Expat Guide to Living in San Juan del Sur

Whether you're already living in San Juan del Sur or preparing to move to San Juan del Sur, our Expat Guide to Living in Nicaragua offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in San Juan del Sur. For answers to specific questions, visit our Nicaragua Forum to talk with expats in San Juan del Sur.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in San Juan del Sur handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to San Juan del Sur by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in San Juan del Sur Reports

What are people's priorities in San Juan del Sur - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in San Juan del Sur:

Living in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

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More Moving to San Juan del Sur Reports

What should you take with you when you move to San Juan del Sur? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in San Juan del Sur? Below are some of the responses from expats in San Juan del Sur:

Moving to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to San Juan del Sur with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in San Juan del Sur, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to San Juan del Sur. If you are already living in San Juan del Sur, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in San Juan del Sur by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in San Juan del Sur? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in San Juan del Sur by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in San Juan del Sur? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in San Juan del Sur? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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