Nicaragua is the largest country of Central America. It is bordered on the north by Honduras, on the east by the Caribbean Sea, on the south by Costa Rica, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. It is slightly larger than New York State with an area of 50,193 square miles (about 130,000 square kilometers) and about five million inhabitants.

Nicaragua has about 215 miles of coast line on the Pacific side and about 330 miles on the Atlantic side. There are 28 volcanoes in the Nicaragua territory including two on the island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua. Six of the volcanoes are active including the Hawaiian style open mouth Volcano Masaya with direct Access by car.

Nicaragua has two very large lakes: Lake Managua, by the capital city of Managua, and Lake Nicaragua which is the 12th largest lake in the world (abt. 8,300 square kilometers). It is the only lake in the world where sharks and swordfish are found in fresh water.

Lake Nicaragua has about 365 breathtaking islands grouped in different archipelagos. Lake Nicaragua is an important body of water where the famous Route through Nicaragua was operated linking the east coast of the United States with California during the Gold Rush. The Route was run up the San Juan River from the Caribbean Coast across Lake Nicaragua and then by cart the ten miles to get to the Pacific Ocean. Spanish is the country's official language; however, English is also spoken.

Residence Opportunities:
Nicaragua has very attractive laws offering fiscal benefits to citizens of other nationalities who wish to reside in the country like duty free for households belongings, automobile, and tax benefits. We will be happy to help you fine the alternative best suited for your circumstances. You can first visit as a tourist and find out the best life style for your future in the sun.

Tours:
Many tours are organized to the most stunning attractions in the pacific side of the country at very low cost. These tours take you to on trips to mountains, volcanoes, lakes, lagoons, islands, museums, churches, swimming in volcanic crater lakes and in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, handicraft markets and other sites of interest.
We offer you the opportunity to explore the  beautiful and exciting country of Nicaragua as a tourist to explore the possibility of making it your retirement destination. We will assist you in any travel arrangements you may need. If you have any special needs please let us know in advance.