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Nicaragua: People With Cedulas Traveling to US or Canada:
Okay ... QUESTION for savvy travelers: The question is for someone (who is NOT a pensionado) but has a cedula (residency) and is developing a business here.
QUESTION #1: when you leave Nicaragua to travel to another country (assuming a round trip ticket), are you "required" to have the permission of the government to leave the country? What is required? Who do you talk to? Where do you go to get that permission?
QUESTION #2: when you return from the country you are visiting ... and your suitcases are packed full of goodies from your home ... NOT purchased items but used items ... are you required to pay taxes on that stuff? Do you have to report it?
Thank you for your detailed answers. MUCH appreciated.
Nicaragua: Looking for Specialist in Well Digging:
My friends, Danny and Tila, begain digging their well using local knowledge of San Ramon ... unfortunately, slow, very unsafe ... Danny is concerned about liability and decided he needs someone who specialized in well digging. Danny and Tila live in San Ramon area but I imagine that professional well diggers will go where the work is. PLEASE help ... send names and phone #'s of people you have used or are using .... THANKS!!!
Nicaragua: Need THYROID specialist MD:
Hi ... I am posting this for a friend here in Nicaragua. Tila has an unusual thyroiid condition (per local doc) of super elevated T levels. Local doc is managing to keep her stable but they are both looking for a specialist. Can anybody help? Anywhere in Nicaragua or Costa Rica is fine ... just need to find someone. THANKS a million for responding. Private message me if you want Tila's email to share with her directly.
Nicaragua: info from expat:
Are you on Facebook?
Try:
Expats Nicaragua
Expats San Juan del Sur
Expats Guide to Nicaragua
NICA Rides
Nicaragua Buy Sell Trade
Good info ... takes some work getting through it all ...
Nicaragua: Bring along dog!:
Hi, I'm Linda ...
1) Must have a kennel with metal screws (per airline requirements) so throw away the plastic ones and go to the hardware store to get metal replacements.
2) Your dog or cat will need a certificate of health from your veterinarian, in English AND Spanish on ALL forms. This must be done 2 weeks prior to departure. The forms can be gotten online from the Department of Agriculture within CDC (Center for Disease Control). Print the required forms directly from the website. These forms that are required have to be in duplicate:
(a) USDA APHIS VS form 7001 ... this is to satisfy Nicaragua government rules.
FOLLOW THESE RULES for form 7001: there MUST be a 'separate' letter (on vet's letterhead) that repeats the 3 statements on form 7001. Look on the lower right hand side of 7001, you will see 3 check boxes above the NameAddressPhone box. The vet must repeat (on his letterhead) EACH of the 3 statements on form 7001 with an immediate Spanish translation below each statement that is in English.
(b) Veterinary Certificate for Domestic and International Airline Travel ... this is to satisfy airline rules.
(c) Rabies vaccination certificate. (This one does not need to be in Spanish and is obtained from your vet.)
THEN ... take all forms to the Department of Agriculture APHIS (animal, plant, health inspection service) for your state and have them stamped (State Agri Culture stamp / seal / endorsement.) My roommate mailed her papers to APHIS and got them back in time for the trip. For my dog, I went to APHIS (first thing in the morning, on opening, because they are soooo busy). Anyway, expect to pay a fee to APHIS. In Georgia, it was $38.00
3) The airlines will permit the cat to fly under the seat if the carrier meets the airline dimensions for "under seat" storage. To bring the cat on board,it cost $200 to fly Blue under the seat, within his carrier ... on Delta airlines.
4) If your dog doesn't travel well, then sedation may be recommended by your vet. I PREFER to use sedation ... a good one ...to avoid accidental injury from fighting the crate.
5) Be prepared to go through customs WITH the dog's paperwork in hand. You then fill out more paperwork (in Managua) and pay out $14. in fees.
Then .... you are through! You have arrived!
Bring PLENTY of heart guard and flea / tick to cover you until you can find it here ..... depending on where you live, it may be hard to find.
I did note on the Facebook page Expats in Matagalpa, Esteli & Jinotega, that Revolution was recommended. Talk to your vet ... may know what's effective in Central America.
Nicaragua: NETFLIX offered?:
Hi dspringfield! Don't knowif my answer will help for your area (Rivas) but for where I am (Matagalpa), I actually CAN access Amazon to download my kindle books and to stream movies. I don't use Prime ... just std rental. When I was living in Managua, I did have problems with "streaming" (i.e., interruptions for reloading). Soooooo, I am not sure why you wouldn't be able to access movies? Crazy as it may seem, I am thinking: I DO use Claro for internet provider. I DO have my computer set for USA location / time (Georgia / Eastern standard). Does that make a difference? Who knows! Sorry if this wasn't helpful but now you know 1 person who can do Amazon.com movie rentals.
Nicaragua: any cool higher elevation expat friendly locations in Nicaragua??:
The mountain region IS cooler and breezy ... not as many conveniences as Granada and San Juan del sur or Managua BUT the weather is VERY pleasant.
Here are some thoughts for you. Hope this helps!
(1) EXPATS in Matagalpa, Esteli & Jinotega is on Facebook and a good way to follow things. This group was started on behalf of all expats living in the mountain regions of Nicaragua to include Matagalpa, Esteli, Jinotega and surrounding communities. It is just getting started. I only know a few people at this point.
(2) Cost of Living:
a) Rent: $380 includes internet and phone (local) ... we supply the device (phone) in OLD home with 2 bedroom / 2 bath, large kitchen, large living room
b) City water bill: $5-10 (can't find where I put the receipts.)
c) Electricity: $20.
d) Bottled water (five, 5 gal bottles): $5.
Fuente Pura delivers to the home.
e) Taxi: 20 cordobas per person to anywhere in the city, one way. $8. USD/hour.
f) Maxi Pali and La Colonial grocery stores with LOTS of fresh fruit and veggie vendors:
Eggs: 47 cords / dozen
Bread: 39 cords / 1 loaf Bimbo Multigrain
Milk: 68.75 cords / 3 pack of Parmalat 1 qt cartons
Puff's facial tissue: 51 cords / 1 box
Papaya: 10.70 cords / lb
Broccoli: 1.77 cords / lb
Cauliflower: 62 cords
Red potato(s): 1.34 cords / lb
Apples: 32 cords / apple
Potato chips (Lays): 56 cords
Carrots: 1.50 cords / lb
Blueberry Eggos: 112.17 cords / box of 8
St Ives body wash: 108.48 cords
Pork chops: 142.83 cords for 3 in a pkg
Swiss cheese: 243.48 cords
Cat chow: 323.48 cords / 1.5 kg
Red peppers and green peppers: 18.91 cords / 3
Cumin in bottle: 44.50 cords
Bay leaf in bag: 36.98 cords
Aquafresh toothpaste: 25.50 cords
Lizano salsa condiment: 24.35 cords / 12 ounces
Dresser: $320 USD
(no mirror/dresser was 50" wide and 3 drawers high) Whirlpool washer: 11,118.26 cords
Whirlpool dryer: 12,227.26 cords
Nicaragua: Matagalpa, Esteli, Jinotega have their own Facebook!:
NOW ON FACEBOOK
EXPATS in Matagalpa, Esteli & Jinotega
This group was started on behalf of all expats living in the mountain regions of Nicaragua to include Matagalpa, Esteli, Jinotega and surrounding communities. The intent is simple:
(1) A place to "connect" and communicate with other expats and native Nicaraguans of the region.
(2) A place for expat's to report POSITIVE EXPERIENCES and negative experiences in: (a) places of interest, (b) places to eat, (c) places to sleep / rest, (d) places to shop, (e) places to find "hard to find" items, (f) nighttime life, and so on
Nicaragua: FYI ... Important Info for Newbies:
I am sure most of you have received this email from the US Embassy in Managua ....
For those who haven't received the message, here is important information to keep in your book:
To report a crime in Nicaragua, visitors should contact the local equivalent to the "911" emergency line in Nicaragua, which is 118 in Spanish and 101 in English.
In the event of a life or death emergency involving a U.S. citizen please call 8882-3140 or 2252-7634. For all other matters related to American citizen services, please send an email to ACS.Managua@state.gov.
The U.S. Embassy in Managua is located at Km 5 ½ C. Sur Managua, Nicaragua. The U.S. Embassy in Managua can be reached 24/7 at 011-505-2252-7100. For emergencies (deaths, arrests, etc.) after hours, U.S. citizens can call this phone number and ask for the Embassy Duty Officer. The ACS unit is also available by email at ACS.Managua@state.gov. Non-emergency services for U.S. citizens are available Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, except on Nicaraguan and U.S. holidays. An appointment is required, and you may schedule an appointment on line: https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=MNG&appcode=1
Nicaragua: What to Bring/What to Leave:
On the kitchen gadgets, Pam ... if you prefer wooden utensils or "good" stuff ... bring it ... where I live, everything is plastic, plastic, plastic. Granada may be different. Also we had a "hard" time finding the right bottle to make salad dressings in ... don't know why that was such a challenge but it took quite a while to locate one.
Anyway, this is just a thought! Some of the Granada expats will certainly be able to tell you more about "finding" stuff in Granada.
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