Yes,, I've had three parcels surveyed.

You have to do it even you may have the only survey around (common in rural areas). I mean,, you don't have to do it but the small amount of money is insurance against future disputes.

I used a company in Estelí and if I can find the name I will post it. But,, I don't think that you will have a problem finding one,,, as a real estate agent for a referral.

I paid $160 for the last survey of a small parcel.

You may want to install your own monuments at the corners. In Nicaragua typically,, it's a bottle cap nailed to a fence post with some paint on top of it.

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So far I have run into one-man "companies". quality varies, ask locally. A lawyer who isn't a crook should be able to refer you to a competent surveyor. Fees are not much ,depending on the location, size, and terrain.

Note that some togografos will give you or a neighbor or anyone else a plano of whatever pops into your/their head. It counts for virtually nothing except to confuse things. Make sure your plano corresponds to the escritura, not the existing fence line or pie in the sky wishes of anyone. Fix any discrepancies before you hand over the cash.

the north was gps mapped a few years ago and supposedly the registro will not record your deed if the numbers don't match, but be on top of it and talk to all neighbors to see if their are disputes. Particularly in Nic., if they don;t want to do things your way, WALK. You don;t really need the property and they may or may not need to sell.
Good will counts for something, but not being involved in nuisance litigation will make your life more pleasant.

Also, keep an eye on the water situation--is it all year and do others have claims, real or imaginary, on your water. A friend had the muni go after the water on his farm after he took the initiative to develop a spring and create a small pond. . He beat them in court, but it was a hassle. Another friend was under "pressure" to give his neighbor water. Why? His farm had water and the other guy;s didn't!

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Urban properties may have a "majon" (spelling doubtful) property markers in the form of a small piece of iron pipe in a concrete cylinder in the ground.

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Good advice. Have bought rural land and saw all of what is mentioned. Take your time..be there when it is measured. Make sure the surveyor knows who they are working for (you) and listen but do let them make decisions for you....they are surveyors and only a part of getting it sorted...most think they are the repositories of all land knowledge.. Insist on GPS coordinates for the boundaries and get intermediate coordinates as well as the "line" are not alway straight. You can tell something from old property lines but not always correct. Note that old measures may be in "Varas" and you will be doing in meters...15% difference, so can cause confusion with older plats.

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Very good info. Thanks

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One more thing...the advent of GPS mapping has made the use of crews to do surveys the old way is pretty much out the door. But that does not mean a guy with a GPS is a surveyor. They need to know how to read and mark up the plats, etc...so make sure you see that side of it too. They are also licensed and will stamp and sign the work they prepare.

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