Some items like vehicles, electronics and imported food products cost more to purchase in Nicaragua than they do in Canada and the USA, while others cost much less. It’s been awhile since I’ve grocery shopped in Canada, but if my memory serves me correctly, the last time I bought a pineapple …
Eliberto approached me on the beach today in hopes of selling me a whistle. I didn’t need a whistle, nor did I want a whistle — and even though I was slick with sweat and anxious to get on with my errands — I decided to take a minute to talk to him. I …
Semana Santa in San Juan del Sur equates to the biggest party of the year in Nicaragua. To avoid the crowds and craziness this week long celebration brings many resident expats and locals prefer to get out of town, while on the other hand, many of us choose to stick around. …
Every so often we get an email from someone asking whether or not they should import their vehicle into Nicaragua. And our reply is always the same. “Don’t do it!” Here are a couple reasons why: 1. Foreign vehicles entering Nicaragua will only be granted a 30 day permit to be in transit. …
Today’s post is a follow up to a recent article we published titled “Making the Move: 6 Items to Pack in Your Suitcase”. Here’s a list of 6 more items we recommend packing in your suitcase for a move to Nicaragua. #1 SUNSCREEN Although sunscreen is available everywhere here, it’s expensive. Very expensive, in fact! At $13.27 …
