and therefore is treated differently in that regard. I also never found the air to be dirty and the case all cities outside Managua I would describe it as very clean. With the exception of some holidays I have not witnessed anyone setting off a lot of fireworks which is what I assumed he/she means by mortars. Maybe I have been living in a fantasy world, but I have not witnessed any of this myself. My suspicion is that the problem is not Nicaragua, but Oregano.

Chris of CA 5:34PM July 13, 2010

I bought a beach house last year in Rancho Santana, on the southern Pacific coast of Nicaragua. The area is very nice and affordable. I love surfing an the conditions are great. Http://www.CasitaSantana.com
So far I've had no bad experiences.
David

David of FL 4:01PM July 13, 2010

Oregano's comments above are with regard to living in the capital of Nicaragua, Managua...like any big city.
I would consider many of her comments outdated for places outside big cities.
Much of Nicaragua is very nice...not the US, but very nice.
We have a home in Nicaragua, and it is a great place to vacation and a great place to live.

Don of WA 10:53AM July 13, 2010

Be prepared to live in the poorest country in Latin America...with very poor infrastructure. The roads are very poor, the lakes polluted.
Electricity goes off 2-3 times/week, for an hour or for all day.
Likewise, the water.
The postal service is entirely undependable; so is internet service.
The air is always polluted with smoke and noise; people set off mortars day and night, making it seem like a war zone.
If you're a gringo, Nicas only see you as an ATM. There has to be someone at your house at all times to keep it from being robbed. There's a gringo price for everything...double or triple...or whatever they think you'll fall for.
Garbage fills the streets and the sewers are missing their covers, leaving huge holes filled with garbage wherever you go.
There are no bookstores; no local newspaper; no "consumer protection"; no customer service. Nicas are very creative with their scams.
Guard your receipts for bills you've paid; they'll come back in 3 months and say you haven't paid them.
Rent for a year before you buy. There is no zoning here, so your neighbors can start a nightclub, a factory or anything else, right next door. There is no concept of the peaceful enjoyment of your own home.

Oregano 8:53PM July 12, 2010