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Mandy & Me

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Reflecting on Two Years as a Nicaraguan Expat

– My Nicaraguan Bestie Mandy (and me)!

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We’re Gordon and Elisha. A Canadian couple living a relaxed life in the colorful beach town of San Juan del Sur. We sell real estate and help people relocate. If you’re looking for information on life and travel in Nicaragua you’ve come to the right place!

A Glimpse of Our Daily Life

Creamy, a little spicy, and packed with flavour! T Creamy, a little spicy, and packed with flavour! The Tequila-Chipotle Cream pasta with chicken hits the spot at Dale Pues. Add a glass of sangria (or two) and call it a good night! ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿท . . . #InNicaNow #whatiatetoday #goodeats #SanJuanDelSur #foodporn
๐Ÿšจ WAIT! WHAT? A new home with solar power, a priva ๐Ÿšจ WAIT! WHAT? A new home with solar power, a private well, a workshop AND a plunge pool for under $200K in San Juan del Sur? ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Yup. That's why this one caught our attention too! While many properties focus on the view, this one comes with the practical features that make everyday life in Nicaragua easier: โ˜€๏ธ Solar power when the grid goes down ๐Ÿ’ง Your own private well ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ A separate workshop for projects and storage ๐ŸŒด A plunge pool ๐Ÿ• A fully fenced yard for dogs, kids, gardens, chickens ... whatever your dream looks like. Located in El Oro, just minutes from the center of town and the beach, this newly constructed home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1500 square feet of indoor living space, and a 1500 mยฒ lot. And if that's not enough space? The lot next door is available too! This isn't a luxury mansion pretending to be practical. It's a practical property that's actually pretty awesome. Offered at $199 000 USD. โœจ ๐Ÿ“ฉ Send us a DM to arrange a viewing or ask us your questions! View the complete listing at: horizontenica.com
Saving you a seat for sunset happy hour at El Timรณ Saving you a seat for sunset happy hour at El Timรณn! ๐ŸŒ… Local beers are just $1.70 USD, while a glass of wine or a cocktail is only $4 USD. Tag 3 friends youโ€™d save a seat for. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป . . . #InNicaNow #SanJuanDelSur #NicaraguaLife #SunsetHappyHour
๐ŸŽ‰ SOLD! ๐Ÿ”‘ This one took patience, persistence, an ๐ŸŽ‰ SOLD! ๐Ÿ”‘ This one took patience, persistence, and the right buyer ... but we made it happen! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป Huge thanks to our sellers for trusting us throughout the journey. Weโ€™re super grateful to have been part of it and wish you guys all the best with whatever amazing adventures you get up to next! โœจ And of course big congratulations to our buyers on their new home! ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ๐ŸŒด Wishing you a smooth transition as you settle into life in Nicaragua! ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ . . . #InNicaNow #HorizonteNica #JustSold #SanJuanDelSur #NicaraguaRealEstate
A much needed rainy day! . . . #InNicaNow #RainyS A much needed rainy day! . . . #InNicaNow #RainySeason #expatlife #DiscoverMiNicaragua
Meet the Tafoya family! ๐Ÿ’— They came to San Juan d Meet the Tafoya family! ๐Ÿ’— They came to San Juan del Sur from Las Vegas, ready to find a place to call home. After exploring a few different options with us, they quickly found the perfect fit: a 3-bedroom ocean-view villa with a large private pool, just minutes from town. ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒŠ Last week, Elisha had the pleasure of showing them around town, and naturally, a coco frรญo stop was in order! ๐Ÿฅฅ Alisha and David, thank you for trusting us to help you find your happy place in San Juan del Sur. Weโ€™re excited for your next chapter and feel grateful to be part of your journey! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ . . . #InNicaNow #MovingToNicaragua #sanjuandelsur #LifeInNicaragua
๐Ÿ“ฃ NEW TO THE MARKET! ๐Ÿ†• Live & Earn in San Juan de ๐Ÿ“ฃ NEW TO THE MARKET! ๐Ÿ†• Live & Earn in San Juan del Sur! This unique in-town property includes a 4-bedroom home + 5 furnished rental apartments. . ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 10 Bedrooms ๐Ÿšฟ 8 Bathrooms ๐Ÿ“ 600 meters from the beach . Offered at $399 000 USD. โœจ . Visit ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป www.horizontenica.com ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿป for more photos and full details. . To schedule an in-person showing or virtual tour, send us a message. . ๐Ÿ“ฒ Gordon MacKay +505 8561 4613 realestate@innicanow.com . Real Estate INVUR-UCBR-PN-NO-0098-2025 . . . #SanJuanDelSur #NicaraguaRealEstate #SanJuanDelSurRealEstate #NicaraguaProperty #InvestmentProperty
Sunset magic at Playa el Coco. ๐Ÿช„ . . . #InNicaNow Sunset magic at Playa el Coco. ๐Ÿช„ . . . #InNicaNow #SunsetLover #travel #instamood #discoverminicaragua
Wake up to monkeys in the trees, tropical birds, a Wake up to monkeys in the trees, tropical birds, and nothing but nature around you. ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฆœ This fully furnished duplex gives you plenty of flexibility. Live in the cozy upper home and rent the private lower suite ... or keep it free for when friends and family come to visit. Peaceful, private, and one of those properties you really have to experience in person. We'd happily have our morning coffee here every day. โ˜•๐ŸŒด Reach out if you think this could be your kind of place! . . . #InNicaNow #HorizonteNica #SanJuanDelSurRealEstate #JungleLiving #LivingInNicaragua
Thinking about buying or renting a motorcycle in N Thinking about buying or renting a motorcycle in Nicaragua? Here are a few things to know before hitting the road: ๐Ÿ๏ธ Helmets are required by law. ๐Ÿชช Riders need a valid motorcycle license. ๐Ÿ’ต Moto insurance costs approximately $35 USD per year. ๐ŸšฆThe current maximum speed limit for motorcycles is 40 kmph (on highways). Don't let the old speed limit signs fool you. Whether you're zipping around town or venturing beyond the nearby beaches, a motorcycle is a fun and practical way to experience Nicaragua. In fact, if you ask Gordon, he'll tell you it's hands down the best way to see the country. ๐Ÿ˜Ž . . . #InNicaNow #ExpatLiving #HondaNavi #MotorcycleLife #SanJuanDelSur
One of our favorite parts of what we do is getting One of our favorite parts of what we do is getting to connect with such interesting people along the way. Meet Chris! ๐Ÿ‘‹ He recently made the move to Nicaragua from Oklahoma, after spending much of the last 20 years living and working in Tanzania. He decided it was time to slow things down and start a new chapter here. Now he's settling into life in San Juan del Sur with his adorable new sidekick, Milo. ๐Ÿถ Chris, we're so happy you're here! Wishing you and Milo lots of new friends, plenty of unforgettable sunsets, and many great adventures ahead. Thanks for letting us be a small part of your journey. Bienvenidos! ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ โ™ฅ๏ธ . . . #InNicaNow #MoveToNicaragua #SanJuanDelSur #ExpatLife #NewBeginnings
Our favorite Nicaraguan event of the year has come Our favorite Nicaraguan event of the year has come and goneโ€”Palo Lucio 2026! ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐ŸŽ‰ The climb began at 1 PM, and after more than two hours of determination (powered along the way by Joyita and cervezas) the white flag at the top of the greasy pole was captured at 3:23 PM. ๐Ÿณ๏ธ Felicidades to the entire team, with a special shout-out to lsmael, who braved the crazy height and heat to go to the very top of the pole and claim the flag. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿป Until next year, Palo Lucio! โค๏ธ . . . #InNicaNow #PaloLucio #SanJuandelSur #GreasyPole #DiscovermiNicaragua
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