Hotel Casino, Casares, Nicaragua

UNIQUE OCCASION POUR L ACHAT D UN TERRAIN SUR LE PACIFIQUE NICARAGUA

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Sat, 5 Nov 2011 10:46:00 -0700

Dans notre dernier blog nous proposions nos premiers 15 lots de 1/4 d un acre pour 5000 dollars. Tous ont ete vendus depuis.

Nous offrons maintenant les prochains 20 lots de la meme superficie a 7500 dollars financiables, situes egalement le long de la cote du Pacifique. Le cadastre du Nicaragua fixe la valeur de ces terrains actuellement a 10 dollars le m2.

Ces prix sont preconstruction, pour des terrain viabilises avec routes, eau et electricite.

Tirez profit de cette occasion unique. Nous vous rappelons que le Nicaragua est une terre d accueil qui offre le plus d avantages pour les retraites ou babyboomers qui vivent d une pension limitee de la Securite Sociale.

Le revenu minimum fixe par le gouvernement pour obtenir le statut de residence est de 700 dollars par mois.Le Nicaragua est reconnu pour etre l un des pays qui offre la plus grande securite avec une population tres hospitaliere, situe a 2 heures et demie de vol du continent Nord Americain.

LAND BUYING OPPORTUNITY ON THE PACIFIC NICARAGUA AT MOST COMPETITIVE PRICES

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Sat, 5 Nov 2011 09:56:00 -0700

In our latest blog we offered our first 15 lots to be sold at 5,000 dollars per 1/4 acre each and located less than 100 yards away from the beach. These have already been sold since.

We are now offering another batch of 20 lots further down along the coast at 7500 dollars per 1/4 acre. The actual value by the Government appraisal agency (Cadastro DGI) is set at 10 dollars per square meter or about 10,000 dollars per 1/4 acre.

These prices remain preconstruction prices on ready-to- build land. Our property is already developped with roads, and utilities.

Take advantage or this unique opportunity and reserve your lot now. We remind you the value of Nicaragua as an ideal retirement place for limited revenue social security recipients.

Minimum income requirement to get your residence status is set at 700 dollars a month. Nicaragua is known for being one of the safest countries with the most friendly people, located within 2 hours and half flight from continental USA.See pictures on previous blog.

Dans notre dernier blog nous proposions nos premiers 15 lots de 1/4 d un acre pour 5000 dollars. Tous ont ete vendus depuis.

Nous offrons maintenant les prochains 20 lots de la meme superficie a 7500 dollars financiables, situes egalement le long de la cote du Pacifique. Le cadastre du Nicaragua fixe la valeur de ces terrains actuellement a 10 dollars le m2.

Ces prix sont preconstruction, pour des terrain viabilises avec routes, eau et electricite.

Tirez profit de cette occasion unique. Nous vous rappelons que le Nicaragua est une terre d accueil qui offre le plus d avantages pour les retraites ou babyboomers qui vivent d une pension limitee de la Securite Sociale.

Le revenu minimum fixe par le gouvernement pour obtenir le statut de residence est de 700 dollars par mois.Le Nicaragua est reconnu pour etre l un des pays qui offre la plus grande securite avec une population tres hospitaliere, situe a 2 heures et demie de vol du continent Nord Americain.

LAND BUYING OPPORTUNITY IN CASARES NICARAGUA ON THE PACIFIC

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:35:00 -0700

Oportunidad de compra en Casares Nicaragua por el Océano Pacifico

Offre spéciale d achat de terrains à Casares sur la cote Pacifique du Nicaragua

U$0.50/sq.ft U$5.00/m2 U$5,000/ 1 quarter acre

Nicaragua has become one of the major destinations for investment in Central America.

Le Nicaragua est devenue l une des principales destinations d Amérique Centrale

Nicaragua ha llegado a ser uno de los principales destinos de América Central

The country is now shaping up as one of the countries with greatest potential to develop different industries, among which, the energy generation industry, free trade zones, tourism industry, real estate, agriculture and fisheries.

Le pays devient l un de pays qui offre le meilleur potentiel pour développer différentes industries dont le la génération d énergies, zones franches, le tourisme, l immobilier, l agriculture et la pêche.

El país esta tomando la forma de un país que ofrece el mejor potencial para el desarrollo de varias industrias, como la generación de energía, zonas francas, turismo, bienes raíces, el agro y la pesca.

In Nicaragua, we have a Foreign Investment Law. This law provides for freedom to make investments, free expatriation of capital, access to local financing and property protection.

Au Nicaragua, il existe une loi qui régule et protège l investissement étranger. Cette loi permet de réaliser des investissements, le rapatriement et la libre circulation des bénéfices et du capital

En Nicaragua, existe una ley de la inversión extranjera. Esta ley permite la libre circulación y repatriación de los beneficios y del capital.

All these elements are combined with the efforts of the private sector to make a good business atmosphere.

Tous ces éléments combines aux efforts du secteur prive permettent de favoriser le climat investisseur.

Todos estos elementos combinados a los esfuerzos del sector privado generan un clima de inversión muy favorable.

One of the most interesting opportunities offered by this country is the tourism industry, which has considerably grown since Nicaragua established a legislation that encourages the activity through tax exemptions according to the activity.

L une des meilleures opportunités qu’offre le pays est l industrie du tourisme qui a pris beaucoup d’expansion depuis qu’il existe une législation très favorable dans ce secteur qui favorise l investissement au travers d exemptions d impôt et exonération de droits de douanes a l importation.

Una de las mejores oportunidades que existe en Nicaragua es la industria turística desde el momento que salio la legislación que favorece la inversión con la exoneración de obligaciones aduaneras a la importación y exoneración de impuestos.

Nicaragua is the beating heart of Central America, a nation rising quickly to become the next great tourism destination and real estate market in the world.

Le Nicaragua est le cœur palpitant de l Amérique Centrale, un pays qui devient une grande destination touristique favorable a l investissement dans l immobilier en général.

Nicaragua es el corazón palpitante de América Central, un destino turístico de mayor importancia que favorece la inversión en bienes raíces.

Safe, affordable, peaceful, and culturally diverse, this environmentally stunning country is teetering on the edge of a property boom fueled by foreign interest.

Un pays qui offre la sécurité parmi diverses cultures dans un environnement exceptionnel, c’est aussi un pays qui est sur le point de connaitre un grand boom immobilier qui attire de plus en plus les intérêts étrangers.

Un país que ofrece la paz, tranquilidad et seguridad, en un ambiente excepcional. Esta al punto de conocer un boom en bienes raíces que atraecada dia mas, la inversión extranjera.

Nicaragua has both Pacific and Caribbean shorelines, a tropical climate and a wealth of natural phenomena from virgin beaches to living reefs and from volcanic chains to dense rainforests.

Le Nicaragua est borde par deux cotes, le Pacifique et la mer des Caraïbes, un climat tropical et une richesse de paysages, des plages vierges du Pacifique aux récifs des caraïbes. De la chaine volcanique aux forets tropicaux

Nicaragua tiene dos costas el Pacifico y el Caribe, un clima tropical y una variedad grande de paisajes, de las playas vírgenes del Pacifico a los recifes de coral del Caribe. De la cadena de volcanes a las selvas tropicales.

Easily accessible on major airlines from cities around the globe, Nicaragua is a prime location for the second home buyer and paradise for retirees on a limited social security income. Flight times from southern cities in the United States are under two and a half hours.

Facile d’acces par avion de toutes les régions du globe, le Nicaragua est l endroit idéal pour une résidence secondaire et un paradis pour les retraités qui vivent d une pension limitée. A environ deux heures et demi de vol a partir des Etats Unis

De fácil acceso por vía aérea a partir de cualquier región del mundo, Nicaragua es el lugar ideono para una residencia segundaria y un paraíso para los pensionados que reciben un ingreso limitado de su país. A dos horas y medio de vuelo de los Estados Unidos.

Many developers have joined in the booming real estate market in Nicaragua hoping to follow the example of Costa Rica across the southern border (see previous blogs on San Juan del Sur, Tola).

Beaucoup de promoteurs participent a ce boom immobilier, espérant suivre l exemple du Costa Rica a la frontière Sud du pays. (Voir blog précédent sur San Juan del Sur et Tola).

Muchas desarrolladoras participan al boom de bienes raices, esperando seguir el ejemplo de Costa Rica en la frontera Sur del país. (Ver blog previo sobre San Juan Del Sur y Tola.

However many real estate developers have unfortunately aligned their prices with the neighbour country, while real opportunities do exist if you know where to look at.

Mais aussi beaucoup de promoteurs ont aligne leurs prix sur ceux du Costa Rica, le pays voisin, alors qu’il existe de véritables aubaines ailleurs si vous savez chercher.

Sin embargo muchas desarrolladoras han compàrado sus precios a los de Costa Rica, el país vecino, mientras que existen mejores oportunidades para los que saben buscar.

Our land development in the area of Casares one hour away from Managua probably offers right now the best deal in terms of quick potential future values.

El desarrollo que tenemos previstos en Casares, a una hora de la capital Managua ofrece exactemente eso en términos de crecimientos de los precios en un futuro muy cercano.

Le développement immobilier que nous avons prévu a Casares représente l une des meilleures affaires qui offre des possibilités de gains rapides a court terme.

Now priced at $0.50 per sqft or $5.00 per m2 or $5,000 for a quarter of an acre of developed land with alphalted roads, full utilities, water, electric and internet access, it will only go up with our marina project underway.

Actuellement a $5.00 dollars le mètre carré ou l’équivalent de $5,000 pour un terrain de 1000 mètres carré devant route asphalté, eau, électricité et Internet, c est l offre que nous faisons actuellement pour les premiers 15 lots vendus dans l attente de la construction d une marina prés de notre hôtel de plage El Casino.

A un precio de $5.00 por metro cuadrado o el equivalente de $5,000 por un terreno de 1000 metros cuadrados, ofrecemos un terreno viabilizado con carretera asfaltada, agua, luz y Internet, para los primeros 15 lotes, antes de desarrollar una marina a la orilla de nuestro hotel de playa El Casino de Casares.

LAND BUYING OPPORTUNITY IN CASARES NICARAGUA ON THE PACIFIC

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:45:00 -0700

U$0.50/sq.ft U$5.00/m2 U$5,000/ 1 quarter acre

Nicaragua has become one of the major destinations for investment in Central America.

The country is now shaping up as one of the countries with greatest potential to develop different industries, among which, I might mention, the energy generation industry, free trade zones, tourism industry, real estate, agriculture and fisheries.

In Nicaragua, we have a Foreign Investment Law. This law provides for freedom to make investments, free expatriation of capital, access to local financing and property protection.

All these elements are combined with the efforts of the private sector to make a good business atmosphere.

One of the most interesting oppoprtunities offered by this country is the tourism industry, which has considerably grown since it was established in Nicaragua a legislation that encourages the activity through tax exemptions according to the activity.

Nicaragua is the beating heart of Central America, a nation rising quickly to become the next great tourism destination and real estate market in the world.

Safe, affordable, peaceful, and culturally diverse, this environmentally stunning country is teetering on the edge of a property boom fueled by foreign interest.

Nicaragua has both Pacific and Caribbean shorelines, a tropical climate and a wealth of natural phenomena from virgin beaches to living reefs and from volcanic chains to dense rainforests.

Many developers have joined in the booming real estate market in Nicaragua hoping to follow the example of Costa Rica across the southern border (see previous blogs on San Juan del Sur, Tola).

However many real estate developers have unfortunately aligned their prices with the neighbour country, while real opportunities do exist if you know where to look at.

Our land development in the area of Casares one hour away from Managua probably offers right now the best deal in terms of quick potential future values.

Now priced at U$0.50 per sqft or $5.00 per m2 or $5,000 for a quarter of an acre of developed land with alphalted roads, full utilities, water, electric and internet access, it will only go up with our marina project underway.

REAL ESTATE INVESTING ON THE PACIFIC IN NICARAGUA

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:59:00 -0700

San Juan del Sur and Tola

The main resort town and the gate to the Nicaraguan Riviera. It is a booming resort South of Nicaragua one hour drive away from the Costa Rican border, it has every kind of lodging and confortable hotels facilities.

Its beautiful bay and hospitable happy people make this town a special and magic place.

Its indescribably beautiful sunsets fill you with a sensation of tranquility at the feel of the breeze caressing your body and the sound of the gulls observing squadrons of pelicans gliding over the water in perfect harmony.

Nighttime falls on San Juan del Sur and with it comes the nightlife. Time to meddle with many people of different cultures, countries and background, from the most conservative and most dressed up to the most bohemian dancing to tropical music or to Nicaraguan rhythms.

San Juan del Sur is known for its sport fishing (sailfish, marlin or swordfish) or you can venture and see hunchback whales and playing dolphins.

It is the highest growing tourist town of Nicaragua and has been the chosen place for many real estate developers offering high end products, such as

Talanguera,

Portofino,

Pelican Eyes Piedras y olas,

Cala Azul,

Marea Alta,

Palermo Resort,

Balcones de Mayagual,

Morgan rock,

Pacific Marlin,

El Remanso,

Seahorse Tropics,

Park Avenue Villas,

Bahia del Sol,

Bayview Terrace,

Campanas del Mar,

las Haciendas de Escamita,

Marsella Beach resort,

Sueno del Sur,

Paraiso de Amalia,

Paradise Bay, just to mention a few.

And in the surrounding areas of course the Surfing ground of Nicaragua, up North Maderas, Marsella, and Mayagual.

Down South El Remanso, El Coco, La Flor y Ostional the bordering coastal town to Costa Rica. These beaches are the best in San Juan del Sur for surfing. Uncrowded and the coast is perfect. Professionals from around the world come to surf.

Turtle watching. La Flor is a beautiful beach and a protected area which has been declared a wildlife refuge because of the arrival of thousands of turtles and 50 days later the little turtles make their their way out to the ocean. A spectacle of nature.

If you are into ecoturism, then only 7km away you will find the community of Miravalle, part of a group of country homes which can be toured on horseback all the way down to the San Juan del Sur river where you will encounter small waterfalls, beautiful birds and other exotic species like monkeys such as the Congo.

You can share with the people of these comunities products which have been grown in their farms.

TOLA, THE NICARAGUAN RIVIERA

Some of the best beaches of the world. Development has come to the coasts of Tola and you can find today first rate acomodations and tourist infrastructure.

The largest project in process is the Guacalito Project, a U$250 milion resort promoted by the most prominent families of Nicaragua, the Pellas group. Other projects include

Rancho Santana

Arenas Bay

Bella Mar

Finca Popoyo

Hacienda Iguana

Hills of Santa Marta

Flor de Manzanillo

Bella Vista in Rancho Santana

Playa Dorada

Playa Escondida

Playa Rosada

Los Perros

Alta Vista in Rancho Santana

Tierra Privada in Rancho Santana

Selva del Mar

Tola Bay Towers

Punta Teonoste

Gigante

Guasacate

Astillero

and of course the award winning Aqua Resort and Spa.

You will find golf and high quality restaurants in many of these places.

Land for sale - we will be selling 1/4 acre lots 27km from Diriamba, Nicaragua

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:38:00 -0700

We will be selling 1/4 (quarter) acre lots, 27km from Diriamba, Nicaragua. The Pacific Ocean is across the street from the plot of land we will be subdividing.

Dans un premier temps nous vendons des lots de 1000 m2 a 27km de Diriamba. L´Ocean Pacifique est situe de l autre cote de la route qui longe la propriete.

En una primera etapa, estamos ofreciendo lotes de 1000m2 a 27km de Diriamba. El Océano Pacifico esta ubicado en el lado opuesto a la carretera sobre todo lo largo de la propiedad.

Electric and water available. Opportunity to drill your own well.

Services publics eau, electricite et telephone disponibles. Posibilité de construire son propre puits.

Servicios públicos de agua potable, electricidad y teléfono disponibles. Posibilidad de construir su propio pozo.

We are taking letters of interest on buying land in Nicaragua.

If you're interested, please sign up to follow the blog.

We dislike spammers as much as anyone. We will not sell or give out any of your personal information.

The blue that you see in the picture is the Pacific Ocean. It is across the main street going into Casares ALONG THE BEACH, which runs along the land that we are selling.

No obligations, as we are just seeing if there is an interest on the social networks.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

FOR THE FIRST 15 LOTS, We will be selling for $5,000 for 1/4 (a quarter) acre.YOU CAN EXPECT THE PRICE TO GRADUALLY RAISE TO REACH 20,000 DOLLARS per quarter acre, when the marina will be in construction.

Nous vendons les premiers 15 lots a $5,000 pour 1000 m2. Graduellement les prix pourront atteindre $20,000 par lot, lorsque la Marina sera en construction.

Vendemos los primeros 15 lotes por $5,000 cada lote. Los precios podrán llegar a 20,000 dólares por lote de ¼ de acre cuando la Marina estará en construcción

$500 to reserve a 1/4 (quarter) acre, when subdivided and deeded, the balance of $4,500 will be due.

Profitez des a present de cette offre exceptionelle avec une reservation de $500.00, le solde a payer au moment de la signature des Actes.

Aproveche ahora esta oferta excepcional con una reservación de $500, el saldo a la firma de la escritura.

This is deeded land belonging to Patrice Glo.

Ciao for now!

Come to Carazo, Nicaragua - a diverse area on the Pacific Coast

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:19:00 -0700

Get to know the Carazo region on the Pacific side of Nicaragua Carazo. It's very pleasant and diverse climate offer one of the most attractive regions of Nicaragua.

The origin of its people, synonymous with the “Gueguense”, owes its reputation as part of the patrimony of humanity promoted recently by UNESCO.

This region is vibrant in colors and very diverse, from the higher grounds (600 meters above sea level) of the “meseta” which includes part of the white villages (Pueblos blancos) of Masatepe, San Marcos, Jinotepe and Diriamba. All are known for their beautiful coffee plantations and farms.

From September 20, 2011

Santa Teresa and the Conquista are located further west.

The Pacific Ocean refugees, uncommercial and little known resorts of La Boquita, Casares, Huehuete, Tupilapa and Chacocente are worth a visit when you come to Nicaragua.

The most ambitious touristic project is Seaside Mariana, north of La Boquita beach.

A marina and housing development project in Casares Beach promoted by Tamarindo Investments S.A.

The people of Carazo are always in a festive mood. They do not miss any opportunity for a celebration. To honor their Saints with festivals throughout the year full of religious fervor. Both in towns and the beach (Semana Santa), a trademark of culture in this area.

Jinotepe...

Is the department seat of Government and the main commercial city in the Region of Carazo.

You can visit the beautiful church in honor of apostle James next to the central park, a meeting place for everyone.

Diriamba

The founding of Diriambe occurred in the 16th cnetury The city name comes from the famous indigenous leader Diriangen, a warrior who fought against the Spanish colonization.

This is one of the symbolic cities of traditional Nicaraguan culture which is known for its colorful and ancestral dances of the Gueguense. The oral and spiritual patimony of humanity, as well as the cradle of its patron, Saint Sebastian, is the cornerstone of one of the most popular festivals in Nicaragua.

San Marcos

Part of the coffee triangle is a picturesque town in the meseta (plateau) of the people and is 552 meters above sea level. It is one of the most peaceful places in Nicaragua.

It used to have coffee as its principal economic activity. Now it is known for one of the most prestigious universities of Nicaragua.

Ave Maria University, in San Marcos, is the only U.S. accredited university in Central America. Americans and Nicaraguans living within the city add to the dynamics of the city and the local farm communities.

Santa Teresa and La Conquista

These municipalities are known for their agriculture and characterized by offering visitors the warm hospitality of its people.

Santa Teresa is famous for its delicious sweets and candies, and La Conquista for its waterfalls and streams surrounded by lush vegetation.

Chacocente

The Rio Escalante Wildlife Refuge Chacocente is one of the two unique places in the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua that has four species of turtles that nest in the parks.

Among which are the Lepidochelys Olivacea (paslama) and Dermochelys Coriacea (tora), which is definitely a natural event to experience, with egg laying occurring between July to January.

There you experience the arrival of the turtles by the thousands, and the joy of seeing the new-born young ones making their way back to the sea.

Beaches of Carazo

The beaches of La Boquita, Casares, Huehuete, Tupilapa, all the way to El Mogote are outstanding and mostly virgin beaches. They are ideal for surfing and watching spectacular sunsets.

On your next visit to Nicaragua, take some time to visit the Carazo region of Nicaragua. Beaches, surfing, and unique wildlife await you!

Diramba - the dormitory of Managua, Nicaragua

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:37:00 -0700

Dirimaba is the closest city to Casares of any major size.

It is about 37 KM from Casares - straight up the hills that surround the city.

For those that cannot afford to live in Managua or choose not to live in the city, Diriamba is about 45 minutes south. Many people commute between the two cities for work, hence the dormitory nickname.

It is a bedroom community - not any great sites in the city but it has be in existence for a long time. This was the stop in days past where a person could rest before heading down to the beaches of Casares.

In it's own way, Diriamba has unique charm. There are one major store that sells appliances, a Pali (Wal-Mart) but other than those two, stores are all owned by the locals.

This was the Sunday after Independence Day, and the town was alive with the sounds of marching bands - a celebration after the celebration. Crowds gathered around the main church, surrounding the band members. It was so crowded, the audience was getting hit with drum sticks as the drummers raised their arms to hit their drums.

Walking away from the crowded main park, it was a quiet Sunday afternoon in the town. Now many shops open, a marimba band practicing on the street and sidewalks sparsely populated.

The charm of the city is in the houses, stores and abandoned buildings - colorful, drab and barren. Quite the array of buildings.

This is a slide show of pictures of the marching band, buildings, the street band that was practicing and a few people met along my walk.

I hope you enjoy the pictures that are posted.

Ciao.

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noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:22:00 -0700

Tornado! Film Crew! An exciting day at Hotel Casino, Nicaragua

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:53:00 -0700

"Did you see the tornado?", John Wilson (aka The Big Mozey) asks me.

I missed it! John (The Big Mozey) got some great photographs of it which are posted further down the post.

I thought the excitement of the day was the film crew we had here today.

They brought a band with them and they were filming an ad for Moviestar.

After lunch, the film crew and band moved out to the beach and started setting up for photographs and filming.

I took the stairs up to John's room and asked if he could take some pictures of the band and film crew.

He shut off his computer (He's always working on the darn thing!), grabbed his camera and down the steps he went. That is the nice thing about John - if I ask him to do something, he is usually right on it.

John started taking pictures and I went into the Hotel Casino to help out with serving and dealing with the guests we had.

I was told later about the tornado, or waterspout I guess is the proper term, that began and ended while I was in the hotel.

John was gracious enough to allow me to post the pictures of the tornado (waterspout) that he took.

If you live on the west side of Nicaragua, you know that as the afternoon progresses and the evaporation from Lake Nicaragua picks up, we get some heavy duty weather here on the shore of the Pacific.

The following pictures give a good view of the type of clouds that move into Casares, Nicaragua in the latter part of the afternoon. John did a nice job of capturing the type of weather we had on Friday!

The film crew seemed to handle the weather and tornado in stride. John told me they watched the tornado or waterspout for a bit, then proceeded to go right back to filming the band.

All in all, an exciting day at the Hotel Casino.

Film crew, good business and a waterspout to watch. Only thing that could have topped this would be to have a beauty contest with the gorgeous women of Nicaragua!

When you visit Casares, stop on into the Hotel Casino!

Ciao for now.

Business profile of Nicaragua

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:40:00 -0700

Due largely to a rapid increase in prices for Nicaraguan exports (coffe, gold, tobacco etc...) and an influx in funds provided by Venezuela (ALBA) Nicaragua's GDP increased by an estimated 4.5% in 2010. Inflation in 2010 was 9.2%, mostly as a result of rising food prices. The Central Bank of Nicaragua forecasts GDP growth between 4% to 5% in 2011 with an inflation of almost 10%.

Thanks to the CAFTA-DR agreements, 80% of U.S. exports of consumer and industrial goods are now entering Nicaragua, duty-free, with remaining tariffs to be phased out by 2016. Tariffs on most U.S. agricultural products will be phased out within 15 years. All tariffs will be eliminated in 20 years.

As a counterpart, CAFTA-DR agreements, will allow substantial market access for U.S. firms into Nicaragua including the following services such as telecommunications, computer and related services, tourism, energy, transport, construction and engineering, financial services, insurance, audio/visual and entertainment, and professional services. The agreement features key protections for U.S. investments and intellectual property.

The United States is Nicaragua's largest trading partner, aprox 25% of Nicaragua's imports and two-thirds of its exports (including free zone exports). U.S. exports to Nicaragua totaled $924.2 million in 2010, including cereals, donated goods, mechanical machinery, textiles and apparel, oils and fats, medical and dental equipment, electrical machinery, vehicles, and plastics.

Nicaraguan exports to the United States were $2.0 billion in 2010, including textiles and apparel, coffee, meat, fish, tobacco, gold, fruits, vegetables, and sugar. Other important trading partners for Nicaragua are Venezuela, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the European Union.

It is estimated that foreign investment in Nicaragua amounted to $500 million in 2010, an increase of over $100 million since 2009. More than 125 US companies and subsidiaries currently operate in Nicaragua. The bulk of these investments being in textiles and apparel, energy, financial services, light manufacturing, tourism, airline, fisheries, and shrimp farming. Other major sources of investments include Venezuela, Russia, Mexico, Canada, and other Central American countries.

DOWNSIDE
Nicaragua's political situation has been slowing down the pace of development for institutions and policies directed to strengthen the private sector.Ultimately ranking Nicaragua to number 112 out of 144 countries according to The World Economic Forum's Global Competitive Index for 2010-11.

Foreign investors perceive an uncertain policy environment. Derogatory statements by the present Government of Nicaragua against the United States has contributed to this negative perception ultimately contributing to the assumption of an undesirable risk factor by foreign investors.

The small population of Nicaragua (5.8 million), because of its high level of poverty has a limited purchasing power. 46% of the population live below the poverty line. A positive difference is made out thanks to the Family remittances, $822.8 million in the year 2010, and Venezuelan financial help channeled directly to the present Sandinista Government in power.

The legal system is among the weakest in Latin America. Property rights are especially hard and time consuming to defend. It is common belief that the judicial system is controlled by political interests and its corrupt croonies. Regulatory authorities are arbitrary, negligent, slow to apply existing laws, are prone to conflicts of interest and often favor one competitor over another. The poor and short resolution of a dispute is favored over a long and sometimes endless dispute.

. With the exception of the Pan-American Highway and major city connecting routes, roads in rural areas are poorly maintained and sometimes cannot be transited through. Although the present government is making infraestructure a priority, seaport infrastructure for instance is very limited and almost strictly to the Pacific Coast. This increases costs to businesses.

It is to be noted that electricity service in Nicaragua is the most expensive in Central America (most of the power plants are being generaqted by oil). Until recently windmills and solar panels on an experimental basis have been implemented.

UPSIDE OF THE ECONOMY

Market opportunities exist in the following sectors: renewable energy; vehicles, auto parts, and equipment; consumer goods; computer equipment and peripherals; telecommunication equipment and services; medical, optical and dental equipment; plastics; agricultural inputs; food processing and refrigeration equipment; construction and hardware equipment; wheat; yellow corn; soybean oil; soybean meal; rice gold. coffee, cigars and many non traditional fruit and vegetables.

Nicaragua offers business opportunities in the tourism the law 306 allows attractive tax incentives. Nicaragua's emerging tourism industry allows for opportunities to those entrepreneurs who accept the risk of investing in Nicaragua, especially with regard to possible disputes over land title.

Fiestas Patrias de Nicaragua- Patriotic celebrations in Nicaragua starting today

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:04:00 -0700

Today 14th of September the first premises of the Independance day of Nicaragua , the culmination of months of preparation in primary and secondary schools in the art of drumming and military marching.

The next two months you will still be hearing the occasional sound of the pounding drum passing in front of a school as a fresh and early rehearsal for the next year celebrations or perhaos just a nostalgic remembrance of the last one.

Nicaragua during the next two days will be on the pied de guerre.(high anticipation)

Whole families will go deeply into debt to get the right uniform for their kids on that day and will show great pride looking over their kids marching through the streets.

The drumming is more in line with and reminiscent of the military parades occuring in other countries on their own independance or revolution days.

The marching is light but directed, headed by majorettes, all in an array of white and national blue, black gold colors, uniforms usually made by hand by the mothers and grand mothers days or months in anticipation of the celebrations.

Musical accesories are usually acquired on credit at great costs and will usually will take months to be repaid in full, no expenses are being spared as these two days are the most important days of the year.

As the morning progresses more and more people, parents and relatives will line up the streets to see the children drum and march with pride and stoicism under the scorching heat or perhaps even an occasional rain.

Cute little girls trying to keep up their balance on high heeled shoes. Little awkward boys walking proudly in an oversized uniform with a hat secured deeply onto their heads.

As the day approaches the end, lines disolve, families will gather and celebrate in their homes.

Food and Flor de Cana (rum) will then be served, kids will go for ice cream and pops.

Families will recover from the celebrations over the following weekend making the whole week practically a holiday.

Dancers in traditional dress

Twirling to the local folk music

Local street cuisine

Relaxing in a store front during festival

Thinking Rodin Nicaragua style

Shaving the ice for raspado

Fully equipped raspado cart

A younger dancer entertaining the crowd

Local old cowboy with great grandson

The local viewing "stands" for the festivities

The majorettes of the parade

Drummers of the parade

Cigars, Coffee, and other things Nicaraguan

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:16:00 -0700

Here are some items that are manufactured in Nicaragua and most can be purchased over the internet.

1) Nicaragua Cigars

2) Google Store for Nicaraguan Cigars

3) Neptune Cigars

4) Sweet Maria's Nicaraguan Coffee

5) Espresso and Coffee Guide

6) Google Store Nicaraguan Coffee

7) Hammocks.com Nicaraguan Hammocks

8) Seaside Hammocks Nicaraguan Hammocks

9) Indigo Arts Gallery - Nicaraguan Art

10) Nicaragua Art Gallery -Nicaragua art, pottery, wood carvings, etc.

Help support the people of Nicaragua by buying the items that are actually produced here in Nicaragua.

Adios until next time.

Expat blogs and businesses in Nicaragua

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Fri, 9 Sep 2011 11:04:00 -0700

Most people do not realize the amount of ex-pats that live here in Nicaragua.

To give you an idea, here is a list of sites dealing with ex-pats, and people who own businesses in Nicaragua.

This list is in the order it came up on a google search. If I left yours out and you would like to be listed here, feel free to contact me.

1) A group of ex-pats on the Expat Exchange Network

2) An Expat Life in Nicaragua

3) Expatriate Forums in Nicaragua

4) Blog Nicaragua

5) Expat Communities - Nicaragua

6) Nicaragua Living

The Real Nicaragua - the speakeasy for all matters Nicaraguan ( Follower suggested add on)

Doing business in Nicaragua:

7) The US State Department news release on doing business in Nicaragua

8) IBM in Nicaragua

9) Monsanto In Nicaragua

10) Holiday Inn Managua

11) Unilever in Nicaragua

12) Coca-Cola in Nicaragua

13) Wal-Mart in Nicaragua (Pali)

Hotel Casino's list of Nicaraguan business sites

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:29:00 -0700

If you are coming to Nicaragua for business, these sites are beneficial to get an understanding of Nicaragua companies.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by email or Skype.

1) ProNicaragua Official Investment Promotion Agency of Nicaragua

2) Canatur Camara Nicional De Tourismo de Nicaragua (In Spanish, just use google translate to get a rough idea of what they do, offer, etc.)

3) Calvet and Associates - Investment Strategists

4) Inpesca - A large commercial fishing company

5) Center for Export and Investment in Nicaragua CEI

6) Banco Lafise Bancentro

7) Investment Nicaragua, S.A.

8) Camara De Bienes Raices (Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce)

9) INTUR - Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo

10) US Embassy's list of Nicaragua's Government Offices in Managua

This list is not meant to cover all the business connections in Nicaragua, but it gives you a place to start.

I have lived in Nicaragua for over 20 years. If you have questions, feel free to contact me.

I have enjoyed living in Nicaragua, and I believe this is a place that many others would enjoy, too.

Adios!

From the Hotel Casino, Casares - 10 musicians from Nicaragua

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:18:00 -0700

Come visit Hotel Casino and enjoy the diversity of the many musicians from Nicaragua!

Here are 10 musicians from Nicaragua.

Nicaragua is a diverse country, with many sights to see, artists are active along with the volcanos that are found in the country.

If you like the music, you'll love visiting Nicaragua even more!

1) Carlos y Luis Enrique Mejía

2)Clara Grun

3)División Urbana

4)Lya Barrioz

5) Salvador Cardenal

6) Sexgrind Morbidus

7) Q69K

8) Tony Melendez Has no arms and is a guitar player!

9) Eduardo Araica

10) José Areas percussionist for Santana (Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Come and vist Nicaragua, the land of diversity.

We offer seaside rooms, fishing, swimming, Surfing, horseback riding, and more!

Come vist Hotel Casino today.

Free airport pickup, rent a car at the airport and we are a 90 minute drive south of the capital.

Today, bright and sunny, and the surf is up!

Great days ahead.

Art in Nicaragua

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:19:00 -0700

One of my favorite things to do is find artists here in Nicragua.

Most people in the world do not associate Nicaragua with anything artistic, which is a shame. There are many very good artists here in Nicaragua.

Here is a list of a few of the artists in Nicaragua that have website that allow you to view their work.

1) Jorge Pavon - photographer, web designer

2) Laura G. Diaz - Photography

3) Gloria Ruiz - Photography, painting and drawing

4) Nica Ceramic Art - Ceramic items made and painted in Nicaragua

5) Mauricio Rizo Artistic painter on canvas

6) Tacho Reyes Artist painter on canvas

7) Ignacio Fletes Cruz Primitive painter

8) Armando Morales Artistic painter on canvas

9) Sergio Michilini Artistic painter on canvas

10) Leoncio Saenz Artist painter on canvas and photographer

I hope the next vacation you take will be a visit to Nicaragua. A country with many aspects of culture, wildlife and beaches that are available to be discovered.

Thanks for stopping and taking a look at my Hotel Casino webpage.

Ciao

From Hotel Casino, Casares, Nicaragua - Aug. 23, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Patrice Glo) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:44:00 -0700

A good day at the hotel.

A bright sunny day in the mid - 90's, a few stray clouds.

Did get a rain storm come through last night - cooled things down a bit.

We have some guests from sunny California - a couple who are surfers. In their 60's!

Then we have our traveling guest, The Big Mozey, staying with us for awhile because he is on medication for poor circulation in his legs.

Fishing was good - red snapper, white tuna, barracuda and flounder were being caught by the locals who decided to venture out in the ocean today.

Un buen día en el hotel.

Un día brillante de sol en la mitad - 90, algunas nubes perdidas.

¿Recibió una tormenta de lluvia vienen a través de la noche anterior - las cosas se enfriaron un poco.

Tenemos algunos invitados de la soleada California - una pareja que practica surf. En sus años 60!

Luego tenemos a nuestro invitado de viaje, el Mozey Grandes, quedarse con nosotros por un tiempo porque él está tomando medicamentos para la mala circulación en las piernas.

La pesca fue buena - el pargo, el atún blanco, la barracuda y la platija estaban siendo atrapados por los lugareños que decidieron aventurarse en el océano en la actualidad.