LOL! I moved to Nicaragua in 2014. I chose to live in a smaller town. I rent a 2 bedroom each with air conditioning, 2 bathrooms with hot water in the showers, 2 interior patios, full kitchen, laundry room, dining area, living room and garage. It has ceiling fans in every room. It's in the center of the city I live in. It's 2600 SQ ft and only $250 a month. you'll get a lot more for your money in a small town and staying away from the tourist towns like San Juan del Sur and Granada.
Been down here over 16 years pay$125 a month for big 3 bedroom with nice yard for my 2 rottwielers in Rivas. So true stay out of tourist towns and there are amazing deals to be found!!
Could you elaborate on some shortcomings or downsides of moving to Central America, if you have any?? I want to relocate one day and all signs point to move move move !! But I am curious as to what it will entail, thank you in advance. Also, congrats on finding a place that is affordable and makes you happy!!
Algun Extranjero te está Rentando, mi Sobrina tiene 3 habitaciones , 2 baños, doble Garage y en Managua $200.00 x mes. Lo que está pasando en Nicaragua que viven Extranjeros y se aprovechan de otros y les Renta caro😊
Yes, are you referring to the first house or the second house, or both? I think the first house is certainly very expensive for what you get, but it is in San Juan Del Sur which as you probably know is very overpriced. The second house is in Rivas which while being a little over priced, it does come furnished and all bills included so I feel $300 is a fair price for that. It's hard to find a furnished house to a high standard in Rivas. Managua is a lot easier :)
We just got back from El Salvador and Nicaragua, San Juan del sur and Granada !!! I’m from El Salvador and I love there I have my house 5 min from PLAYA LAS TUNAS , in El Salvador I only have to pay the light bill and food,
Hi. I'm canadian. Went to las Tunas by bus... Almost no one on the beach. Lots of plastic garbages of all sorts. Too bad as it is a lovely place. Still under construction!
3:10 Not sure if the music is from the bus or a nearby store, but the bus music was the only thing I enjoyed when I used to travel that way. I always had a good time listening to the songs since they were either: happy cumbias, lovesick songs or spicy (double meaning) songs, so you can imagine what the lyrics are like; they’re so funny 😂😂😂 As you mention, every place has its pros and cons but you have the benefit of checking several out while renting and can easily explore a new area depending on your contract or arrangement. Tip: there’s likely to be a neighborhood WhatsApp group in most places. Be sure to ask a neighbor so they can add you. You’ll find useful information about the area, particularly on how safe it is (e.g. they’re likely to inform if a theft has occurred. In my experience it’s not common but at least you get to know as soon as it happens). The chat will be in Spanish, of course, but you can simply use a translation service.
I think at that time stamp it is from a near by store. But the best of the music was definitely at 4:14 :) And that was on the bus, so we were really happy to hear some great songs playing. Definitely the best part of travelling by bus. Thank you for the advice, we will definitely look into it :)
I am a firm believer in injecting yourself in local communities, the best way to learn their culture and language if needed. House #2 is the winner at that price. May I ask if motor scooters are a popular option?
You're welcome thank you so much! Do you have a time stamp you're referring to? We're not fussy over boots so its probably just come across like that ha.
Let us know when you are down here in Nicaragua, we can recommend a good lawyer. He sorted the whole process for us and charged very little. A lot of perpetual tourists put the car in someone else's name and just drive it. But this can be a bit adventurous.
@@travellingroots - I have been watching Scott Alan Millers channel and what he has said confirms exactly what you have said and thanks for the response. Can you share an approximation of cost, if not all good? When you say it is a bit adventurous, it is legal but some people might not want to do this as it does not conform to certain first world ways of doing things if I am getting your understanding? On a side note please share your BTC Lightning address so we can tip for your response for us viewers as we appreciate the helpful feedback as well. My family is big into crypto so that is why we have been looking at El Salvador as well but I have always had an affinity for Nica as well.
@@newworldmoney8926 You're very welcome. Scott is a great resource on Nicaraguan life and was a great help to us too, before we moved! Happy to speak about cost. The car cost us $3000 dollars, and the lawyer was $35. He had the seller take the car to the office of the sellers lawyer, and went over all the paperwork (and made some changes) to ensure everything was above board. Those were the only costs involved so far. The car came with papers and insurance. Important to make sure the car has the green registration card. You need to carry it (and the insurance) document with you when driving, along with your driving licence. You are absolutely right regarding regarding our use of the term "adventurous". A lot of people are not comfortable doing this although it is legal. For us, we certainly wouldn't recommend doing it with an expensive car. A cheap little run around is another story. If you want to buy an expensive car, then we recommend you opening a corporation and putting the car in the name of your company. With cheap cars this isn't really cost effective, but expensive cars it's certainly worth it. That's really cool about your crypto background! El Salvador is certainly the place for that. I've added our BTC Lightning address to our linktree page found in our page description :) Any donations are certainly extremely welcome! Don't discount Nicaragua though! Much more affordable than El Salvador (since El salvador switched to the US dollar prices have shot up) and also just a really cool place with great diversity of nature.
@@newworldmoney8926 thanks for letting me know! I think with linktree, it turns the address into an email. The lightning address is travellingroots@getmash.cash Many thanks!
The house is being rented by expats at the moment :) it's in Rivas on the road towards LA Virgin. The electricity is included because the utility company hasn't installed a metre
@@travellingroots thank you. And glad to see it. I was thinking. .. rental price is almost 100/100 the electricity cost. But. We all know. Ther is always a solution. Thank you. :)
Aint it 300 witouth electricity fees? Just asking. Thank you for your great quality videos. Glad to see there is still some honnest true people. Dale. DiAKchimba
@@MacMac-ns7vw You definitely can get a Nica house for around $3-400 but you won't have air conditioning or warm water. Really depends on the place- certainly small towns and removed from tourist destinations is where you will find the best rates
LOL! I moved to Nicaragua in 2014. I chose to live in a smaller town. I rent a 2 bedroom each with air conditioning, 2 bathrooms with hot water in the showers, 2 interior patios, full kitchen, laundry room, dining area, living room and garage. It has ceiling fans in every room. It's in the center of the city I live in. It's 2600 SQ ft and only $250 a month. you'll get a lot more for your money in a small town and staying away from the tourist towns like San Juan del Sur and Granada.
You're absolutely right :) Similar setup to what we have. We don't live in the touristy towns.
Hi. What town are you talking about ? What town do you live in ? ($250/month).
The reason exchange rate Euro or dollar to Nicaragua peso making more cheap, plus her experience for someone living there
Been down here over 16 years pay$125 a month for big 3 bedroom with nice yard for my 2 rottwielers in Rivas. So true stay out of tourist towns and there are amazing deals to be found!!
Could you elaborate on some shortcomings or downsides of moving to Central America, if you have any?? I want to relocate one day and all signs point to move move move !! But I am curious as to what it will entail, thank you in advance. Also, congrats on finding a place that is affordable and makes you happy!!
Welcome to Nicaragua our beautiful country
Thank you!
Oh my God, Theodore is the custest being in the world. May God bless your family!
He's very special, thank you so much!
San juan del sur has gotten crazy with the prices for foreigners... jeez. But your place is decently priced for that area. ❤
Another great and informative video @travellingroots thanks for sharing a little of your Nicaraguan experience 👍🏼
Thank you so much! 😊
Haha! Love the frog at the end! Another great video guys, and I really love your second place. 👌👌👌
Thanks so much Harry :) Glad you like the new place.
No annoying music. Thank u 🎉
Gracias por visitar Nicaragua, no se olviden de comer nacatamal, les va a encantar, les aseguro, God bless you. 😅
We've tried it! I think it's at the end of one of our videos :) it's great
welocme to San Juan Del Sur. It's really nice!
Bienvenidos a nicaragua chicos ❤😅
That's such a lovely house -- you're so lucky.
Thank you, we really love this house!
Algun Extranjero te está Rentando, mi Sobrina tiene 3 habitaciones , 2 baños, doble Garage y en Managua $200.00 x mes. Lo que está pasando en Nicaragua que viven Extranjeros y se aprovechan de otros y les Renta caro😊
Yes, are you referring to the first house or the second house, or both? I think the first house is certainly very expensive for what you get, but it is in San Juan Del Sur which as you probably know is very overpriced. The second house is in Rivas which while being a little over priced, it does come furnished and all bills included so I feel $300 is a fair price for that. It's hard to find a furnished house to a high standard in Rivas. Managua is a lot easier :)
Que bonito ver personas alabando a nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
Me gustó mas la segunda casa.
Great! :)
We just got back from El Salvador and Nicaragua, San Juan del sur and Granada !!! I’m from El Salvador and I love there I have my house 5 min from PLAYA LAS TUNAS , in El Salvador I only have to pay the light bill and food,
That's great! I hope you had a nice trip here!
@@travellingroots if you go to El Salvador you can stay in my house!!!! Nobody lives there, that’s our vacation house
@@renecastro6943 that's really kind thank you! We do want to visit next year some time :)
Hi.
I'm canadian. Went to las Tunas by bus... Almost no one on the beach. Lots of plastic garbages of all sorts. Too bad as it is a lovely place. Still under construction!
3:10 Not sure if the music is from the bus or a nearby store, but the bus music was the only thing I enjoyed when I used to travel that way. I always had a good time listening to the songs since they were either: happy cumbias, lovesick songs or spicy (double meaning) songs, so you can imagine what the lyrics are like; they’re so funny 😂😂😂
As you mention, every place has its pros and cons but you have the benefit of checking several out while renting and can easily explore a new area depending on your contract or arrangement.
Tip: there’s likely to be a neighborhood WhatsApp group in most places. Be sure to ask a neighbor so they can add you. You’ll find useful information about the area, particularly on how safe it is (e.g. they’re likely to inform if a theft has occurred. In my experience it’s not common but at least you get to know as soon as it happens). The chat will be in Spanish, of course, but you can simply use a translation service.
I think at that time stamp it is from a near by store. But the best of the music was definitely at 4:14 :) And that was on the bus, so we were really happy to hear some great songs playing. Definitely the best part of travelling by bus. Thank you for the advice, we will definitely look into it :)
@@travellingrootsI did notice that. You may have to add an “Africa by Toto” counter in the future! 😁
Totally haha!
Great information and video!! Enjoy Nicaragua!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.
@@travellingroots Yes indeed!!
I am a firm believer in injecting yourself in local communities, the best way to learn their culture and language if needed. House #2 is the winner at that price. May I ask if motor scooters are a popular option?
Absolutely we totally agree. Scooters are very popular among tourists. They usually rent a Honda navi motorbike which is basically a scooter
I love videos like this! Thankyou!
You're so welcome, thank you
Hello, thanks for showing our beautifull country to the world.
Omg 😲 awesome Rivas love it
Nice video and thanks for sharing it ❤
I absolutely love the 2nd location. Great space to enjoy a coffee and cigar. How far from Granada?
We love it too and made it our home! It's Rivas area which is about an hour to Granada
welcome to nicaragua.
I hope you can come and visit El Salvador!
It's on our list :)
Great info! Thank you for sharing! But im curious - why is it important for your little boy to wear boots?
You're welcome thank you so much! Do you have a time stamp you're referring to? We're not fussy over boots so its probably just come across like that ha.
Did you get a car and how do you own that in Nica? I am planning to move my family to Nica or El Salvador as well.
Let us know when you are down here in Nicaragua, we can recommend a good lawyer. He sorted the whole process for us and charged very little.
A lot of perpetual tourists put the car in someone else's name and just drive it. But this can be a bit adventurous.
@@travellingroots - I have been watching Scott Alan Millers channel and what he has said confirms exactly what you have said and thanks for the response. Can you share an approximation of cost, if not all good? When you say it is a bit adventurous, it is legal but some people might not want to do this as it does not conform to certain first world ways of doing things if I am getting your understanding? On a side note please share your BTC Lightning address so we can tip for your response for us viewers as we appreciate the helpful feedback as well. My family is big into crypto so that is why we have been looking at El Salvador as well but I have always had an affinity for Nica as well.
@@newworldmoney8926 You're very welcome. Scott is a great resource on Nicaraguan life and was a great help to us too, before we moved!
Happy to speak about cost. The car cost us $3000 dollars, and the lawyer was $35. He had the seller take the car to the office of the sellers lawyer, and went over all the paperwork (and made some changes) to ensure everything was above board. Those were the only costs involved so far. The car came with papers and insurance. Important to make sure the car has the green registration card. You need to carry it (and the insurance) document with you when driving, along with your driving licence.
You are absolutely right regarding regarding our use of the term "adventurous". A lot of people are not comfortable doing this although it is legal. For us, we certainly wouldn't recommend doing it with an expensive car. A cheap little run around is another story. If you want to buy an expensive car, then we recommend you opening a corporation and putting the car in the name of your company. With cheap cars this isn't really cost effective, but expensive cars it's certainly worth it.
That's really cool about your crypto background! El Salvador is certainly the place for that. I've added our BTC Lightning address to our linktree page found in our page description :)
Any donations are certainly extremely welcome! Don't discount Nicaragua though! Much more affordable than El Salvador (since El salvador switched to the US dollar prices have shot up) and also just a really cool place with great diversity of nature.
@@travellingroots - Thanks for the reply but you provided an email address not a BTC or lightning address.
Warmest Regards. :)
@@newworldmoney8926 thanks for letting me know! I think with linktree, it turns the address into an email. The lightning address is travellingroots@getmash.cash
Many thanks!
You brit girl gorgeous! so is your beautiful son. Hope you are living your life well
If possible can you send me the location. I am curious. Looks like a good deal honestly. (Does it cover AC fees?). Thanks. And enjoy :)
The house is being rented by expats at the moment :) it's in Rivas on the road towards LA Virgin. The electricity is included because the utility company hasn't installed a metre
@@travellingroots thank you. And glad to see it. I was thinking. .. rental price is almost 100/100 the electricity cost. But. We all know. Ther is always a solution. Thank you. :)
How is the internet? Thanks for the video!
The internet can be as fast or as slow as you want it to be. It's about $40 a month for good internet.
Bienvenidos sean :)
That tota africa is the song❤️
So glad someone noticed!!
Saludos y bien venidos @
Wow
Well don't come to Popoyo - you will be paying at least $900 / month for a nice place with air conditioning
Yeah at least! Popoyo has become the new trendy place to be, and the prices reflect that
Aint it 300 witouth electricity fees? Just asking. Thank you for your great quality videos. Glad to see there is still some honnest true people. Dale. DiAKchimba
@@MacMac-ns7vw You definitely can get a Nica house for around $3-400 but you won't have air conditioning or warm water. Really depends on the place- certainly small towns and removed from tourist destinations is where you will find the best rates
@@sjbjoat66 you are totally right.
4:02 Don't try the secular road
I don't understand 😅
What 👀👁👁?😮