Day 1
Managua
- Arrive at the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport where you will be greeted by your English speaking host
- Private transfer 1 km to the beautiful Hotel Camino Real
- Settle in and enjoy the afternoon and evening at your leisure
Accommodation: Camino Real Hotel & Convention Centre
Day 2
Managua & Granada
- Meet your group and host for breakfast
- After introductions and a walk through of the week’s agenda visit various shopping venues in Managua including Pricesmart, Sinsa and a local shopping mall
- Enjoy a typical Nicaraguan lunch at a locally owned restaurant
- Tour the Vivian Pellas Metropolitano Hospital
- Transfer 1 hour to the colonial city of Granada
- Join your group for dinner at an expat owned restaurant
- Evening at your leisure
Accommodation: Patio del Malinche
Day 3
Granada
- Expat guided walking tour & orientation of Granada
- Visit the market, a local pharmacy and an expat owned art studio & cafe
- Learn what’s required to open a bank account in Nicaragua
- Climb to the top of the bell tower of La Merced church where you can take in sprawling views of the city, Lake Nicaragua and Mombacho Volcano
- Visit central park and take in the sights of the “Calzada”
- Visit the market, a local pharmacy and an expat owned art studio & cafe
- After lunch tour Las Isletas on Lake Nicaragua by boat where you’ll visit some 365 small volcanic islands
- Join your group for dinner at an expat favored restaurant
- Take some time this evening to explore the “Calzada” on your own
- Savour a cup of locally grown coffee, sample some tasty gelato or sip a Toña (local beer) or smooth Flor de Caña (local rum)
Accommodation: Patio del Malinche
Day 4
Granada & León
- Meet with a lawyer who will tell you all you need to know about purchasing real estate in Nicaragua
- Meet a local real estate agent who will show you 3 to 4 rental and real estate options in various neighborhoods in Granada
- After lunch transfer 2 hours to Nicaragua’s second largest city León
- Enjoy dinner with your group while discussing pros & cons of living in Granada
- Take some time on your own to check out the evening social scene in León
Accommodation: Hotel Cacique Adiact
Day 5
León
- Expat guided walking tour & orientation of León
- Visit the local market, grocery store and an expat owned bakery
- Explore central park and observe incredible views of the city from the rooftop of Cathedral of León
- After lunch travel 20 minutes to the nearby beaches of Poneloya and Las Penitas
- Spend the afternoon relaxing at a Canadian owned beach bar and restaurant
- Learn to make the popular Nicaraguan appetizer known as “ceviche”
- Join your group and host for dinner at a Nicaraguan favored restaurant
- Enjoy the evening at your leisure
Accommodation: Hotel Cacique Adiact
Day 6
León & San Juan del Sur
- Meet with a local real estate agent who will show you 3 – 4 different properties in León
- Over lunch discuss the pros and cons of living in León
- Transfer 2.5 hours to the beach town of San Juan del Sur
- Enjoy dinner at one of our favorite restaurants
- Take some time on your own to check out the evening social scene in San Juan
- Depending on the night join some other expats for trivia or tune into some live music
Accommodation: Hotel Victoriano
Day 7
San Juan del Sur
- Expat guided walking tour & orientation of San Juan del Sur
- Discover where expats shop for both locally sourced items and imported food products
- Learn how to obtain a local phone number and post office box; also learn what’s required to bring your pet into Nicaragua
- Enjoy lunch with your group at an expat owned restaurant
- Travel 20 minutes to the beautiful Playa Hermosa and enjoy an afternoon of sun, sand and surf
- After dinner choose to spend a quiet evening in or venture out on your own to explore some more of San Juan “after dark”
Accommodation: Hotel Victoriano
Day 8
San Juan del Sur
- Meet with a lawyer who will answer questions about the process of obtaining residency and the importation of household goods and vehicles
- After lunch meet with a real estate agent who will show you a selection of 3 – 4 rental and real estate properties in and around town
- Delight in a spectacular sunset and delicious dinner at a popular beach front restaurant in the company of new friends
- Wrap up the evening with final questions and discussions about relocation to Nicaragua
Accommodation: Hotel Victoriano
Day 9
Managua
- Private transfer 2.5 hours from Hotel Victoriano in San Juan del Sur to the airport in Managua
- Board your flight home and say, “Adios to Nicaragua” for now
WANT MORE TIME IN COUNTRY? ADD ON EXTRA DAYS & NIGHTS!
If you would like to spend additional time in country researching relocation or simply vacationing here we are happy to create a customized add-on package for you! Contact us for details.