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wahinie
  4/18/2016 05:45 EST

We would like learn from your experience. We are planning to move to Nicaragua in start 2017. We are a family from Denmark with 2 kids (5 & 8), so we would love some info regarding school, area, safety, internet connection and healthcare. (we are planning to visit this summer)

We would like to live in a town where social life is possible for both the kids and us. So not too big but not too small either.

We would like a school where the focus is good environment and not too strict- most important is fun when they learn. Small school would be good. And aktivities at the school for the kids is preffered.

We would like to be relatively safe and it would be nice if there were other expats.

We NEED internet to function ok. We have online business so internet must be available.

We are looking for long term renting in nice area with some nature and nice surrounding. A house if that’s possible. Nothing fance and expensive (in the middle).

We were thinking of these places:
Granada and the Cocibolca School.
Managua and the Nordic Scool.
Matapalga and the NCA Christian Academy.

How is car rental? What is the cost?
What is the rent for a house with 3 bedroom in a good area?
How much is the school fees?

If anyone has experience or advise I would very much like to skype with you?

atz111
  4/18/2016 08:46 EST

You will likely get a lot of opinions on this...some of it influenced by lifestyle and some by where a person now lives. Let me start off. You seem to want to rent when you first get here and that is good as it allows you to scope out an area and visit others before buying. A scouting trip before you moved will be nice and IMO worth while ....in 10 days you will get a good feel for each of your possible areas for the first rental.

Granada...good schools and while I cannot comment personally, they seem to be held in high regard by parents. Safe for kids (and you). Good internet (I do business on the net from there myself), good shops , 1 hour from Managua (airport&bigger stores). The expat community exists, but is not vibrant..tends to the older side, but with kids in school you will likley find a niche.

A nice house in town with 3BR will be $700-900 a month with some in the $500 range..depends on what you want in terms of amenities. Utilities $100 more including a bit of air conditioning (it gets very hot here at times)

Also look at Sanguanoch school...supposed to be very good. I do now know fees at any of the schools, but when you visit you will easily find out.

If you live in town (which you definitely should do) you will not really need a car day to day. plenty of taxies and cheap fares...one side of town from the middle for a dollar. Car rentals are right here when you need them and be about $30-50 a day depending on the car type.

Nature is not far away...Mombacho volcano with a lot of hiking/wildlife, Laguna de Apoyo for swimming in a clear crater lake, great beaches within 1.5-2 hours.

The town gets "touristy" at times but that is not all bad and most areas don't see them. I live 5 blocks from the main square and see just a few wandering around here.

Managua....except for schools, of which I hear there are good ones...is not a place I would reccomend. To get the house you want you in the city will have to live in an enclave of "nice' houses (and they are and are reasonably priced). Not centrally located..be a ride to most anyplace.. and surrounded by places you do not want to be.

Matagalpa is a nice town...cooler than Granada as in mountains and around there is beautiful and a lot of "nature". The town is a lot smaller than Granada and has a much different feel...a farm/cowboy town (that is not meant in a derogatory way). Not at all sure about school and I think expat community exists...but what it is like cannot say. My thought is with the kids you will be a bit isolated..maybe not. A visit will let you see.

If you wish to discuss any of this PM me on here and I will give you my email and skype and be glad to talk with you.

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novato1953
  4/18/2016 09:42 EST

One of those Goldilocks things -- you have to go try the oatmeal to find the one you like best.

iguanalover
  4/18/2016 10:03 EST

Granada, Managua and Leon are hot, not warm. It has been 95 to 100 degrees F for over a month. If you don't want hot, look elsewhere. SJDS at least gets a breeze off the water. Some towns north of Leon got up to 40 degrees C recently.

I spent some quality time in Denmark when I was younger and if I were from there, I would look to the mountains, like Matagalpa, because of the climate. You can check the temperatures on line of the towns you mentioned and I would keep a diary of them if I were you because it will help you make a choice. We don't go out in the day for many hours and we can't use part of our house right now in the afternoons, because of the heat. It would not be safe for kids to play outside.

The mountain towns are very nice, cooler and if you can find good schools for your kids I would try there first. The towns are very safe and there are expats living around. Look at the Facebook pages. There are many from all around the country.

atz111
  4/18/2016 10:13 EST

Those towns are indeed hot. However the temps moderate after the March/April hottest part (but still can not be classed as cool). Tens of thousands of people live and work here..kids play outside all day...I walk 2 hours a day..not at noon...but it is not as bad as you say. Nor as cool as Denmark,,,these folks seem smart enough to figure that out. If you like Matagalpa, so much the better...but I would not make my choice based on the average temperature.

waltermboyles
  4/18/2016 11:30 EST

Compliments to atz111 for a helpful posting.
You might also check out Jinotepe, some altitude = cooler.
H2O 212F

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wahinie
  4/18/2016 14:21 EST

Thank you so much for a very good answer :) I will write a privat message to you!

iguanalover
  4/18/2016 15:19 EST

The official temperature in Granada right now is 94 degrees F. It measures 100 degrees F in the studio in the back of our house. There isn't anyone walking on the street currently and no children are playing outside. It is hot. The children play outside after dark. The forecast for the remainder of this week is above 97 degrees F with two days forecasted to be 98 or 99 degrees F. It could get hotter.

2015 was the hottest year on record for Nicaragua. It was one degree C hotter than previous years. There was almost no let up in the heat this year. In past years, after April and May it cooled down, but not last year. We hope this year will be different.

The countryside is very dry and the banana crop is down 30%. Some farmers are reporting that they are expecting 10 to 20% of their regular harvest for other crops. It is hot and dry. The prediction in Nicaragua and Costa Rica is for a late rainy season this year. We hope it is wrong.

If I were thinking about moving into Nicaragua at this time, I would give careful consideration to the weather. Costa Rica and El Salvador are starting to ration water. It is hot and dry.

atz111
  4/18/2016 16:11 EST

Hmmm...the offficial temperature that i see on two different sites is 91 degrees F. The temperature outside my door in town about a meter above the concrete and in the shade is 97 degrees F......will always be higher as official temp is not measured above pavement but soil. The humidities are in the 35 % range. Hot but ..well this is the hottest month here and it is after all Central America. The temperature in my garden area inside the wall of my house and in the shade is 89 degrees. Any room that receives direct sun now and it not adapted to mitigate the temps will of course be hotter. Maybe you should work on that room that is 100 degrees. We are in the El Nino cycle and one of the most profound on record, so the temps and rainfall in this cycle are not in line with the 'averages'...not only in Nicaragua but in 70% of the world. We had strange rainfall patterns in 2015 compared to normal and ended up below the average. But the average is called the average because it is ...well, he average. This year it is too early to tell as from Jan through this month is the peak of the dry season, so usually no rain at all. No the sky is not falling and heaven forbid don't be confused by the facts. BTW I see lots of people,walking around now...just after noon...no one fainting from the heat. On the other hand, i wish it were 10 degrees cooler.

atz111
  4/18/2016 16:11 EST

Hmmm...the offficial temperature that i see on two different sites is 91 degrees F. The temperature outside my door in town about a meter above the concrete and in the shade is 97 degrees F......will always be higher as official temp is not measured above pavement but soil. The humidities are in the 35 % range. Hot but ..well this is the hottest month here and it is after all Central America. The temperature in my garden area inside the wall of my house and in the shade is 89 degrees. Any room that receives direct sun now and it not adapted to mitigate the temps will of course be hotter. Maybe you should work on that room that is 100 degrees. We are in the El Nino cycle and one of the most profound on record, so the temps and rainfall in this cycle are not in line with the 'averages'...not only in Nicaragua but in 70% of the world. We had strange rainfall patterns in 2015 compared to normal and ended up below the average. But the average is called the average because it is ...well, he average. This year it is too early to tell as from Jan through this month is the peak of the dry season, so usually no rain at all. No the sky is not falling and heaven forbid don't be confused by the facts. BTW I see lots of people,walking around now...just after noon...no one fainting from the heat. On the other hand, i wish it were 10 degrees cooler.

Dwaine
  4/19/2016 17:50 EST

Have you even been to Nicaragua? From your post it doesn't sound like it. And if you haven't been to Nicaragua before, then it's (in my humble opinion) crazy to decide you are just going to up and move your whole family there. You need to come spend some time in the country first before making such a life-altering decision.

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atz111
  4/19/2016 17:54 EST

I agree that a visit is a must. And they did say they were coming for a visit this summer. If a decently long one and prepared for it that could be enough.

mate31658649
  4/20/2016 12:29 EST

I admire your sense of adventure. Both Denmark and Nicaragua are beautiful countries, but in different ways. I live in Esteli; a city of approx. 120,000 people. The advantages of Esteli are that the Pan American Highway goes through it, making travel to other parts of Nicaragua accessible; it is in the mountains so the temperature is comfortable; internet access is good; and it is relatively safe.

I hope you enjoy your visit to Nicaragua, but keep in mind, the lifestyle is drastically different from Denmark.

topdiggy2
  5/2/2016 15:10 EST

@ mate31658649
I am looking into purchasing a farm property located outside of Esteli.

I too am planning to move my young family of 5 (mother-in-law with Alzheimer, wife and I mid 30's, and two school age kids 5yrs and 1yrs). And you post caught my eye.

Coming from Atlanta, GA, my wifes main concern is the availability of 1st world style education (structured schools thru high school, etc.) and access to 1st world medical facilites for her mother.

On these two points (health care & schooling) do you have any comments/information that can give me a idea as to the availability of both? If not, are their other expats or natives or even organizations locally (schools or medical facilities specically) that i can research by call/email to obtain more information about these matters prior to coming down there?

Thanks in advance for your help!

iguanalover
  5/3/2016 00:45 EST

Topdiggy2, if you demand first world facilities, my suggestion is to stay in the first world. The most successful expats make few demands and pretty much accept things as they find them.

atz111
  5/3/2016 00:54 EST

Ditto. Best case for you is to get a dose of reality. Until then stay home.

elduendegrande
  5/3/2016 01:40 EST

Come check out Managua. Pieces of it approach 1st world standards.
The cow towns have 1950s grade schools and hospitals. The money is in Managua and it takes a large concentratin of money to buy the modern perks.

A Central American town of 120,000 is more like a city of 10,000 surrounded by a lot of extra shacks and dirt roads and farms.

topdiggy2
  5/3/2016 12:07 EST

@iguanalover

I didnt say we DEMAND 1st world facilities...my question was simply what are the facitilies PERIOD specifically in the Esteli/Somoto area for schools and medicine.

I hate it when you come on forums like this and you get these smart ass "you're not good enough to come here" type responses and attitudes, all with little substance.

You try your best to qualify your questions and in return you get people just looking to exploit your lack of knowledge like how old are you 5yr?

topdiggy2
  5/3/2016 12:22 EST

@atz

yet another smart-ass remark, with little no substance.

Maybe i was wrong for assuming that there is a unwritten disclaimer that says, if i am in the US thinking about moving abroad to Central America, surely my standards significantly lowered across the entire matrix. I get that not every town is going to be on the cutting edge of technology and have sparkiling new ivy league type facilities.

What i was expecting, when someone ask "whats availiable in your area" is for someone to say for example:

"speaking for my area, we have 1 doctor office, and he as a few aids that help him and this serves our local hospital for most non-life threatening emergencies ie cuts and bruises, snake bites, cold medicines, etc. type of things. If its something that a asprin and bandage cant fix, the closest diagnosis center is XYZ with ABC type resources. i think surgeons and cancer treatments are available there, but, im not sure".

thats a useful response, something i can use...not "do your research" or "think again"...wtf?

Not some arrogant response like
"if you need a hospital, better not move to Nica!"

That what the forum is here for, so you can share your experience. Instead of me having to come all the way down there blindly, and make better use of my time seeing and checking out more important things than that matter immediately.

topdiggy2
  5/3/2016 12:28 EST

@elduendegrande

Thank you for your candid response. Something like this is what i can use. Paints a vidid picture for the person who hasnt been there to see for themselves and gives me a basis to work with.

The pieces of property i was coming to look at are located outside of Esteli in one of those "cow towns" that you are referring too. - lol

But, i had planned to tour Managua while there. Got any leads on cheap rentals or fincas outside of town? Im looking for either a long term rental for about $200-400/mo (nothing fancy) or a cheap property i can buy for $15-25k?

atz111
  5/3/2016 13:35 EST

Not smart ass at all...to get a decent answer you have to ask a decent question. You did not and it tells me you want facts and figures served up to you...have you done any other research...been here? I can tell you that you will likely not make it here and be happy...your type is well known. You are in for a big, big shock. And, by the way...quit whining.

atz111
  5/3/2016 13:39 EST

Did you read the whole thread on this? There are many answers before your post (including several detailed ones from me) that address many issues...I guess you want a custom answer to the same question...less work for you. Stay home. whine less. Work more on your lack of ...well a lot of things, but personality comes up as #1`.

atz111
  5/3/2016 13:39 EST

Did you read the whole thread on this? There are many answers before your post (including several detailed ones from me) that address many issues...I guess you want a custom answer to the same question...less work for you. Stay home. whine less. Work more on your lack of ...well a lot of things, but personality comes up as #1`.

KeyWestPirate
  5/3/2016 13:46 EST

You could hire a good teacher for less than you could put your kinds into a real school.

Get home school materials from a number of sources in the US,, many of them free.

Last time I checked, teachers make $237 /month.

One thing Nicaragua is not famous for is quality of education,,, but among the teachers there are a few who stand out. Many are Sandinista hacks,, so you will have to choose carefully.

topdiggy2
  5/3/2016 13:59 EST

@ATZ

Dude, im not whinning. But You are TROLLING.

you dont know anything about me. You dont know where im from or what i have lived thru. For all you know i could be a 1st generation american Nigerian. I could be Haitin and lived during the 2005 earthquakes & hurricane Katrina.

But in your small mind, you think because i havent been to Nicaragua YET then i dont know anything about 2nd-3rd world living? really?

No, it just means i dont know anything about Nicaragua....but to say i cant relate because im asking a simple question (which you still havent addressed):

what schools and medical facilities are in or around Esteli? simple question.

All that extra stuff is unnecessary. But Im not the only one you trolling, you did the same thing to the girl from Denmark.

Make a note: "Come down and visit" is the obvious answer. i knew that before coming to this site. So thats not exactly your brightest moment in stating the obvious. In fact, you sound a bit bitter in that instead of using the opportunity to highlight something positive relating to the subject...you spout off like a wounded woman...."it aint for you, come and visit, stay away!"...

But as a time saving exercise, it would be helpful just to share what you know and stop trolling.

novato1953
  5/3/2016 14:39 EST

Seeking first-world medical care and first-rate schools in the second-poorest country in the Western Hemisphere is like asking about the waters in Casablanca. Of course, in the movie "Casablanca" when Rick talks about the waters he isn't serious. Are you?

KeyWestPirate
  5/3/2016 15:11 EST

Rick didn't want to drink the water, just bathe in it.


Renault: And what in heaven's name brought you to Casablanca?
Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
Renault: The waters? What waters? We're in the desert.
Rick: I was misinformed.


The last line could be said by many expats about Nicaragua....

atz111
  5/3/2016 15:42 EST

I know all about you. You are like many others who cry (whine) when they do not hear what they like. Spoken like a true jerk..."dude"...wow and he's up on the lingo too. No trolling on this end.... you asked a question and got an answer you did not like and now in a pout and whining (again)...and it is you that is trolling.

atz111
  5/3/2016 15:42 EST

I know all about you. You are like many others who cry (whine) when they do not hear what they like. Spoken like a true jerk..."dude"...wow and he's up on the lingo too. No trolling on this end.... you asked a question and got an answer you did not like and now in a pout and whining (again)...and it is you that is trolling.

atz111
  5/3/2016 15:53 EST

And Rick was well informed compared to the DingoDaddy aka topdiggy2 (more like bottomfeeder) who does not even know what to ask or how to act when he gets an answer he does not like.

elduendegrande
  5/3/2016 23:26 EST

For anyone's information, in NIc all towns other than Managua, leon, and granada are cow towns, unless they are burro towns like Somoto!
Only about 15% of the nica population are in the consumer society. Without people with money to spend there are no frills and luxuries, except cel phones and ice cream. No money= no good schools and hospitals. Managua is the best bet for people who want to live in the 21st century, sort of.
The country as a whole hasn't supported itself for generations--without foreign aid and remittances it would implode and be the new Haiti.
Maybe the Chinaman will save the top half of the Nicas, but the bottom half are doomed under any scenario.
If somebody wants to live in a country like this, go for it, but you are going to have to carve out your niche while watching your six and forgoing a lot of the comforts and security.

dturoff
  5/4/2016 00:42 EST

Believe it or not, there really is a lot of useful information on this forum, though some of it is couched in fairly sarcastic and offensive language, and some is just outright nasty trolling and wanking.

Really, though, outside of (some parts of) Managua, which I personally don't consider a decent place to live, there isn't "first world" anything in Nicaragua, because it's not the "first world" (I actually really dislike that term).

You need a thick skin, and a quick finger on the "delete" key for this forum.

KeyWestPirate
  5/4/2016 10:43 EST

It's a good life here.

You have to set priorities and be imaginative working towards goals.

Much is here, just a lot harder to find. The cow towns won't have much of anything, because, as a previous poster pointed out,,, there is little disposable income.

It helps if your priorities are simpler. Mine are hot water, a bit of AC on hot nights, refrigeration, and Charmin TP.

There are a lot of workarounds: I make my own bread, and cook my secret recipe beans overnight in a slow cooker (week's worth at a time). So, the toys help, but too many get in the way.

Spanish is essential, and it doesn't come easily, but it comes eventually if you work at it.

You can have things your way,,,, maybe not at the Burger King in Estelí,, but like the Rolling Stones sing,, "You get what you need . . ."

Attitude is critical, due diligence i essential, not just in renting or buying, but for every taxi ride, every vegetable purchase.

prpcof
  5/4/2016 13:07 EST

The bottom line and the correct way is read visit other blogs like Nica Nuggets. The true Nicaragua. Know what a 3rd world country really means. Read the history of the country. You must visit here. Everything said here is a personal perspective. I like the people, the challenges, and the beauty... I hate the poverty and the acceptance of it. Antz is and can be a very articulate and give a lot of information that you can use. He can do it in such a good and informed way. It always surprises me why he sometimes needs the adjectives and judgments to use on people that are not as knowledgeable about this area. How could they be? You must see the country for yourself Nicaragua has a place for everybody. You have to find it.

iguanalover
  5/4/2016 15:11 EST

Topdiggy2, I can give more information about medical care for dementia as we had friends who brought down their 85ish mom with dementia. Grandma was in Nicaland for about two years. She was hospitalized once, Viven Pellas outside Managua, for bed sores which were quite serious. No one in the family knew about that problem and it was critical by time Grandma was taken to the hospital. The family was satisfied with the care and paid cash for almost two weeks in the hospital. They had some sort of insurance which covered some things, but they had to pay the bill in cash and get reimbursed.
That is standard for care and no one here takes medicare.

Other than that one time, Grandma was at home. They hired three Nica ladies who were at the house about 16 hours a day. The Nica ladies did a great job in my opinion but they were not trained, they learned on the job. It took the family about six months to find a doctor they liked and she made a house call once a week if not more based on need. That is standard in Nicaland. Grandma died at home, in her rocking chair sitting outside watching the world go by surrounded by her family. She was a lucky woman and much loved by her family,

The family paid cash for all services and an astounding amount for diapers which were a major expense. There is a good article on the Nicaragua_community.com website about death in Nicaragua. I would read it before you make your decision. There is little extraordinary care for terminal illness in Nicaragua. Death is more accepted as a natural event. There are no funeral homes as you might know them either. The family takes full responsibility for the deceased. It is a little different for foreigners, but not much.

mate31658649
  5/4/2016 18:51 EST

@topdiggy2
Contrary to some of the other posts on this forum, I have been impressed with the quality of healthcare in Nicaragua. I have been visiting Nicaragua for 40 years and living here, approx. 6 mos./yr for the past 3 years. Esteli has 2 hospitals; one public (free) and one private (low-cost). When I had pneumonia, the doctor made a house-call and charged me $18. My chest X-Rays cost $30 and the lab cost (blood & urine) was $30. For the Nicaraguans who can not afford these costs, they can go to the public hospitals and be treated for free. If you do decide to come to Nicaragua, email me at [email protected] and I will gladly meet with you and answer any questions you may have.

Nicaragua is a third world country, with unpaved streets and slow service, You will not always find your favorite foods or your favorite TV shows, but if things like this are not important to you, I recommend Nicaragua for a great experience.

atz111
  5/4/2016 19:46 EST

Mate...I take issue of your assessment of NICA health care. I have been here six years and not for half the year as you are...that in itself make a monumental difference. Have had cataract surgery and fixed a broken bone in the foot and one in the hand. Satisfied with all of that. But like your pneumonia it is hardly enough to make much of a judgement on the "system". Your illness which is certainly not any challenge to diagnose or treat....a nurse can do it and you can too if you are reasonably self aware. X-rays and blood tests to diagnose this are not a sign of good medicine but a crutch that a good doc would not need...who needs the radiation from that massive x-ray on your chest? Yeah, it's cheap...but that is not a good medical reason to do any of it. You get a kidney problem or something wrong with your heart or stomach, this is really not the place to be. Might be OK, but the odds are really 100 to 1 for better care in USA. That is what health care is, not treating everyday commonplace things..cheap or not.

Melvinkelvin
  5/4/2016 21:11 EST

" X-rays and blood tests to diagnose this are not a sign of good medicine but a crutch that a good doc would not need..."

I pity the physician unfortunate enough to have to deal with a patient such as this. They all know going into the fight that this is exactly the person who will sue you when his "diagnosis" turns out to be wrong, claiming you were "negligent" not to take the radiographs.

atz111
  5/4/2016 21:27 EST

Sorry Melvin.... but you be real wrong...not just my opinion but that of the medical profession. Read up on it a little and see...it is beyond me to educate you. Not to say that something not as clear cut as pnuemonia does not need tests or x-rays or cat scans......but that one does not...by a country mile.

mate31658649
  5/5/2016 20:23 EST

atz111
Obviously he medical care in the US is superior to Nicaragua, but for many, the cost for the care or the medical insurance in the US is prohibitive. Considering that Nicaragua is a third world country, I feel that the care is good. It isn't fair to compare Nicaragua's healthcare to that of the US or western Europe.

topdiggy2
  5/6/2016 12:20 EST

@Iguanalover

Thank you for your reply...appreciate the candor once again!

@Mate
Thank you, exactly more information i was looking for. i will email you shortly, still making arrangements for the visit down.

@ User who posted about Alzheimer
great response. Thats what i needed to know. again, full-time home care is cost prohibitive for us here in the US and being able to find someone willing to change diappers, bedding, and bath mom when times comes is worth the move alone for $20/day.

Again, all im looking for is access to medical facility that can stitch a cut or treat a wound suffered on the farm. for major medical i assume going to panama or costa rica would even still be less costly than going ALL the way back to us.

What my wife feared was something like what we saw on the news about a hospital Venezuela (yes i know, different regime, different problem altogether) where they were lacking supplies, equipment, etc. People had to bring their own water and blankets, bandages etc. from home.

So its good to know that in the area that i have a lead on some property in Esteli, basic good medical facilities are available.

elduendegrande
  5/6/2016 18:41 EST

In the great peoples' free hospital in Esteli you will be treated to the limit of the facility, just like anywhere else. But don't plan on any medivacs to a big hospital and be prepared for the flies and zancudos.
My late mother in law spent some of her last days in there. At the time, I suggested that she move to hospital militar in managua. She declined because she didn't want to be so far from family. I also had the opinion that if her kids had moved her to the US, she would have gotten her surgery and still be alive. I don't wish that on the US taxpayer, but she certainly would have been better off.

The private hospitals claim 12 beds, but I think they are exaggerating. If they run out of o2 or something, plan on getting moved to the public hospital.

My wife had minor surgery in one of the private hospitals. it was clean FN but its a little scary to see somebody put under general anesthesia without any monitoring equipment, just one surgeon doing the work and the other with his hand on the valve of the happy gas cylinder. No bp, no oxygen level, no heart rate.

I spent a night there myself. Fortunately I knew what was wrong, why it happened, and what treatment I needed and the sharp doctor played along with me. She ran some tests to convince herself, but she did what I said and I was out the next morning. Cost in both cases was a little more that the cost of a one way taxi to managua.

A lot of the rural/cow town medical care is a tad short of what you saw on the Mash TV show. Assumption of risk on our part.

dumluk
  5/6/2016 18:59 EST

@atz.........Hey dude.......Do you post everything twice? Once is enuff, believe me........even tho yur not all wrong........just overreacting..........

atz111
  5/6/2016 20:53 EST

no dummy...( you title speaks not by luck but by genetics or maybe just a bad upbringing....or maybe just because you are a dumbass).....it is a gift from the site to those who need to be listened to. Read and heed...but i guess not for you. You be too busy.....well being dumb.

atz111
  5/6/2016 20:53 EST

no dummy...( you title speaks not by luck but by genetics or maybe just a bad upbringing....or maybe just because you are a dumbass).....it is a gift from the site to those who need to be listened to. Read and heed...but i guess not for you. You be too busy.....well being dumb.

atz111
  5/6/2016 20:53 EST

no dummy...( you title speaks not by luck but by genetics or maybe just a bad upbringing....or maybe just because you are a dumbass).....it is a gift from the site to those who need to be listened to. Read and heed...but i guess not for you. You be too busy.....well being dumb.

glockdiver69
  5/7/2016 01:21 EST

Hey ATZ,

Love your posts, but I have to ask. Why are your posts posted 2 or 3 times in a row? Is this by design or is there something with the keyboard?

Keep post'n.

atz111
  5/7/2016 08:06 EST

Got a problem with my forum stuff, goes up 2 times, now 3 I see...have asked site a couple times to try to fix but not much service/response..

Today i think I will drop off/quit and then resign up..may have a different name, but you will recognize me...as unfortunate as that may be.

dumluk
  5/7/2016 10:12 EST

Howz about just the first two? Drop off and quit? That works for me, and no doubt quite a few others..........Youre just another cranky ole man who thinks he knows better who is only living in Nicaragua cuz its cheaper than anywhere else.....Be a man......admit it!

atz111
  5/7/2016 12:17 EST

What works for you don't mean nothin...you are sooooo easy. Stay on the porch dummy...don't come out with the big dogs.

atz111
  5/7/2016 12:17 EST

What works for you don't mean nothin...you are sooooo easy. Stay on the porch dummy...don't come out with the big dogs.

atz111
  5/7/2016 12:17 EST

What works for you don't mean nothin...you are sooooo easy. Stay on the porch dummy...don't come out with the big dogs.

elduendegrande
  5/7/2016 15:59 EST

yup, the software is a little screwy. You hit "post reply" then you sneeze or eyeball a vago walking down your street and come back and hit post and there you have it, a double post.

dumluk
  5/7/2016 20:28 EST

Hahahahaha........big dog, heh? Thats a loud laff...........I dont even live in Nicaragua, altho have visited several times, and I am more qualified to help these folks with their questions than you are.......And btw, if its a site problem, than why doesnt it happen to the rest of us? Duhhhhhh................Seems like its a personal problem, kinda like stuttering.........

artisthealer
  5/19/2016 18:09 EST

Granada is a touristy city, so it has good and bad. This is micro-climate country so some places are hotter/cooler than others. My experience has been limited to Granada and San Juan del Sur (Rivas). Rivas is not bad. It is pit-stop larger town with a great market. The region is safe and you have access to San Juan del Sur, Ometepe, and some of the beaches. I cannot recommend San juan del Sur unless you have surfing in your blood (sarcasm). San Juan del sur has schools for sure, however I have only seen the elementary schools because my place is not far from one. It is also a touristy place, with a strong surfer community. There are much better beaches in Nicaragua and I recommend either being near a beach or in the hills as you'll have lots to do for a family. Food prices in San Juan are higher than in Rivas and Rivas is lower for food, etc than Granada. Rivas is also a safer place than Granada and San Juan del sur. Come visit. Check out all the places mentioned then decide which one. Also visit other parts of the country if your schedule allows. There is more than just the Pacific coast by the way.

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