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With Nicaragua’s recent media fame from the reality TV show Survivor, there is a definite uptick on people looking a little more closely about this central American country.  Here is a short video talking about the perceptions about Nicaragua and reality.  You will mind many of these items scattered through our blog archives, and this [...]

A nice video put together by the PRONicaragua Tourism Directive.  The beauty and diversity of the country is amazing and still relatively unknown, making it a great offshore investment opportunity.

Expats and tourists looking for a simple and quiet lifestyle should consider traveling to northern Nicaragua. With its lush landscapes, rich local art and crafts culture, moderate temperatures and magnificent vistas, the areas of Esteli and Somoto Canyon offer a refreshingly different perspective from…

Law for the Promotion of Foreign Investment (Law No. 344) The main legislation that governs foreign investment consists of Law No. 344 for the Promotion of Foreign Investments and its bylaws, as well as other sector-specific laws that provide incentives for investment. Law No. 344 provides: a) equal treatment of foreign and domestic investment; b) [...]

With a low cost of living, tropical weather and friendly locals, Nicaragua offers many options for travelers and expats seeking to relocate or buy a second home. From beautiful colonial cities like Granada and Leon, to Caribbean paradise on the Corn Islands, Nicaragua offers an abundance of natural…

Nicaragua is an original Member of the WTO, and attaches considerable importance to its participation in the multilateral trading system. Since the beginning of 1990s, Nicaragua has engaged in multilateral negotiations, regional and bilateral negotiations (Free Trade Agreements). Preferential agreements have become an important component of trade liberalization in Nicaragua. The country offers: 48 universities [...]

The impact of the financial crisis on Nicaragua has been steep and deep. They do not have a "bailout" program.  Any business, any developer, or any individual who was not operating with integrity or financial stability became exposed to the elements.  The Pelican Eyes resort in San Juan Del Sur is a prime example of [...]

The Global Peace Index 2010 (GPI) revealed recently that Nicaragua remains the second safest country in Central America. The study conducted by GPI evaluates over 149 countries and includes indicators such as the levels of military expenditure, its relations with neighboring countries, number of homicides, level of organized conflict and the level of respect for [...]

One of Nicaragua’s greatest assets is its people. Nicaragua’s population is very young; in fact 80% of the total population (an estimated 5.7 million in 2009) is under the age of 39. The country’s labor force is made up of 2.3 million people, and it is known to be flexible and highly productive, with good [...]

Nicaragua has various incentive laws for priority sectors, such as the Tourism Incentive Law, the Renewable Energy Incentive Law and the Free Trade Zones Law (for export-oriented industries, including light manufacturing, agribusiness and contact centers). According to international agreements with WTO members (Doha Article VII), Nicaragua is now one of the few countries in the [...]