Why Nicaragua is a Retirement Haven

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Don't you think it's worth mentioning the infrastructure is not even 2nd world; electric power is inconsistent and the roads are not "too good."

Steve Fix of GA 3:12PM December 13, 2011

IT says 5 places to retire on $500 a month & then she just talks about rent of below $500 not the total cost of living there.

jim cramphorn of FL 10:51AM October 22, 2011

I have a small home in San Juan Del Sur. I can't wait to live there permanently. I have traveled a good deal of it's very diverse eco-systems. The cities are unique and beautiful. It's beaches are stunning. I love the people. I love Nicaragua. I'm so lucky.

roy stegemann of NY 10:14AM April 23, 2011

One factor I never see in expat reviews of another location to retire is regarding Medicare and how it affects a decison elsewhere. If a person has existing Medicare and pays Part A&B costs, how does one decide if using medical in another place, "IF" Medicare should be paid in case a "return" to the USA may ever be needed, or, cancelled if possible, to avoid duplicate expenses for the same use in another location where medical exists and is much cheaper? In my case, I will have Medicare first at age 65 that pays, then, TRICARE for military "career" retirees kicks in to pay whatever is left due for typically allowed medical procedures of both hospital/doctor visits. Low copays too. In addition, I have AFLAC policy "reimbursement" for several areas like cancer, hospital indemnity, accident, dental, specified events, and intensive care. Even Puerto Rico or USVI, for example, does not always have coverages available that are available in the USA that I have stated. In adition, I have had LONG Term Care insurances that may not be useful, living in another country. My concern is maximizing years of paid premiums IF living cheaply in a different country like Nicargua.

Art of SC 10:28PM April 21, 2011

You might also want to visit http://therealnicaragua.com -- a group of ex-pats etc that have good current info on living/retiring, etc, in Nicaragua.

gl of FL 12:23PM April 19, 2011

We retired in Managua, Nicaragua 2 years ago and we couldn't be happier with our decision. The low cost of living has allowed us to live well on a moderate budget. The health care is excellent and very affordable. We love having domestic help (a full time maid and a gardener) and we are enjoying the challenge of learning Spanish. Nicaragua is a beautiful country and it's only about 3 hours from the US (direct flights to Miami, Atlanta, Houston). We encourage anyone looking for a stimulating and financially comfortable retirement (with easy access to family back in the US) to consider Nicaragua.

JM of Managua of GA 9:47AM April 19, 2011

I went down to Nicaragua on a surf trip a couple of years ago as an alternative to Costa Rica. Nicaragua is like Costa Rica 20 years. Affordabe with no crowds. I just recently bought a beach house at Rancho Santana. Love it!! It's here if you want to see it: http://www.NicaraguaSurfingRental.com
David

David Ralph of FL 8:18AM April 19, 2011

Like anything else if you never been there will you just don't know what you are missing. I will invite everyone to travel to Nicaragua and Visit Granada, Nicaragua.
You will in fall in love the nature of the people and the surroundings of the city.
http://www.nicaragua.com/

rr of FL 8:09AM April 19, 2011

Great article! I love reading articles about Nicaragua that highlight the beauty, strength and carino of the Nicaraguan people in addition to the beauty and richness of the land. Went down 8 years ago, fell in love with so much of the country and brought back my own little piece of Nicaragua: my husband! We live in the US now and have a 2 year old son but travel back every year and own a home there. We will be retiring in Nicaragua someday. Can't wait!

SS of MI 3:29PM April 18, 2011

My wife and I fell in love with Granada and it's the people who 'closed the deal' and resulted in our buying there. There just isn't any other place where you'll find more genuine smiles and welcome. Sure there is poverty here but people are hard working and I've yet to see any the kind of in your face 'gringo' attitude unfortunately found elsewhere.
Damn even the lady running the ice cream stand by the supermercado gives me a kiss on the cheek as welcome back when we return after absence of a month or two.

Fred Cressman 3:17PM April 18, 2011