Entrepreneurs, investors, retirees – expats and future expats, all of those headed to Nicaragua for business, retirement, or to buy that vacation home by the beach, the Nicaragua Lifestyle Conference May 15, 2013 in Managua is designed with these people in mind.
CharletonHeston isn't Moses but try telling my parents that. Similarly, Nicaragua's President, Daniel Ortega, isn't a villain but try telling the average U.S. citizen that. And so the reality vs. image crisis in Nicaragua continues. Since his return to power in a Democratic election nearly four years ago, President Ortega has become a caricature of what he is supposed to be rather than the leader he has become. News coverage tends to be focused on the relationships he maintains with world leaders opposed to US policy rather than on the positive substantive actions of his term as President. Listening only to these reports, one would assume the worst about this country and its leadership.
El Salvador and Nicaragua are countries that are quite different from each other in more than one way. El Salvador is characterized by its green and mountainous landscape, while wide valleys with volcanoes rising out of nowhere prevail in Nicaragua. For years, the only viable route between these two countries has been by land, crossing Honduras and, therefore, four borders. This journey takes 12 hours, approximately, including migration procedures.
For visitors who come to Central America in a Multi-destination circuit, Cruce del Golfo is, by far, the best choice for a connection between El Salvador and Nicaragua; specifically to connect two of the main attractions of these countries: the cities of Suchitoto and León.
You’ve been hearing for years how Central America has become an increasingly desirable location for North Americans to reside. With its beautiful palm tree-lined beaches, tropical climate year-round, and affordability, it is no wonder that so many folks are making the move.
We’re now in Nicaragua. We’ve been staying at a resort on the beach, called Gran Pacifica. This is where Garry’s brother Murray and wife Teena live. What a beautiful place. You can see the ocean from their backyard. The sunsets are especially beautiful. Garry and I have taken numerous walks on the beach. Not only are we getting good exercise but I’ve been finding great sea shells.
Listening to the waves against the shore is just one of those really relaxing sounds. Its like listening to a stream in the mountains. We’ve decided that this is a great way to spend the winter!
The seafood (fish, shrimp, lobster, clams) is really good and the fresh fruit and veggies taste like they’re supposed to. I’m now totally addicted to watermelon.
Real risk and the perception of risk are two distinctly different things. And understanding the distinction can make the difference between being a day late and a dollar short – and reaping rewards that can last a lifetime. Let me explain.
Many people drive cars, yet are deathly afraid of flying. This is irrational, because we all know that statistically, flying is between 60 and 200 times safer than driving depending on how you measure it.
For many reasons, Nicaragua is generally not on most people’s short list as a place to visit. Believe me, I felt the same way as you may feel thirteen years ago before my first visit. But now I’ve lived here for 10 years and watched many folks become excited about the country after seeing it.
