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Nicaragua is the largest Central American country. It is located almost directly between North and South America and is bordered by Honduras to the North and Costa Rica to the South, as well as the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to the east and west. Its geography is home to great lakes, mountain ranges and volcanoes, and boasts an abundance of natural beauty and biological resources.
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Masaya Volcano |
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Granada Square |
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Presidential Palace |
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Nicaragua's first and largest National Park |
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Granada possesses a rich colonial heritage |
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Presidential Palace located in Managua |
The images below follow our initial visit to the country in 2002 to research affordable real estate investments in several up and coming developments along the Pacific Coast. Starting with Rancho Santana, which set the benchmark for many to follow, and then to the present, we've uncovered new coastal gems in Montecristo Beach and Gran Pacifica while attempting to capture the continuous progress taking place along the way.
Watch this space often as we expand our area of coverage to include several popular residential cities and burgeoning tourist destinations while adding in a variety of new images to illustrate our findings.
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Rancho Santana |
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Rancho Santana |
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Rancho Santana |
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Entryway into Santana |
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Casita Village Courtyard |
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Casita (V-1):
Our First Purchase |
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Rancho Santana |
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Rancho Santana |
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Rancho Santana |
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The Patio Bar & Grill |
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Room with a view... |
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Playa Rosada Clubhouse |
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Rancho Santana |
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Rancho Santana |
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Rancho Santana |
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Landscape outside the Clubhouse |
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Roadway leading to an estate... |
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...and the view from up there |
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Montecristo Beach is a development located about an hour from the capital city of Managua in a small town called Tecolote, and is well positioned to offer a best of both worlds scenario to visitors and new homeowners--it's close enough to all of the city-based activities while also being far enough away to offer plenty of peace and tranquility one comes to expect from a paradise cut out of the Pacific.
The groundwork has been laid, the roadways are being paved and the building is under way. The developers are committed to creating a community of superior quality with such amenities as a clubhouse with access to a long black sand beach, restaurant, swimming pool, sports, entertainment, fishing, and more.
Because of some early success at Rancho Santana with its growth in popularity and population, as well as the growth potential for Nicaragua overall, we've also established a presence at Montecristo Beach. Our belief remains that the risk is minimal versus the potential for reward, both from increasing property values and pleasant living conditions.
The images below show various viewpoints from a selection of parcels showcasing a beautiful view to the ocean as well as that of the valley behind. The vista image at bottom is the projected layout for an upcoming building project.
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Montecristo |
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Montecristo |
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Montecristo |
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View from Lot A-7 |
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View from Lot A-8 |
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Views of the Pacific |
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Montecristo |
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Montecristo |
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Montecristo |
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Views of the Pacific |
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View of the Bay |
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A new building underway |
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Montecristo |
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Montecristo |
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Montecristo |
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The Pacific Coast |
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Waves Crashing |
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A Beautiful Sunset |
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Gran Pacifica is grand five-star resort community with designs to be Nicaragua’s leading source for upscale living by the sea. World-class infrastructure and famous name design combines with planned amenities that include a championship golf course, shopping plaza, hotel, and casino. Nearly 200 entrepreneurs, professionals and retirees from around the world have already purchased home lots here.
Their "behind the scenes" infrastructure is state-of-the-art, and will quietly provide for a comfortable environment for residents. This means well more than just the elegant beauty of paved streets, sidewalks and streetlights. It's the underground electric, fiber optic cable to every home, and freshwater and sewer systems designed to U.S. standards that make the basics of life convenient--ample water pressure, faster Internet access, inexpensive telephone usage, and cable TV with the major global networks. Because of extensive forethought and exhaustive planning, Gran Pacifica will deliver a quality of living that most North Americans take for granted.
The images below show various viewpoints from the development's early stage progress, from building construction to ocean views, roadways and landscaping details.
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Gran Pacifica |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Gran Pacifica |
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The entryway from nearby Villa El Carmen |
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And the sunlit beach goes on for miles |
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An aerial view of the development |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Local residents out for a walk |
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From dirt roads to paved streets... |
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...and a local residence
starts taking shape |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Gran Pacifica |
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An ocean view and gentle breeze |
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...as twilight sets in |
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A business complex outside the new condos |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Gran Pacifica |
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Luxury Condos in Progress... |
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Luxury Condos in Progress... |
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Looking out toward the sea |
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Looking Toward the Future
- Nicaragua shares the same coast and favorable climate as such popular U.S. locations as Florida and California--offering a golden paradise but without the high price.
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Nicaragua's topography features an abundance of natural resources and scenic beauty with a landscape dotted by lush mountains and freshwater lakes.
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There is a much lower cost of living in Nicaragua than most other countries in the world, making it even a more favorable location to plan retirement or go into business.
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Nicaragua is benefiting from growing tourism and foreign investment, strong indicators that previous years of economic starvation and repression will give way to a prosperous future for the country and its people.
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Nicaragua is on sale! Pacific Coast property in Nicaragua is available at a fraction of the cost of other similar locations such as its next door neighbor, Costa Rica.
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The Nicaraguan government is committed to bringing the country back to being a model of growth and prosperity in Central America, and has committed to forging favorable relationships with the international community to ensure as much.
More and more people are discovering Nicaragua as the country continues to progress and benefit from increasing tourism, funding and favorable press. It is also considered among Latin America's safest countries and best investment opportunities. It remains one to watch...
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More on Nicaragua
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Learn more about our investment in Rancho Santana as well as a more introspective look into the country itself: Exploring the Undiscovered
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For an account of our first visit to Nicaragua in Spring 2003, read the original story: The Undiscovered Country
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For more background information on all things Nicaragua go "Between the Waves"
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Look for an interview with the developer of Montecristo Beach, who will discuss the progress of their first-class beachfront project, why Nicaragua is SAFE for you to visit and invest, as well as prospects for the future.
We are continually gathering information from our sources in Nicaragua on investment conditions and the real estate market. The process of purchasing property is not nearly as difficult or risky as it may have been a few years ago when speculation and questions about land title ran rampant, but it's still helpful to have local resources. Plenty of financing options now exist as well. To learn more about opportunities available in Nicaragua and to view property listings along its prized Pacific Coast, visit our Nicaragua Properties section.
Business Opportunities
Have you wanted to develop a presence in Nicaragua and tap into its active tourism industry and future potential? We can assist you. Here at Vinnie's World, Nicaragua is one of our primary areas of focus and between our growing local team and network of professionals, we can assist you to establish or extend your business operations in Nicaragua and guide you through the entry process. Learn more at our section for Nicaragua Business >>
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