International Living

A nation of peace and one of the safest countries in Central America, Nicaragua is a land of volcanoes, pristine lakes, rainforests, and ancient colonial towns. An exotic place where the sun shines all day long on rugged and tropical rivers and friendly and lively people. Nicaragua is one of the most beautiful countries in the Americas. It boasts a dramatic Pacific coastline; long, gentle Caribbean beaches; volcanoes and freshwater lakes that dot the hilly inland. Colonial cities like Granada and León offer visitors a taste of days gone by. And Managua is rapidly becoming a real First-World city with top-notch theaters, a range of international restaurants, and an emerging art scene.

From Managua to Matagalpa, Granada to León, San Juan del Sur and beyond... IL’s Nicaragua correspondent, Bonnie Hayman, knows the country well. In this special video presentation, she shares all of her insider information with you. You’ll discover the best areas for expat life, real estate, cost of living, and much more.

If you’re looking for the Caribbean as it used to be—laidback, low cost, pristine, unspoiled...with very few tourists but kind, warm, and welcoming locals...then check out this special video where you can see the stunningly beautiful Big Corn Island…up close and personal…for yourself. You’ll see the white-sand beaches, explore real estate, and meet the expats living and doing business here.

Nicaragua attorney Eduardo Cabrales of the Garcia and Bodan Law Firm will take you through visa options, real estate law, and much more. Listen in and discover all your options. Again, this isn’t some static read-along booklet or report. You’ll hear all these important details directly from a reliable resource that knows, firsthand, about all the rules, regulations, laws and other legal issues that apply to foreign residents. This on-the-ground insight will be invaluable to you should you decide to make Nicaragua your home.

In 2016, International Living ranked Panama the number one place in the world to retire for so many reasons. Panama is not only the most sophisticated offshore haven in the Americas but it also has the best retiree benefits in the world. It also offers true First-World living at a fraction of the cost of back home, along with a huge variety of affordable real estate, and top-class health care. And that’s just the beginning… In Escape to Panama you’ll find 300 pages of property listings, details on cost of living, health care, banking, taxes, residence requirements, and maps…plus contacts to help you buy, rent, start a business, retire, and travel in this glorious country. If you’re seriously interested in Panama, this is the resource for you.