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American, Married
Lives in Bismarck, North Dakota
Speaks Spanish English
Registration: 12 January 2017
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Naturalisation and citizenship in Nicaragua by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Nicaragua? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
So this is only based on my research on the info that's already out there as I am not at the point where I am going through this process. However, I like to be prepared and armed with info so I'm not flying blind. First step would ... Read More
Where the best place to relax and spend winter by cannonman55
Hi I'm scott and I retire soon and wanted to read more to see where the best place to relax and spend my winters, I'm from Canada, and so far my reading has led me here.
Aw Nicadude I'm sorry to hear you haven't had a good experience. It really would help to have a good foundation in the language. Do you speak any Spanish? It would be definitely hard to get around if you didn't. The thing is that ... Read More
Where the best place to relax and spend winter by cannonman55
Hi I'm scott and I retire soon and wanted to read more to see where the best place to relax and spend my winters, I'm from Canada, and so far my reading has led me here.
I guess that depends on what you are looking for. Looking for beaches? Do you want to stay away from the tourists? Looking for cooler weather? The more specific you are, the more we can bring some ideas for you to consider. Have you ever visited ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Nicaragua by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Nicaragua. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
I took Spanish in high school...in the middle-of-nowhere North Dakota. Funny to think about as it was (and still is) the whitest town you'll ever find. How can one practice Span in a setting like that?...you can't... Pretty much learned the ... Read More
Investment Visa by vanessachant
Hi, We are an Australian couple that have traveled extensively and have fallen in love with Nicaragua, we have found a property in Las Penitas near Leon that we would love to buy and follow our dream of opening a guest house/hostel. We have been ...
Hi. Do you mean residency as an investor? I've been doing a lot of "googling" for when it's my turn to get residency and eventually citizenship. Here are some links with general info about the kinds of residencies you can obtain in ... Read More
Nicaraguan Quirks and other amusing things
What are some quirky things that you have noticed; those things you only find when you go out on the streets and not in any encyclopedia or dictionary. What are things that you find amusing? Here's some quirks and amusing things I've ... Read More
kids and education outside of Managua by melissaryan
Hello, We are looking to move to Nica in about a year and a half. Our kids will be 9 and 10 and don't speak Spanish. We are interested in what people do with kids in the smaller towns. We aren't sure where we will be living... we have 2 ...
How small are you thinking with a "small town"? The smaller it is, the less there is "to do" if that makes sense. Life in Nicaragua in general moves at a slower pace. Many folks spend their days sitting in the porch and people ... Read More
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 ...
These are some that I've heard over the years: * "Nicaragua?....what part of Africa is that from?" * "Do they have electricity?" followed by "Do they have cars?" :dumbom: * On Missions trips: "They're ... Read More
New members of the Nicaragua forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nicaragua forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Buenaaaaaaaaaaaaaas. I'm Jess. I'm a home-grown, North Dakotan, farm kid happily married to a Nicaraguan which now makes me a Dakotaraguan. We are here stateside until he gets citizenship and then we will start thinking about living down ... Read More