playarocadave
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my biggest concern is which beach should I head for? by bobbie12
For the last few years I've done nothing but talk about moving abroad. Yet, up to now, the only thing that's moved is my mouth. Now I'm retired and for the most part live off the money I get from Social Security. I'm quite sure this ...
If you want lot's of expats, San Juan is your destination, 10 times more there than anywhere else on the beach. My wife and I decided to go north to a less populated/dense/more expensive area and ended up 11 years ago in Las Penitas-Leon, a ... Read More
Environmental protection in Nicaragua by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Nicaragua? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
We have 6400 kwh of solar panels helping us run the hotel during the day and help out with 12 6V deep cell batteries when power is down. I've been fighting with the government's agencies MEMs #1 to fight Union Fenosa's refusal to give us ... Read More
Best cities to live in Nicaragua by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’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 ...
Pacific ocean paradise without the heavy tourist attractions and higher costs. Leon and Las Penitas. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Nicaragua by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Nicaragua. What ...
Small world, I was a Vaca Bulldog, UC Davis grad too. Come north to Las Penitas-Leon, 25 miles west of Leon, the bugs are much friendlier, and a piece of paradise awaits. My wife and I have been here for 10 years. We are "ON THE BEACH. see ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Nicaragua by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Nicaragua. What ...
Learn to live without waffles with extra butter, real butter? No way, we found a way, and somehow have found a lot of things we would do without if we had to, but found most of them if you reach out, like this ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, share! Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Nicaragua by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Nicaragua. What ...
We moved here in 2006 from California, and for me, waffles were a must. We lived in Las Penitas-Leon, just 13 miles from the 2nd largest city in the country. Could we find a waffle iron? No, then we went to the capital of Managua, went to as many ... Read More
Fees in Private Clinic of Nicaragua ? by armaan83
Hi Does anyone know how much fees General Physician Charge vs Specailist ? And how health care system works ..? Does any national health insurance or social security is available ? Just want to know how it works .
I had aortic bypass surgery here in Managua, a guest at our hotel had a similar one at UCLA Med Center and cost her and the insurance company $192,000. Mine cost under $10,000, best MRI's, CAT scans and especially doctors. They made nearly ... Read More
Healthcare in Nicaragua by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Nicaragua ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Nicaragua? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Just a quickie, but I couldn't even play golf without having to use my putter to climb up to the green, so basically had to quit, and that was after a lifetime of sports, even owning and running tennis clubs. Kasier Permanente told me it was my ... Read More
Pros and Cons of living near Leon? by Schoonertiki
I plan to move to Nicaragua in April. I have never been there but I will make it my new home. I choose near leon as my preference for living there. People living near there give me the pro's and cons. Sure would like to know the ways to get ...
Well, April is coming up and it is Semana Santa, the busiest time of year. I and my wife, from Calif/Colorado, have a great little ocean front hotel in Las Penitas-Leon, just 20 minutes west of Leon on the Pacific Ocean. playaroca.com That is the ... Read More
Rental housing lomg term. by Rakel Bob
We are looking for a rental unit on or close to the beach. We are looking for rentals under 500 dollars a month. We are going to be Retured Expats. Any information would ne greatly appreciated. Thanks
We have several rental houses in Las Penitas, unfurnished and furnished, ON THE BEACH and right off the beach, $300-$700. 20 minutes/13 miles west of Leon on the Pacific Ocean. Contact David or Cookie or Max at the Playa Roca Beach Hotel, Las ... Read More
Places to Visit in Nicaragua by bhushancmalshe
Can anybody guide me to know a list of places that one must visit in Nicaragua
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advice on nicaragua by travelleen
Hello, My husband and I are interested in visiting Nicaragua and possibly retiring there. Can anyone give us advice as to where to visit and stay? We are "low maintenance" travelers so we don't need a high end hotel. We are interested in Leon and ...
We live 13 miles west of Leon on the Pacific Ocean, own the unique little hotel on the ocean called the Playa Roca Beach Hotel. No chocolates on the pillow, but 1st world setting, the best there is. We have rooms from 20-$45 for ocean front, so ... Read More