Through the rose colored sunglasses of a tourist San Juan del Sur looks untouched by Covid. Walking around the streets our shops and restaurants are open. Few people are seen wearing masks. The streets are busy with vehicles and pedestrians going about their day.
As we handed out our very last relief package dozens of families still surrounded us asking for support. The look of despair on their faces when we told them we had nothing more to give was heartbreaking. The need in the community of Tola was much greater than our team of volunteers had anticipated.
Through her work Nicaraguan collage artist Maria Delgado aims to take you to a psychedelic retro-world. Commissioning her to create 3 pieces for our home was an awesome “new to us” experience. It is with pleasure that we introduce Maria to you today!
Amazing but true! Most of the homeowner’s we know in Nicaragua do not have house insurance.
In Canada this is unheard of. In fact, you can’t even get a mortgage if you don’t have insurance. Here in Nicaragua you can’t get a mortgage at all. So … the home you pay cash for … is yours to care for as you please.
But is neglecting to insure your home in Nicaragua wise? Presumably not. Hence our research into this topic.
As coronavirus (COVID-19) spread around the world — and with Nicaragua’s first confirmed case announced on March 18th — Gordon and I started practicing social distancing. While it would be logical to think we would end up spending less money this month, this was not the case.
Our expenses for March 2020 came to a grand total of $1273.14 USD.
Stunning views. Check! Spacious interior. Check! Close to town. Check! Well-priced. Check!
Spanning over 2800 square feet Casa Vista Mar offers stunning year round sunset views overlooking the bay of San Juan. The prime location of this lovingly maintained two story 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home places you a 5-minute drive from the center of town and the beach.
