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Nicaragua! Get to know this emerging economy and center of tourism, after being a country troubled by over 30 years of civil war. Now, many Americans and Europeans are finding the beaches and mountains of this third world country a great place to have an economical vacation, and possibly invest, live and retire.


If you come to Nicaragua first on vacation, you will be able to sample the history of the colonial city of Granada, the grandeur of Lake Nicaragua, and Nicaragua’s many inactive and still active volcanoes. In fact, Nicaragua is known as the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes.


Should you decide to live or retire or invest in Nicaragua, you will want to know about where to live, the changing government, economy, taxes, the labor force, medical care and business opportunities. Tourism is growing rapidly in Nicaragua, and so are the services associated with the travel industry, and people accustomed to higher living standards, and also the increasing appetite of the Nicaraguan people for the better things in life.


This book covers the gamut of topics from personal traveling safety in Nicaragua, to renting a car, finding internet services, restaurants, learning Spanish, nightlife, finding embassies, business services and investing in the stock market or real estate. Use the index below to find your topic of interest. We hope to see you on your vacation / holiday to this land where the opportunity for inexpensive travel and budget living still presently exist



LIVING AND INVESTING IN THE NEW NICARAGUA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CONTENTS
Investing in Nicaragua
The Lay of the Land
Weather
Where to Live in Nicaragua
A Great One-of-a-Kind Tour
Nicaragua's History in Brief
Government
Economy
The People
How Much Does it Cost to Live in Nicaragua
Money
Tipping
Affordable Hired Help
Nicaragua's Labor Code
Staying Healthy
Banking
Taxes
Tax Protection
Forming A Panamanian (Offshore) Corporation
Investing in Nicaragua INFO
Nicaragua's Nascent Stock Market
Real Estate Investment
Finding Work
Starting a Business
Occasional Roadblocks to Doing Business in Nicaragua
Common Business sense in Nicaragua
Dealing With Bureaucracy
How to Become a Legal Resident of Nicaragua
Shipping an Automobile or Household Goods to Nicaragua
Driving an Automobile to Nicaragua
How to Find a Lawyer
Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Nicaragua
Nicaraguan Consulates and Embassies Abroad
Some Sound Advice
Books, Magazines and Newspapers
Television and Radio
Video Rentals
Shopping
Nicaraguan Pastimes
How to Make New Friends
Love and Permanent Companionship
Nightlife and Entertainment
Gambling
Movies and Theaters in Nicaragua
Telephone Services
Internet Services
Mail Service
Receiving Money from Abroad
How to Learn Spanish
Spanish Language Schools
Nicaragua's Institutions of Higher Learning
Private Elementary and High Schools
Excellent Books for Learning Spanish
Air Travel to, in, and around Nicaragua
Traveling by Bus in Nicaragua
Bus Travel to and from Nicaragua
Traveling by Taxi in Nicaragua
Automobile Rentals
Driving in Nicaragua
Traveling by Boat
Keeping Your Bearings Straight
Affordable Food
Nicaragua's Holidays
Religion
Bringing Your Pet to Nicaragua
Understanding the Metric System
Personal Safety in Nicaragua
Life As An Expatriate
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING IN NICARAGUA
United States Embassy Services
SUGGESTED READING
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS



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