The real estate boom in Nicaragua is similar to what took place in Costa Rica in the 1980s, when people took the opportunity to own a property in paradise for both pleasure and profit.
In Costa Rica, the course of events was much like what is happening today in Nicaragua: First, political stability was achieved with an eye on improving the economy and infrastructure. Then its wealth of spectacular beaches attracted tourists in record numbers...followed by retirees and real estate developers.
This process is exactly what is underway right now in Nicaragua, and as the nation develops, you can find excellent real estate bargains.
See Pathfinder’s real estate opportunities in Nicaragua here.
Nicaragua Articles
Cliff-Top Homes and Staggering ViewsPosted on April 22, 2013 by International Living
There’s no other view in the world like it. In a cliff-top home, there’s nothing between you and the beautiful vista but empty space. You never have to worry about a house going up in front of you or that your neighbor’s new satellite dish will block your line of sight. Badminton in the back yard may be out. But morning coffee and sunset drinks on the terrace are in. If you’re on the seaside, the rumbling waves pounding the rocks below will be your lullaby.
A New Start in an Unusual Home in NicaraguaPosted on April 13, 2013 by Jason Holland
Lee’s biggest business is advising people how to build eco-friendly homes out of shipping containers, throwing in alternative-energy systems, like solar panels, if they’re interested. He’s also the go-to guy in San Juan when expats and business owners have computer trouble. And he helps fellow expats transition to life in Nicaragua…
Uncovering Nicaragua’s “Emerald Coast” and How to Play ItPosted on March 25, 2013 by Ronan McMahon
Four-and-a-half hours’ flight-time south of California are opportunities that feel a world away. This short plane ride from the snapped-up beachfront and million-dollar mansions of the Golden State brings you to deserted beaches, lush, jungle-clad hills, and low-cost real estate that has to be seen to be believed.
Colonial Homes from $50,000 in Granada, NicaraguaPosted on March 19, 2013 by Ronan McMahon
Nicaragua is now cool. And Granada is at ground zero of the new, cool Nicaragua. Yet there never has been a better time to buy a colonial home in Granada. I’ve followed the real-estate market here closely since my first visit in 2004. Through boom and bust I’ve watched prices fluctuate. And on this visit I saw a 900-square-foot home, a short stroll from the historic center, with an asking price of $39,000.
Everything is Negotiable: Colonial Homes from $50,000 in GranadaPosted on February 25, 2013 by Ronan McMahon
In the nine years I’ve been savoring her charms through regular visits, I have never seen Nicaragua’s colonial city of Granada look better. Cute bakeries and cafés are opening up in brightly-painted, tiled- floor colonial homes. Artists and art galleries are setting up shop. Italians have come to make great pizza. The terrace in front of the Irish bar, O’Shea’s, is buzzing by day. Inside it’s rocking at night. Nine years ago expats were mostly from the U.S. There was a real-estate agent on every corner of the main square, Parque Central.
Nicaragua: Gussied Up and Brimming with OpportunityPosted on February 25, 2013 by Jason Holland
Nicaragua is going mainstream. A country that war and conspiracy made infamous in the Reagan years is today home to eco-lodges, spas, and restored colonials. It’s at the top of the New York Times’ list of places to see in 2013. Food and Wine has pronounced it “affordable, safe and undiscovered.” Outside magazine declares, “it feels like Nicaragua’s moment is now.”
Buy a Colonial Property in Granada, NicaraguaPosted on January 16, 2013 by Jason Holland
Granada is where Nicaragua puts on its best face for visitors. It sits on the shore of the vast Lake Nicaragua, just an hour’s drive from the country’s capital, Managua. Centuries-old colonial architecture fills the historic city center surrounding the neoclassical-style Cathedral of Granada and the Parque Central.
Outdoor Adventure PadsPosted on August 24, 2012 by International Living
Your perfect oceanfront retreat is just a five-minute boat ride from one of the world’s premier diving destinations, the Belize Barrier Reef. It’s on Ambergris Caye, with the Caribbean spread out before you. Diving spots nearby include the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, known for its formations of elkhorn, brain, and staghorn corals. The coral is 20 to 40 feet tall, providing the perfect habitat for reef sharks, yellowtail snapper, lobster, grouper, sea turtles, and many other species.
FLASH ALERT: Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast (SOLD OUT)Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ronan McMahon
Rancho Santana, on Nicaragua’s Pacific Riviera, has two miles of the most dramatic coastline you’ll ever see. Vertical cliffs drop to flat rocky plateaus. Some of the world’s best surf breaks and beaches are here. Close by you’ll find sandy beaches perfect for swimming and rock pools where you can bag the freshest lobster of your life.
Latin American Lake HomesPosted on July 26, 2012 by International Living
Chile’s Lake District is all about spectacular scenery…forests, snowcapped volcanoes, the towering Andes, and hundreds of deep blue mountain lakes…German emigrants brought their distinctive traditions to the region and it’s been compared to Switzerland for its beauty and cosmopolitan resort towns…
Properties that Earn their KeepPosted on June 28, 2012 by anon
Every month we take a look at some of the properties available around the world. This time out, we’re highlighting properties that not only provide you with a roof over your head, but an income to boot. Escape to Ecuador’s Yunguilla Valley and surround yourself with blossoming fruit trees and fresh fish on your own tropical property.
Bargain Hunting on Nicaragua’s Pacific CoastPosted on November 29, 2011 by Suzan Haskins
I first visited Nicaragua nearly a decade ago and fell in love with its rough-around-the-edges beauty and the genuine warmth of its people. In 2007, my husband and I lived for a while on this hilltop overlooking San Juan del Sur. We spent lazy days exploring hidden beaches and lively evenings with friends at the thatch-roofed seafood restaurants that line the beach.
Go Bargain Hunting Now on Nicaragua’s Pacific CoastPosted on November 24, 2011 by Suzan Haskins
I first visited Nicaragua nearly a decade ago and fell in love with its rough-around-the-edges beauty and the genuine warmth of its people. In 2007, my husband and I lived for a while on this hilltop overlooking San Juan del Sur. We spent lazy days exploring hidden beaches and lively evenings with friends at the thatch-roofed seafood restaurants that line the beach. Now we had returned to reacquaint ourselves…
Beach-living in NicaraguaPosted on November 1, 2011 by International Living
With few exceptions, today’s Masachapa is not fancy…and generally not a place where you’d come to experience fine dining and high-end amenities. But it does offer authentic Nicaraguan charm, a fantastic beach, and reasonable property prices.
Colonial Property Bargains in Latin AmericaPosted on October 18, 2011 by Margaret Summerfield
Whenever I travel to any of Latin America’s colonial cities, I can’t help but compare them to my home, the historic Casco Viejo district of Panama City. I’ve lived here for almost five years and I love this neighborhood’s friendly, bohemian vibe and beautiful buildings.
Colonial Bargains in Latin America — from $115,000Posted on September 16, 2011 by Margaret Summerfield
Whenever I travel to any of Latin America’s colonial cities, I can’t help but compare them to my home, the historic Casco Viejo district of Panama City. I’ve lived here for almost five years and I love this neighborhood’s friendly, bohemian vibe and beautiful buildings.
My Favorite Colonial in Granada, Nicaragua for $150,000Posted on July 28, 2011 by Lee Harrison
As I explained in yesterday’s Postcard on Spanish colonials in Granada, Nicaragua, most of the homes I looked at were under $200,000.
Granada, Nicaragua: The Best City to Pick Up a Spanish Colonial HomePosted on July 27, 2011 by Lee Harrison
If you’ve ever dreamed of living abroad in a Spanish colonial home, you won’t find a better place in the Americas than Granada, Nicaragua.
Where to Find Nicaragua’s Beach BargainsPosted on July 20, 2011 by Lee Harrison
I came away from my first visit to Nicaragua, in 2004, with a lopsided image of the coastal lifestyle in Central America’s largest country. There’s another, far more “authentic” and affordable environment to explore along this country’s central and northern Pacific coast.
Nicaragua Better Than Ever: Colonial Homes from $145,000Posted on June 20, 2011 by Lee Harrison
Imagine yourself awakening to a symphony of tropical birds and brilliant sunshine. You walk into the open-air, center courtyard of your colonial home and pour yourself a rich cup of locally grown coffee. The courtyard’s lush, tropical vegetation is the home’s centerpiece oasis… and almost hides the blue, shimmering pool, right in your “living room.”
Video: A Restored Colonial Home in Granada, Nicaragua for $150,000Posted on June 13, 2011 by International Living
In this video, IL take a tour around a beautiful colonial home for sale for $150,000 in Granada, Nicaragua. The colonial homes in Granada have names, and this one, which has been restored, is called Casa Arcos.
Granada, Nicaragua: Three Property Picks in this Beautiful Colonial CityPosted on March 31, 2011 by Margaret Summerfield
The jewel in Nicaragua’s crown is a little city called Granada. It’s a beautiful, bewitching place. And if your dream of an overseas property involves an old colonial home, you’ll get more for your money in Granada.
Real “Bang for Your Buck” on the World’s Most Dramatic CoastlinePosted on March 21, 2011 by Ronan McMahon
It’s before dawn as the first surfers race toward the ocean and the sun begins to unroll a carpet of yellow light across the beach. Soon the clubhouse is buzzing with the breakfast crowd…and I can see neighbors on horseback stopping to chat in the surf.
IL’s Weekly Wrap-Up Video: Five Reasons Why Nicaragua is One of the Best Overseas Real Estate Markets AroundPosted on January 27, 2011 by Dan Prescher
See the video, where Dan Prescher reports from Merida, Mexico, with your weekly wrap-up of International Living postcards for the week ending January 22.
A Bargain-Ripe Coast That’s Yours For the TakingPosted on January 18, 2011 by Margaret Summerfield
While tourist numbers grew steadily in Nicaragua over the last three years, property prices didn’t.
Nicaragua: The Real StoryPosted on January 8, 2011 by Ronan McMahon
Nicaragua gets a bad rap wherever you go. But when I crossed the border from Costa Rica to Nicaragua recently, I was quickly reminded why Nicaragua should be on your radar.
Colonial-living in Granada, NicaraguaPosted on October 19, 2010 by Margaret Summerfield
There’s something unique about the colonial city of Granada, Nicaragua. It’s a beautiful city…with brightly-painted colonial buildings, and plazas with lofty shade trees, framed by regal volcanoes, and sparkling lakes.
Protected: How Much Property Tax Do You Pay?Posted on September 25, 2010 by Ronan McMahon
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Nicaragua: Where You Can Find Some of the Best Real Estate Deals in the WorldPosted on August 6, 2010 by Dan Prescher
Nicaragua is virtually unknown—and usually misunderstood—by most people, which is why forward-thinking investors can find some of the best real estate deals in the world in this country.
Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast: On SalePosted on August 4, 2010 by Margaret Summerfield
This is a majestic land of smoking volcanoes, pounding surf, and freshwater lakes…and some of the most spectacular fiery sunsets we’ve ever seen. The Pacific coastline boasts miles of soft sand beaches, towering cliffs and incredible ocean views. Some compare it to Southern California—but we think it’s much more dramatically beautiful.
Next “Survivor” Episode to Visit NicaraguaPosted on May 20, 2010 by Dan Prescher
Calling it a land of “impenetrable terrain, smoking volcanoes and savage wildlife,” host Jeff Probst announced last Sunday that during the next season of “Survivor” the show will visit Nicaragua.
Protected: Off the Radar: From Luxury Gated Communities to Colonial Splendor—Now Is the Time to Buy in NicaraguaPosted on March 24, 2010 by Lee Harrison
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Life on the Green: Golf Properties from $99,000Posted on January 1, 2010 by Ronan McMahon
The data have been collected, the numbers crunched, and France has topped IL’s annual Quality of Life Index. Nine important criteria are considered. However, one really important criterion was ignored: the best places in the world to play golf.
The Nicaragua Anomaly: Beautiful, Affordable, and MisunderstoodPosted on July 30, 2009 by International Living
Along Central America’s Pacific coast you’ll find rocky outcrops, world-class surf, and some of the most jaw-dropping views in the world.
How Much Would You Pay for a Home on This Coast?Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ronan McMahon
Along Central America’s Pacific coast you’ll find rocky outcrops, pounding surf, and some of the most jaw-dropping views on earth. In terms of raw beauty, I believe this stretch of coast trumps the coast of Southern California, a comparison often made.
- Over an Acre of Ocean View for $48,000
Posted on August 21, 2008 by Ronan McMahon
I recently went on a retreat in Rancho Santana, Nicaragua, with members of my Real Estate Trend Alert group. We met here to review the results of my July scouting trips to Berlin, Brazil, and Panama.
- A buyer’s market in Nicaragua
Posted on June 25, 2008 by International Living
Along the southern Pacific coast of Nicaragua are rocky outcrops and pounding surf…the ocean …
A buyer’s market in NicaraguaPosted on June 8, 2008 by Ronan McMahon
Along the southern Pacific coast of Nicaragua are rocky outcrops and pounding surf…the ocean views are magnificent…and the sunsets here are the best in the world.
- Thanks to Daniel Ortega, Beach Prices Are a Steal
Posted on May 16, 2008 by Ronan McMahon
Along the southern Pacific coast of Nicaragua are rocky outcrops and pounding surf. Although frequently compared to the coast of Southern California, this doesn’t do Nicaragua’s Pacific coast justice in my mind. The wave breaks along this stretch of the Pacific attract surfers from all over the world…dramatic rock formations and ridges present unparalleled ocean vistas…and the brilliant scarlet and orange sunsets are truly jaw-dropping.
- Nicaragua Archive
Posted on March 10, 2008 by International Living
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