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7 years ago
Catzworket

Older Single Women Expats by Catzworket

Hi, my name is Kaayla and I have been contemplating retiring in the next 18 months when I am 60. I am from Vancouver, love my city dearly but the cost of living here is getting unaffordable so I am looking at alternative overseas countries, ...

HeyBlue

The name Hey Blue comes from a 30+ year hobby. I umpired College & some high school. Players call umpires Blue. LIke they call Football Refs Zibra. Can you guess why? Basketball Refs have the same nickname on the court. In the old days we ... Read More

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7 years ago
Catzworket

Older Single Women Expats by Catzworket

Hi, my name is Kaayla and I have been contemplating retiring in the next 18 months when I am 60. I am from Vancouver, love my city dearly but the cost of living here is getting unaffordable so I am looking at alternative overseas countries, ...

HeyBlue

Gosh, what you plan is a big endeavor. I’ve been visiting Nica since 1978. Sometimes for 3 to 6 months at a time. I’ve pretty much stayed in every town down there. I have come to the opinion that I prefer, for longer stays, cooler ... Read More

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7 years ago
Madone Rider

Meeting expats in Nicaragua by Madone Rider

Hello all - My significant other and I are coming to Nicaragua in late October to begin our process of looking for a country in which to retire. She's been there about 3 other times, this will be my first visit. We are hoping to meet up with some ...

HeyBlue

Nadine, Did you have any luck meeting xpats ? Just wondering. I too will be coming down. Probably June. I usually do this every other year and spend a few months in an area. Been visiting Nica since 1978. Love it. Good luck to you guys. Read More

HeyBlue replied to a thread
7 years ago
Catzworket

Older Single Women Expats by Catzworket

Hi, my name is Kaayla and I have been contemplating retiring in the next 18 months when I am 60. I am from Vancouver, love my city dearly but the cost of living here is getting unaffordable so I am looking at alternative overseas countries, ...

HeyBlue

Don’t forget the White Town’s. The climate there is between cool and hot. I’ve been vacationing in Nica since 1978. Love the people. It’s like growing up in the 50’s & 60’s in the USA. People sit outside ... Read More

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7 years ago
Julien

New: Gatherings and events in Nicaragua by Julien

Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Nicaragua? To help you meet people and find outings in Nicaragua, we launched a Gatherings and Events section in Nicaragua: you can now follow what’s going ...

HeyBlue

Nanna, We took some tours out of Granada. We toured the Isleta's, Omotepe Island, The Volcano overlooking Granada, and of course the buggy ride tour of Granada. That took us about 4 days to explore all. The horse carriage ride was about ... Read More

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7 years ago
BruceCanNic

How to Begin Immigration Process to Nic from Can ? by BruceCanNic

Hello All, I am very interested in moving from Vancouver, Canada to Nicaragua but have not found the proper information as to how to begin the process as there is no embassy or consulate in Canada. Has anyone recently gone through the process. Do I ...

HeyBlue

Yes, that's it. Read More

HeyBlue replied to a thread
7 years ago
Madone Rider

Meeting expats in Nicaragua by Madone Rider

Hello all - My significant other and I are coming to Nicaragua in late October to begin our process of looking for a country in which to retire. She's been there about 3 other times, this will be my first visit. We are hoping to meet up with some ...

HeyBlue

When you arrive at your first stop, post here that your here and looking to meet xpats in The city your in. My significant other, of 41 years this May, and I will be moving to Granada between May 1st and June 30th. Whenever the Spirit moves us. ... Read More

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7 years ago
BruceCanNic

How to Begin Immigration Process to Nic from Can ? by BruceCanNic

Hello All, I am very interested in moving from Vancouver, Canada to Nicaragua but have not found the proper information as to how to begin the process as there is no embassy or consulate in Canada. Has anyone recently gone through the process. Do I ...

HeyBlue

When you go to www.A42.com it tells you site coming soon. I guess just like at the counselet in Miami & Houston, keep trying. Maybe one day you will get your questioned answered. Here is what I've learned. Gather your required paperwork. ... Read More

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7 years ago
springalot

Need a good Real Estate Agent in Nicaragua...know any? by springalot

Hello Expat.com Members! My wife and I are considering moving to Nicaragua to retire. We currently reside in the USA. Has anyone used a good Real Estate Agent in Nicaragua that they could recommend to us? Preferrably from an established company ...

HeyBlue

Thanx for the tip. Wife & I moving down to Granada by July 1st. I was looking at Casa Granada Properties. But I don't know anything about them. Thanx again for the heads up. Read More

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7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living in Nicaragua - 2017 by Priscilla

Hello, Before moving to Nicaragua, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...

HeyBlue

Hi Precilla, Nice article and pretty inclusive concerning all possiple questions. If I have a question I surely will ask you. The wife and I are moving down on July 30th of this year. Finally she is retiring. I have been retired since 2013. We ... Read More

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7 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Nicaragua by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Nicaragua. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

HeyBlue

Every town I've stayed in since 1978 was interesting and peaceful. Depending on what you want or what you are looking for will dictate which town is for you. Get a Nicaraguan Travel book. You can find them at any book store. In these books ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Nicaragua by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Nicaragua can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Nicaragua? What are ...

HeyBlue

My first trip to Nica was August 1978. I was prepared having been to Mexico I was prepared as if I were going to Mexico. What an eye opener. The people of Nica are nothing like what I thought. They are so friendly and compassionate. They love ... Read More

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8 years ago
JNendza

Moving our Pets by JNendza

We are planning to relocate to Nicaragua in the next year and we would love any help we can get on moving our pets with us. We have two older rescue dogs that we want to bring with us. We are not sure of the best way or if there is any service that ...

HeyBlue

I researched this in 2013. I found the only two cities that have such accomedations to fly pets overseas is in LA & Miami. Miami was closer for me so I called that airline. I think it was American or could be Conntental. Do a Google search on ... Read More

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8 years ago
DMA05

Expats in Matagalpa? by DMA05

Hi- I am planning to move to Matagalpa in the next month or two- any expats there?

HeyBlue

Look up encuentra24.com. Every thing you want to find in Nica. Look at the "for rent, Matagalpa. You may find expats that way. They move in and out all the time. Some may want to sub-lease their place for a month or so. That way, they still ... Read More

HeyBlue replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New: Gatherings and events in Nicaragua by Julien

Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Nicaragua? To help you meet people and find outings in Nicaragua, we launched a Gatherings and Events section in Nicaragua: you can now follow what’s going ...

HeyBlue

What's your itinerary? Where do you plan on staying? What towns? Do you know which towns & sites you wish to visit? Read More