Gene Estes
@majicjack
American expat in Nicaragua
Forum posts
21
Contacts
3
About me
American
Lives in poneloya
Speaks Texan fluently, english ok and some spanish
Registration: 06 July 2012
Activity
Single Woman looking to "retire" by carolinesqueaky
I am a single woman (not yet 40) looking to check out South and Central America, with the possibility of staying long-term. I'm currently researching Panama, Ecuador and Nicaragua... but am having a difficult time in trying to determine which! I'm ...
By all means, do not give a contractor money and leave. If you are going to build a home, be here when it is being built. GET A WRITTEN CONTRACT. Use your lawyer. One recommend by an expat that has used them. Don't buy the line I have a friend ... Read More
Safety in Nicaragua by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Nicaragua? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
We have lived here for 6 years. Nicaragua is very safe. Can you get items stolen from you? Yes. However a few precautions can prevent this. There is extremely little violent crime committed against Expats. Isolated incidents yes but rare. Walking ... Read More
Couple with their pickup, travel trailer, and two dogs headed down by ariznative
I put more information in my profile (click on the ariznative to the left) as I didn't realize I could post an intro here, so read up on us! Basically, we're in our early 50's, sick of the U.S. and we've left everything behind ...
We are from a ranching background and kind of think what you are looking for. For the first 5 1/2 years here we lived near a large town and then on the beach. The last 6 months we have moved to the mountains and are much more relaxed and happy. With ... Read More
Couple with their pickup, travel trailer, and two dogs headed down by ariznative
I put more information in my profile (click on the ariznative to the left) as I didn't realize I could post an intro here, so read up on us! Basically, we're in our early 50's, sick of the U.S. and we've left everything behind ...
Charlene, there are several single ladies that have come to Nicaragua to check it out and have decided to and are going to make their home here. One is Peggyjune on this site. She spent a couple of days with us when we were living in Poneloya which ... Read More
Packagedelivery fromthe USA. by majicjack
Several weeks ago someone was seeking information about receiving and sending packages to and from the USA. I posted that AEROCASILLAS.COM might be worth a try. I just finished my first deal with them and it went tremendously well. I recently had a ...
There is no weight limit. They have a rate chart that you can check and tell very close to what the charges will be. When you sign up with them they will send you a password(which you can change) and account number. You will also get an address for ... Read More
Packagedelivery fromthe USA.
Several weeks ago someone was seeking information about receiving and sending packages to and from the USA. I posted that AEROCASILLAS.COM might be worth a try. I just finished my first deal with them and it went tremendously well. I recently had a ... Read More
Risks and benefits of Nicaraguan retirement by seoulguy
As with many retirees in the US these days, expenses are catching up and pushing us over the edge, particularly the cost of housing. At the same time, apart from Social Security and pensions, health care is a major issue. In brief, untethering ...
The first thing I would say is if you are in bad health, don't move to Nicaragua. If you are expecting the same care and treatment you would receive in the USA it is not going to happen. They do have some good hospitals here and the prices are ... Read More
Hi everybody in Nicaragua!! by larryandmichelleboyd
I am arriving in Nicaragua on October 6th and will be there through the 12th. Planning on looking at several different properties in different areas such as Leon, San Jorge, San Juan Del Sur and the Madriz area. Any advice on my travels would be ...
Get the retirement residency. It has some very good benefits. The downside is that you can't get a RUK (business license ) unless you incorporate. The difference is night and day between a tourist visa and residency. There is a lawyer here on this ... Read More
Sustainable farming in Nicaragua by Axp103
Is Sustainable farming in Nicaragua a possibility. Fundamental to my interest is buying a small finca of a few acres (or hectares)to grow a marvelously nutritional plant known in this hemisphere as moringa. It is already being grown in Nicaragua. ...
I farmed when I first got to Nicaragua. The soil is very fertile and produces great vegetables. I did not have a special permit but sold all my produce in the markets. If you have a good product the other venders in the market will buy you out very ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Nicaragua by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Nicaragua, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
can't think of any Read More
Living without residency by carrie_h99
Is it really necessary to pursue residency? We are considering a move to Nicaragua. I will work remotely for a US company, and my husband is a stay at home dad. We have three children. My income will cover the rentier requirements, but my ...
You can renew your visa in-country after 90 days and only go to Costa Rica every six months. You will pay for the Visa. From what friends tell me it cost about C$ 1700 to renew in Nicaragua. Every six months you need to leave the country for 72 ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Nicaragua by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Nicaragua, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1. It is a good place to hide from the law in the United States or anyplace else as far as that is concerned. 2. The corruption here is much cheaper than most other countries. 3. If you do have the money, you can get anything done regardless of what ... Read More
not too cold and not too hot in Nicaragua by ladypacman
Hello all, I haven't posted in a long time, but we are still considering Nicaragua for retirement and I am still researching. One of the problems I'm having is finding a place with moderate weather and access to good healthcare. I love the sound ...
We have been in Nicaragua three and a half years and are residence of Nicaragua. I have worked and traveled allover this country and have never seen anyplace too cold. The range you stated sounds like Estili would be the place. There are a lot of ... Read More
Seeking some ex-pat suggestions on an upcoming trip- by terpfan
Hi, My fiancee and I are thinking of doing our honeymoon to Nica. I've spent a few months across the border in Costa Rica and am familiar with CR, but only briefly traveled north. (I'm also using the trip to scout out potential properties for a ...
Nicaragua is a good place to retire. Alittle culture shock at first, but you have been to central america before. Your fiance we see the diference. Poneloya and Las Penitas are two small fishing villages 12 miles southwest oof Leon. You can buy ... Read More
Relocation attorney info? by nicamedia.sales
Hi Folks I have been living here for six years after sailing and working in every country in Central America, most of the Caribbean and some in South America. I choose Nicaragua carefully after checking out the other tropical countries down ...
If there ia anything such as an honest lawyer, Paul Tiffer comes close. He is on this site and I have sent several people to him and they were happy. Gon't just throw the money out there in Nicaragua. Pay as things get done and not before. Get a ... Read More