Continued.. Just finished watching the vid and THE reason you're living is possibly the most respectable, as it's nearly impossible to argue against following a country's laws. Having said that, you guys are one in a million and it was a pleasure to have been part of the adventure. You have certainly treated Nicaragua and its people with respect and your efforts to highlight the beauties of Nicaragua have been invaluable. For that and much more, you are loved by Nicaraguans the world over. Lastly, it has been a privilege (and flattering) to have Australians appreciate the beauty of our land, particularly because Australia is such a magnificent place with awe-inspiring fauna, nature, culture, etc. YOU WILL BE MISSED, but hopefully we'll see you again soon... should you decide to return to your humble home in Central America, you'll be welcomed with open arms. Sincerely, Edward
@@ejnava01 😭😭😭😭🤤🤗🤗🤗. Edward, you made me cry reading this (Jon here)! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words, although saying that Australia has culture is a bit too kind😜! Thank you so much for all your support, encouragement, humour and friendship throughout our journey in Nicaragua and TH-camland. Your comments always make our day and we have plenty more Nicaragua experiences to share! We need our weekly Edward fix!😁
@@ejnava01 Edward, Australia 🇦🇺 siempre te espera! Australia es un joya 💎 con una naturaleza increíble y con animales únicos al resto del mundo. Aquí tienes una guía y estás bienviendo con los abrazos abierto. Saludos desde Sydney hasta Miami. Bendiciones! 🐨 🦘😊
Muchas gracia@@michellea5415! Sí he pensado varias veces en visitar Australia. Acá en los EEUU desafortunadamente no tenemos suficientes vacaciones, pero si está en mi lista. Saludos ✌🏻😎
Thank you guys for introducing my country to the world. You did an amazing job, especially showcasing the natural beauty of Nicaragua 🇳🇮 May God keep you safe wherever you go!! Bendiciones 🕊🕊
Thank you for visiting Nicaragua, I am Nicaraguan and I like that my country is visited and known by people from other countries, we are humble, hardworking, honest people with values. We like to treat people with a lot of human warmth, as a family, I hope that you come back and can get to know and enjoy my country more, a big hug.
Hi Moises, we felt so blessed to have been so warmly welcomed into the country, thank you! We couldn't agree more with you, Nicaraguans are very hardworking, humble and honest and this makes Nicaragua so special. Thanks for watching and a big hug back!🤗🤗
@@GulfIslandRock It is not complicated, possibly it is advisable to visit it beforehand to get to know it better, personally I recommend the departments of Rivas, Granada or Carazo, in these there are many towns or small cities and places to choose from depending on whether you like beaches, lakes or lagoons, parks, colonial city and pleasant climate, which is important to buy a house or small farm to live.
Aw, well it's a bit sad to see your Nicaragua stay come to an end, but 18 months is a FANTASTIC run! You've got a great attitude about it all, and it sounds like you've got several months of really exciting things coming up! Can't wait to see what Costa Rica and Panamahave in store. Safe journeys in your next chapter. Cheers!
Thanks Stephen and Andie! We are very sad to see it end too. Our time in Nicaragua has been such a pivotal time in our lives, filled with so many great memories. As you say, we aren't done with Nicaragua in TH-cam land just yet and new countries to explore too!
My Esteli passport turnaround time was 6 days, but then when my car license plate expired (Alabama), I had to start going to Managua, which I now am doing. Hopefully my residency will be approved in September. Yes you read that right: Ford Crown Victoria driven here from Alabama, USA: 2700 miles/4300km. Thanks for everything.
Wow, that's quite a journey! Managua is a bit of a pain from Estelí each month. We wanted to stay in Estelí for a while but struggled finding longer term rentals. It is a very cool city!
@@BucketListTravellers I’m still working on my list, but Europe is on top of the list, Spain is numero one ☝️ and border hop across Europe for one year or two
@@user-nd9re8vr6l Awesome. We might be in Europe by the time you get there! Only potential issue with basing yourself in Nicaragua is that flights out of the country are quite limited at the moment and it is a hassle to get Covid tests in Managua, especially if you are looking at San Juan Del Sur (3 hrs away). Hopefully this all changes by next April.🤞🤞
@@BucketListTravellers I expected to run into issues of that nature but I’m ok with waiting an exploring Nicaragua for a year before I actually traveling the world.
Not sure why I got this video recommended but I’m glad to hear about Esteli I was raised there before moving to the US I’m sure everything is different now but I has my best experiences there
So nice to see this amazing beauty of the nature, Nicaragua is one of the most beautiful country, wish to visit some other countries like this and to experience same what you did , really appreciate, Keep safe always and stay healthy, Greetings from France 🇫🇷
se van de mi país Nicaragua que mal si por mi fuera los dejaría estar sin visa Dios les bendiga en su nueva estadía asta pronto pareja bella Nicaragua los espera nuevamente con los brazos abierto cuídense feliz viaje
Omg 😳 your both leaving! My last comment I mentioned that your extending your stay in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 I totally understand the situation in which you both find yourself in. Nicaragua 🇳🇮 will miss you and I’m sure you will miss Nicaragua too. Your second home will always be Nicaragua! I have enjoyed your videos a lot during your stay in Nica. If your heading to Costa Rica 🇨🇷 there’s a beautiful place called Guanacaste which once belong to Nicaragua. I know this has beautiful beaches and the nature is amazing! Thank you to both for your input in putting Nicaragua on the international stage Nicaragua is so deserving of it. Saludos🖖🏻😘
Hi Michelle, yes your last comment was prescient! Yes we miss Nicaragua so much and it really was our second home. Thanks for the tip about Guanacaste too. Don't worry too much because we have soooo much more Nicaragua content to share. It will be like we have never left!
@@BucketListTravellers I look forward to watching them all! And remember when you miss Nicaragua 🇳🇮 you need to play this song it is like the second national anthem for us. Most Nicaraguans will either cry or feel a deep cry in their hearts for this song which touches within the deepest soul 💔it is called ‘Mora Limpia’ by Justo Santos. Saludos 🥰 th-cam.com/video/_lqqKxYgLZo/w-d-xo.html
@@michellea5415 you read our minds! We've been meaning to create a playlist of songs that remind us of Nicaragua. On our last full day there, it was the bicentennial of independence and as we watched a performance to the song of "Yo soy la flor de Sacuanjoche" I realised I could understand the lyrics to the song and they were so beautiful and meaningful that I started crying (Jay here). We're going to miss Nicaragua so much, but it will always live on in our hearts ❤️🇳🇮
@@BucketListTravellers Yes, I read your minds jajaja 🤣 Oh yes that song is nice too and am surprised to know you know the lyrics and the meaning. Well, I’m sure you will like ‘Mora Limpia’ which you can also add to your playlist! Cheers and I look forward to more adventures. Saludos🖖🏻😉
If the Nicaragua immigration only new what you guys are doing for the tourism and bringing attention to people around the the world who have never been to the beautiful country of Nicaragua. Thank you so much for showing us so much of Nicaragua, i only been to Managua, Granada and San Juan del sur. Watching your videos show so much more of Nicaragua, thank you and looking forward to your guys next adventure ❤️
What can you expect of the Nicaraguan government when their own national citizens are expulsed and taking away their own nationality, just for expressing their own opinions!
Such a wonderful video! You two are the reason Nicaragua is the country at the top of my list to visit when we go to Central America, and I'm always recommending your channel when I rave to people about Nicaragua! Thank you for showcasing this amazing country so beautifully... it's bittersweet that your time there has come to an end but I'm psyched to see your next adventures! Sending besos y abrazos from Portugal! ~ Mandy
Awww Mandy, thank you so much for your kind words and advocacy!🤗🤗 Funnily enough Portugal is on the top of our list for European countries to travel to once we leave Central America. We really hope we can cross paths over there!🤞🤞
so happy to know you guys stayed safe and had fun in our beautiful country!! Nicaragua will miss you so much. And its waiting for you guys with open arms!!!
WOW....So amazing. I was actually born in Nicaragua but I left when I was just a little boy. Unfortunately I grew up with not such a good concept of Nicaragua so I didn't care much to visit. But in 2019 (35 + years later) I was able to visit and it was a lot of fun as I have family from both my parents there, though I didn't see much of Nicaragua as you guys did. But the way you guys talk about your experience there makes me want to go back and visit again. Watching you both share your experiences while there I had a smile on my face the whole time. You guys have given me hope. Thank you for sharing this video with us all. I have subscribed to your channel and I'll remain a loyal subscriber just because I like you guys. God bless you both and safe travels and please stay safe. Much love to you both.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support Mr Jazz! We are glad that you got the opportunity to go back and visit. We really hope you get to go back and discover more of this beautiful country. As we described, not only is it a country of immense natural beauty, but it also has strong traditions and culture, with a very interesting history.
Omg; I’m sonia again, how are you guys, it was a pleasured to get to know you by video, loved your adventures in Nicaragua, now you know people is welcoming there and very humble people, I loved you had a good time there, you are part of the family now, when you go back to Australia tell people how is Nicaragua, I glad you ate what I used to eat all the time, thank you guys , be good and God bless you, see you soon.
Thank you so much for your kind words Sonia! 🤗🤗. Nicaraguan people are the best and we will never forget our time there. We will never stop telling people how wonderful Nicaragua is! 🤩🤩
I always heard this is a wonderful country, great people, great natural treasures and absolutely wonderful weather and food! Now I know this to be true! Thank you, your video was very professional and enjoyable
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences of Nicaragua. I enjoyed every video and well I will hold you accountable for a come back visit to Nicaragua. I am your fan and will virtually travel with you guys. Have a safe trip 😀
I didn't expect this... But i don't get sad because i know that you will come back someday. There is a huge population of nicaraguans in Costa Rica, you will find a lot of fritangas, especially in San José.
Awww Jango😢🤗. It was always going to be hard to say goodbye. We don't feel like we are done yet with Nicaragua and would love to come back one day. We are glad to hear that there are still fritangas in Costa Rica!
Hi Scruff edits, thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. We owe Nicaragua a debt of gratitude for the good care taken of us during the pandemic. We felt very lucky to have been able to experience the country for 18 months.
I'm half-Nicaraguan and I've never been to Nicaragua before; my mom is planning to take me this summer! I'm so excited ❤️ It's so cool that you guys travel all over the world like that! Love from Canada 🇨🇦
Hi hatsune miku's maid :)! You will have an amazing time there! It will be pretty different to Canada and that is part of what makes Nicaragua so special! If you have any questions, just send us a DM on insta and we'll be happy to help!
Hello guys first thank you and always. Welcome to Nicaragua the people are amazing sorry about government things good trip and again thanks how you respect our country bless you all
You are most welcome Alicia! It really was fun and we feel blessed that we could say that we enjoyed the last 18 months when we know a lot of other people did not! We still have plenty more Nicaragua adventures to share with you!
I can understand where people are coming from in Australia at the moment. It is a tough situation and we have been extremely lucky to have had our time in Nicaragua.
Thanks for showing everyone outside Nicaragua how beautiful, safe and peaceful Nicaragua is, we welcome everyone to visit us. Hope you come back real soon. Thanks guys safe return to beautiful Australia. 🇳🇮✊️👍
Thank you for your lovely comments Jeanina.🤗 Yes, Nicaragua is sorely misunderstood and such a wonderful country. We were blessed to have been able to spend such a long time there during the pandemic and will always be grateful for the warmness and hospitality shown to us.
Thanks for your kindness to our country..!! Nicaragua 🇳🇮 is your home any time ..!! And you guys are always welcome to the land of lakes and volcano’s,poet’s,and people a little crazy 😜 but whit mucho Amor for everyone ..!! Shalom..!!
Jon and Jay...thank you for sharing your experience in Nicaragua...I'm a native Nicaraguan living in the USA. I thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful video. and I didn't enjoy the part about living Nicaragua but that's life. Beautiful people like you are always welcome in Nicaragua. Peace, harmony and love!
I didn't read every comment but couldn't find one that talked about the 6 month visa ext. What I am doing right now (working on residency) is 90 day visa with 3 - 30 day extentions (the max you can get) = 6 months. Yes you do have to deal with sending off your passports or heading into Managa, but if you do this, you only have to leave the country 2x per year. It's really not a huge deal. Hopefully I will get residency soon and won't have to worry.
Hi Allen, we didn't think there was a 6 month extension. We were only aware of what you are doing now. We were lucky enough to get extensions for 18 months. It helped that the borders were closed anyway for most of that time! Yes, it is so much more convenient than doing a border run every couple of months.
Hi hi! I'm going to visit Nicaragua for a month next week. Thanks for all the tips! Small question: How is the situation with mosquitoes? Is only mosquito repellent enough or is mosquito net needed during the night?
Hi Tom! Mosquitos are going to be a fact of life in Nicaragua, they will be everywhere. If your accommodation has good seals on windows and doors then you should be ok. You typically only get mosquito nets when you are in accommodation out in the jungle somewhere. We found that cranking up the fans tends to keep them off you at night. Repellant should help too. Have a great trip!
I understand their reluctance to go back to Australia. Absolutely crazy, tyrannical things are happening there. Wishing these travelers good luck! Hope they are going to be able to find a place to stay longer somewhere, before situation in Australia will sort itself out, hopefully in a positive way.
Hi Stanely thanks for your well wishes! We can't get back there right now even if we tried. You have guessed correct our plan, continue to move around safely until the situation in Australia sorts itself out. This nomad life does have its charms!
wowiw so sad you have to live my country but thank you guys for everyrhing and we see back to nucaragua some day in the future but for now thank you........
So sad you are leaving but totally get it don't fight the current. I really did appreciate as someone that hasn't been able to go to nicaragua and visit family due to covid doing your walking tours and making me feel at home.
Glad you understand where we are coming from Miranda! You are most welcome and we are so humbled to hear that we were able to make you feel at home again. We have plenty more Nicaragua walking tours to share, so don't despair!
Fue un placer que hayan estado viviendo en mi país Nicaragua y que hayan fomentado nuestras culturas, tradiciones. Y que hayan dado a conocer también nuestras ciudades y platillos en sus vídeos no me queda más que agradecerles siempre serán bienvenidos cuándo quieran se les echará de menos.😘🙏🏻
¡Muchas gracias Michael por tus amables palabras y tu apoyo! ¡Siempre atesoraremos nuestro tiempo en Nicaragua y siempre agradecidos de haber vivido allí y experimentado este maravilloso país!
Hi Javier, thank you so much for watching and your well wishes! Welcome to our channel! We had the experience of a lifetime during our time in Nicaragua.
This is where my mother is from & I think she left a great country in 1950, never to return. How very sad, I wish to visit someday & think I might never want to leave. Thank you for the videos. Sadly now with Covoid I'm not sure if I can ever visit.
Hi Viva LaChoice, Nicaragua has certainly had its ups and downs. It would be a shame to never visit, it really is a wonderful country with wonderful people. We hope covid ends soon so you can visit.🤞🤞🤞
You guys are going to LOVE Costa Rica! We got married there and it holds a special place in our hearts. We will be sad to see you leave Nica, but look forward to seeing your remaining Nica footage. Safe travels friends.
@@BucketListTravellers Everywhere was AMAZING! A few of our fav spots was the little surf town of Tamarindo, we had the best pasta of our lives there (and we have been to Italy), We to one spot (bueno vista adventure park) with horse back riding, zip lining and they had a jungle water slide that is 600 m long (that was a really fun ride and you sure got your exercise in climbing back to the top for multiple runs) and we spent a few nights a really secluded spot called Recreo. It was more expensive, but a great experience, you have your own chief, live right in the jungle in your own little spot, you can play tennis, go horse back riding, they have a private beach...everything is included at no extra cost - really great if you want a little pampering.
May God continue to bless you in your travels, I have enjoyed watching a number of your videos. Granada has been my home for the last 14 years, love it here, sorry you have to leave.
Hi Jerry, thanks for your blessings and thank you for watching our videos! As you know, Granada is a wonderful place to call home and we miss it dearly.
Wow, you guys are experts in Nicaragua. I will definitely visit your website to get tips for when we visit. I didn't think Nicaragua had so many things to see and do.
Hey Gladys and Kenny, thanks for watching!! We'd love to get your feedback on the website too. Yes, we feel we know Nicaragua pretty well after 18 months! You will have a great time there!
Not sure if this comment group is still live. After watching yours and a few other videos it seems you were most experienced with regard short term travel. I was contemplating renting a home for 3 months if feasible and take my two girls 15 & 11 for a stay action to assist with learning Spanish. I wondered if you could let me know if that would be feasible finding a nice place to stay that the girls could also feel like it's similar to an inclusive holiday. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. Yes, our comments section is still active. What an amazing gift you are giving your daughters! You are creating memories and skills that will last them a lifetime. We have a wealth of information about Nicaragua on our website: jjbucketlisttravellers.com/destinations/nicaragua/ so that's the best place to start for planning your trip. Granada or San Juan del Sur are probably going to be the most suitable places to base yourselves. Depends whether you want beach or city. You should be able to find Spanish classes in either location. 3 months should be a good amount of time to start getting comfortable with the language. All the best Jay and Jon (Bucket List Travellers)
Thanks guys! You are right, we really felt like we lived there properly and not just passing through. We have a different perspective on how to travel now and are grateful for the experience!
Loved Nicaragua. My husband and I traveled around in January 2015. Loved Granada, Ometepe Island and Laguna de Apoyo. Leon is also beautiful but it was extremely hot, even in January.
Hi Randy, yes Australia is having a tough time with Delta right now. Flight caps into Australia (limitations on how many Aussies can return each week) have also tightened recently, we have just made our peace that we won't we returning until next year at the earliest.
I would love to see a video comparing Nicaragua vs. Costa Rica vs. Panama. We just visited Costa Rica for 2 weeks and loved it. Now contemplating Nicaragua or Panama. Thanks for your videos!
Hi Jennistein1, that is a great idea! Quick answer to Costa RIca v Nicaragua, Nicaragua is a third of the price of Costa Rica and less developed. We hear that Nicaragua is what Costa RIca was like 30 years ago. We would argue that you get a more more rustic and authentic experience in Nicaragua, but also enjoyed Costa RIca too for the added mod cons.
We've just come back from Nicaragua too! Cant believe weve just found your channel. Well love your content and subbed. If you ever come to mexico come say hi!
Welcome to our channel Jack and Tamara!🤗 Where are you living in Mecico and how long are you there for? We are in the US right now and planning to move onto Europe next, so we won't be visiting Mexico again soon (although we loved it there too!).
Thank you for visiting our country, feel like it's yours now, I spect you can comeback soon, if it's your wish, you'll be very welcome. Keep doing whatever makes you happy.
How sad, very sad I do love you guys a lot and would love to see you staying in my Patria Nicaragua, I live in Seattle but I’m from Managua, hope you go back to Nicaragua to stay, you guys are awesome and very original. God Bless you two!
In your opinion, which country has more natural beauty Nicaragua or CostaRica? You had talked about visiting CostaRica in this video from 2021. Thanks!
Hey Christopher, great question! It is a tough one, like asking which of your children is your favourite! Both countries have amazing natural beauty, however what give Nicaragua the edge in our view is Ometepe Island. It is a magical place and one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. You can also enjoy the natural beauty of Nicaragua in relative solitude as it isn't as popular as Costa Rica from a tourist perspective (yet!). What we would say about Costa Rica is that it has a more comprehensive natural conservation program in place.
Please, I am very interested in how much you pay for the monthly rent of your apartment in different cities? Thank you for your answer. Best regards. Carlos
Thank you for the really positive video about Nicaragua. We had lived in Nicaragua for 10 years up until just before the pandemic closed everything. Meanwhile our residence has expired. We own a beautiful home overlooking la Laguna de Apoyo and we may contact the agency you mentioned to see if we might be able to rent it out through them. I found your observations to be very accurate also. By the way I grew up in New Zealand so we are neighbors of a kind. Cheers
Hey David, great to hear from you cuz 😜!What an amazing spot to live on Laguna de Apoyo! Where are you living now? back in NZ? Vanessa and the team at GPS are very good, not sure whether they manage Apoyo properties as well, but doesn't hurt to ask.
Gracias ,gracias,gracias,🙏por mostrar al mundo nuestra Nicaragua 🇳🇮gracias por sus comentarios positivos,seguramente que se les extrañará en todos esos lugares que frecuentaron ,🙏gracias bella pareja que el bien y la protección divina los acompañen donde quiera que vallan,en Nicaragua siempre los esperaremos 🔵⚪🔵🇳🇮.
You should be fine with that. Most of the touristy areas - Granada, Leon and San Juan Del Sur, will have plenty of English speakers in hotels and restaurants. If you want to venture off the beaten track, like we did, it definitely helps to have an intermediate level of Spanish as you won't come across many people who speak English. - Jon
Hi Jesse, we'd recommend waiting after November before visiting and keep an eye on the news in Nicaragua. We use Confidencial as our news source. It does appear that covid cases are up in the country, so be mindful of that.
@@BucketListTravellers I am planning for February. I am double vaxxed, it is more the political situation…is there any trouble near the airport? Also is there any shuttle service you would recommend for getting from the import to SJDS
@@jesses5465 Hi Jesse, by February we expect the situation to have settled down. San Juan del Sur wasn't affected in 2018 and we haven't heard of any issues near the airport. We'd recommend Casa Oro for a shuttle to San Juan del Sur. Have a great time!
Oh noo,I am very sad but the issue of visas hinders the option to stay.I am sad.Nonetheless I wish you both a good and safe travel. Nicaragua is going to miss you much and we, your fans ,as well.Estoy muy triste!! Cheers BLT !!
You're welcome Afrimerica Tours. Nicaragua provides 90 day visas when you arrive in Nicaragua, however if you require a visa to be able to leave your country to travel to Nicaragua then unfortunately we don't know what the process is for that.
Good question Ray! There were a lot of things we loved about San Juan del Sur; e.g. the beautiful bay, the cafe scene. Ultimately it was down to our personal preference. Granada had more convenience, in a more central location and we found we had more a cultural fit with Granada. We did visit San Juan del Sur twice, and we would recommend it to anyone visiting Nicaragua.
Thanks for watching Brigette. We were tossing up whether to do this option, but decided against it as we prefer taking overland travel. The boat to Corn Islands would have been an interesting adventure too!
@@BucketListTravellers I don't recommend that boat my parents and I did that for years and that boat always over load and is too long when from Bluefields to corn island is 15 min
Hey guys, I may have already asked this on a different vid... Do you think I can make do on $1150 USD/month in Granada? I'm looking at SJDS. Which is cheaper?
Certainly, you should be able to live very comfortably on that in Nicaragua. Our opinion would be that Granada is slightly cheaper and also has more amenities than San Juan Del Sur like supermarkets and medical specialists. It is also much closer to Managua.
We believe that you can apply for 1 further 90 day visa after the first 90 day visa. The majority of people just do border runs to Costa Rica and back. San Juan is certainly easier for Border runs as it is only 1hr from the border.
Me encantaron todos los premios ❤️🌋🌋🌋 que triste que haya encontrado su canal para cuando ya no están en el país 😔😭 muchas gracias por su visita, estoy obsesionada con sus videos.
Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras. 🤗Nicaragua siempre tendrá un lugar especial en nuestro corazón.🥰 ¡No se preocupe, tenemos mucho más de Nicaragua para compartir en nuestro canal, será como si nunca nos fuimos!
My wife is from Nicaragua and we’d love to retire there but we both love cool weather and I just don’t know if there is a city that is cool enough for us. Even Esteli and Matagalpa or Jinotega….never been there but still doesnt sound cool enough. We may take a trip to see but may have to go somewhere like San Cristobal in Chiapas, Mexico.
We know what you mean. We found Esteli to be the most livable generally. The middle of the day in April got to around 30C/86F and then cooled off nicely at night. Another potential option for you is Jinotepe. It has a very similar climate to Esteli, decent amenities and is much closer to Managua and the pacific coast. In both places, it is the humidity in the months of April/May onwards that gets to you during the day. Definitely check out the areas, preferably around the 'worst time' to see whether you can handle it. If you haven't visited before you might be pleasantly surprised! San Cristobal btw is a beautiful city and very mild climate. We loved it there too.
Just an advice in case you want to stay in Nicaragua: Get out of the CA-4 for a fews days and then re-enter to nicaragua,its so easy in case you want to stay in nicaragua,you will not find a cheaper place in central america,Nicaragua have amazing food,landscapes,people,all in one package and for a very cheap price!,you will regret it!,i was living in costa rica and is an expensive place and tasteless country!
@@Ty2Tito si son tan ricos porque le piden prestado plata al F.M.I,ese cuento de suiza centroamericana ya me lo se!,puro cuento,pobresa por todos lados,carreteras de tercer mundo,infraestructuras del tercer mundo,todo el mundo endeudado para poder vivir sobre sus posibilidades,ese cuento de grandesa solo se lo creen ustedes,si van a panama y se quedan sorprendidos de tanto desarollo,el puente de la platina despues de siglos fue reparado,narco y corrupcion en un boom!,que conozco bien su pais,engañaran a otros,ahora son uno mas del monton!,san jose esta lleno de indigentes por todos lados y huele a miados!
@@Ty2Tito Suiza se escribe con "S" al principio no con "Z".corrupcion como la del conavi con meco y h. Solis o la de la ruta 27,o su querido oscar arias acusado de abusos por mas de 30 mujeres,y un sin fin de actos de corrupcion,nepotismo y etc,etc,que vamos yo leo las noticias de todo el mundo a diario!,si nicaragua y honduras son paises pobres por gobiernos de m,guatemala economicamente va bien,el salvador igual,panama va mas o menos,pero costa rica vende una imagen que no corresponde con la realidad,hay muchos problemas que son una bomba de tiempo!,les va a pasar los de los venezolanos,ya casi se meteran la lengua por ya sabe usted donde!,costa rica es practicamente un narco estado!
@@Ty2Tito a la gran mayoria,o usted me va a decir que todo el mundo vive en santa ana o escazu?.el tico de a pie que es la mayoria la ve fea para llegar a fin de mes!
Sorry to see you guys leave.... I had scheduled to travel into Nicaragua in September... But American Airlines canceled the airfare... So... I will travel to Nicaragua next year...
Hi Carlos, that must have felt really frustrating. Sadly, this has been a really common experience over the last year. We hear that a lot people fly to Liberia in Costa Rica instead and then cross over the border. It is more full proof. Good luck for next time.
@@BucketListTravellers Thanks for the tip, I just saw that the flights to Costa Rica are much cheaper, where can I do the PCR test before I go on to Nicaragua by bus.
@@AndreasNigbur Hi Andreas, Happy to be of help. There are a few Covid testing locations in Liberia in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Here is a link to the testing locations: www.ict.go.cr/es/documentos-institucionales/material-de-apoyo-coronavirus/pruebas-covid-para-usa/1883-laboratorios-autorizados-a-realizar-pruebas-para-la-detecci%C3%B3n-del-virus-sars-cov-2-en-costa-rica/file.html
@@BucketListTravellers Thank you both very much, but maybe I'll do the test here in Spain before I fly out. It is valid for 72 hours and the bus from San Jose (Costa Rica) takes 5:40 hours to Granada as far as I am informed. I have read again at the foreign office...What is needed for the entry from Spain by plane to Costa Rica.How is it meant with the health insurance.is a health insurance issued by here enough?or does it have to be a special one? Quote from the Foreign Office: Before entering the country, the health form "Pase de Salud" must be filled out online. On entry, the QR code received for this form must be presented. Likewise, proof of health insurance in accordance with the current Costa Rican requirements, which also covers the case of a COVID-19 illness, must always be presented in English or Spanish.... Restrictions in the country Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., all private cars are banned from driving, and until further notice, only cars with even and odd final digits on their number plates are allowed to drive throughout the country. Taxis and local public transport are exempt. Restaurants must close earlier in the evening.
Hi Jon and Jay, We have watched all of your videos and we had hoped to see you in Granada in October. We wish you good luck in the future. Do you know if Hotel Granada, in Granada, is still open or not? We are having problems reaching them. Best regards, Jack
Hey Jack, thanks for watching and it would have been very nice to meet you! In our experience, Nicaragua hotels don't tend to be responsive through online messaging, however Granada is more touristy than other locations so that is a little surprising. A way that we checked whether hotels were there was to look at google reviews. If there aren't any recent ones then chances are it is closed. We would just rock up to the hotel and there would always be availability and 9/10 times it would be open. Your best bet to contact hotels is to ring directly (most places have whatsapp numbers). I would expect English speakers in Granada if you are concerned about speaking in spanish over the phone.
Hi Jack, that is so humbling to hear. Good on you for starting a channel! It is definitely a labour of love and is pretty tough to get subscribers from the start. Just enjoy the process of creating, be patient and your persistence will pay off!
oh no sorry to hear that you can’t stay longer … yeah visa issues oh no. but seems like you made the best of Nicaragua so that is awesome ! as far as Costa Rica be careful because of less restrictions for covid so many US people and european flocking there my cousins just visited and she was surprised how the prices were so hiked up .. so just watch for that obviously Costa Rica is amazing, i haven’t been there but heard good things.
Hey Rachel, thanks for the warning! As with Nicaragua, we plan to keep a low profile in Costa Rica and stay away from or minimise our exposure to highly populated/touristy areas. We prefer seeking out the road less travelled anyway and uncovering the hidden gems. We hope to find more of these in Costa Rica too!
🤣🤣🤣 ¡Me alegra que podamos enseñarte algo nuevo sobre Nicaragua! Sí, visitamos Miami brevemente después de Nicaragua, pero no tuvimos tiempo de explorar el barrio de Nica e ir a una fritanga. ¡Extrañamos las fritangas!
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Oh, nooooo! Haven't watched the vid yet, but I already feel terrible...
Continued..
Just finished watching the vid and THE reason you're living is possibly the most respectable, as it's nearly impossible to argue against following a country's laws.
Having said that, you guys are one in a million and it was a pleasure to have been part of the adventure. You have certainly treated Nicaragua and its people with respect and your efforts to highlight the beauties of Nicaragua have been invaluable. For that and much more, you are loved by Nicaraguans the world over.
Lastly, it has been a privilege (and flattering) to have Australians appreciate the beauty of our land, particularly because Australia is such a magnificent place with awe-inspiring fauna, nature, culture, etc.
YOU WILL BE MISSED, but hopefully we'll see you again soon... should you decide to return to your humble home in Central America, you'll be welcomed with open arms.
Sincerely,
Edward
@@ejnava01 😭😭😭😭🤤🤗🤗🤗. Edward, you made me cry reading this (Jon here)! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words, although saying that Australia has culture is a bit too kind😜! Thank you so much for all your support, encouragement, humour and friendship throughout our journey in Nicaragua and TH-camland. Your comments always make our day and we have plenty more Nicaragua experiences to share! We need our weekly Edward fix!😁
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Edward, Australia 🇦🇺 siempre te espera! Australia es un joya 💎 con una naturaleza increíble y con animales únicos al resto del mundo. Aquí tienes una guía y estás bienviendo con los abrazos abierto. Saludos desde Sydney hasta Miami. Bendiciones! 🐨 🦘😊
Muchas gracia@@michellea5415! Sí he pensado varias veces en visitar Australia. Acá en los EEUU desafortunadamente no tenemos suficientes vacaciones, pero si está en mi lista.
Saludos ✌🏻😎
Nell no los quiero.😠😠😠😠😠😠
Thank you guys for introducing my country to the world. You did an amazing job, especially showcasing the natural beauty of Nicaragua 🇳🇮 May God keep you safe wherever you go!!
Bendiciones 🕊🕊
Thank you Carlos! 🙏🙏
No se Vayan los vamos a extrañar mucho por Favor regresan pronto nicaragua los espera siempre bendiciones 🇳🇮🙏🏽🙌
¿Estamos hablando con la ciudad de Granada? ¡Te vamos a extrañar sobre todo! Gracias por sus amables palabras.🙏🙏
Thank you for visiting Nicaragua, I am Nicaraguan and I like that my country is visited and known by people from other countries, we are humble, hardworking, honest people with values. We like to treat people with a lot of human warmth, as a family, I hope that you come back and can get to know and enjoy my country more, a big hug.
Hi Moises, we felt so blessed to have been so warmly welcomed into the country, thank you! We couldn't agree more with you, Nicaraguans are very hardworking, humble and honest and this makes Nicaragua so special. Thanks for watching and a big hug back!🤗🤗
We hear Nicaragua 🇳🇮 is beautiful and the people and culture is very nice 👍 is it easy for Canadian people to move there?
@@GulfIslandRock It is not complicated, possibly it is advisable to visit it beforehand to get to know it better, personally I recommend the departments of Rivas, Granada or Carazo, in these there are many towns or small cities and places to choose from depending on whether you like beaches, lakes or lagoons, parks, colonial city and pleasant climate, which is important to buy a house or small farm to live.
Aw, well it's a bit sad to see your Nicaragua stay come to an end, but 18 months is a FANTASTIC run! You've got a great attitude about it all, and it sounds like you've got several months of really exciting things coming up! Can't wait to see what Costa Rica and Panamahave in store. Safe journeys in your next chapter. Cheers!
Thanks Stephen and Andie! We are very sad to see it end too. Our time in Nicaragua has been such a pivotal time in our lives, filled with so many great memories. As you say, we aren't done with Nicaragua in TH-cam land just yet and new countries to explore too!
My Esteli passport turnaround time was 6 days, but then when my car license plate expired (Alabama), I had to start going to Managua, which I now am doing. Hopefully my residency will be approved in September. Yes you read that right: Ford Crown Victoria driven here from Alabama, USA: 2700 miles/4300km. Thanks for everything.
Wow, that's quite a journey! Managua is a bit of a pain from Estelí each month. We wanted to stay in Estelí for a while but struggled finding longer term rentals. It is a very cool city!
@lostpelican1883 a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. Google it. I bought the police version (I am the same person logged in on a different account).
You had an amazing adventure in Nicaragua and it’s a pleasure to see them. Goodluck on your next endeavor! Great info and tips for travels 🙏
Thanks Pam. You are right, it was our adventure of a lifetime!
im starting my world travel next april, i will move to nicaragua first and then start my travels from nicaragua as my home base.
Sounds good X! What other countries are you planning to visit?
@@BucketListTravellers I’m still working on my list, but Europe is on top of the list, Spain is numero one ☝️ and border hop across Europe for one year or two
@@user-nd9re8vr6l Awesome. We might be in Europe by the time you get there! Only potential issue with basing yourself in Nicaragua is that flights out of the country are quite limited at the moment and it is a hassle to get Covid tests in Managua, especially if you are looking at San Juan Del Sur (3 hrs away). Hopefully this all changes by next April.🤞🤞
@@BucketListTravellers I expected to run into issues of that nature but I’m ok with waiting an exploring Nicaragua for a year before I actually traveling the world.
@@BucketListTravellers how well can I expect to live in Nicaragua with $3,500 USD?
Sad to hear, wishing you the best of luck and don't hesitate to return.
Thanks Pedro! We feel we hav unfinished business, especially getting to Corn Islands!
Not sure why I got this video recommended but I’m glad to hear about Esteli I was raised there before moving to the US I’m sure everything is different now but I has my best experiences there
Hi Chi No, many thanks for watching nevetheless! We are glad to hear you had many happy memories of Esteli, just like us.
So nice to see this amazing beauty of the nature, Nicaragua is one of the most beautiful country, wish to visit some other countries like this and to experience same what you did , really appreciate, Keep safe always and stay healthy, Greetings from France 🇫🇷
Thank you for watching! Yes Nicaragua is a wonderful country and very underrated in our view. We hope you keep safe and stay healthy too!
se van de mi país Nicaragua que mal si por mi fuera los dejaría estar sin visa Dios les bendiga en su nueva estadía asta pronto pareja bella Nicaragua los espera nuevamente con los brazos abierto cuídense feliz viaje
¡Gracias por tus amables palabras y buenos deseos Mery! Quisiéramos haber podido quedarnos más tiempo. Tendremos que volver!
@@BucketListTravellers claro que si Nicaragua los quiere y espero vengan ami ciudad león saludos 🤗
I like you bucket list award. Those you have chosen really deserve the award.
Glad to hear you liked our awards! We have had some amazing experiences here, we have been so lucky!
I’ll be honest I always look forward to your videos. I am sad but such is life. Part of the journey!
That makes us very happy to hear that Rico! Don't worry, we have sooo much Nicaragua left to share!
Omg 😳 your both leaving! My last comment I mentioned that your extending your stay in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 I totally understand the situation in which you both find yourself in. Nicaragua 🇳🇮 will miss you and I’m sure you will miss Nicaragua too. Your second home will always be Nicaragua! I have enjoyed your videos a lot during your stay in Nica. If your heading to Costa Rica 🇨🇷 there’s a beautiful place called Guanacaste which once belong to Nicaragua. I know this has beautiful beaches and the nature is amazing! Thank you to both for your input in putting Nicaragua on the international stage Nicaragua is so deserving of it. Saludos🖖🏻😘
Hi Michelle, yes your last comment was prescient! Yes we miss Nicaragua so much and it really was our second home. Thanks for the tip about Guanacaste too. Don't worry too much because we have soooo much more Nicaragua content to share. It will be like we have never left!
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I look forward to watching them all! And remember when you miss Nicaragua 🇳🇮 you need to play this song it is like the second national anthem for us. Most Nicaraguans will either cry or feel a deep cry in their hearts for this song which touches within the deepest soul 💔it is called ‘Mora Limpia’ by Justo Santos. Saludos 🥰
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@@michellea5415 you read our minds! We've been meaning to create a playlist of songs that remind us of Nicaragua. On our last full day there, it was the bicentennial of independence and as we watched a performance to the song of "Yo soy la flor de Sacuanjoche" I realised I could understand the lyrics to the song and they were so beautiful and meaningful that I started crying (Jay here).
We're going to miss Nicaragua so much, but it will always live on in our hearts ❤️🇳🇮
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Yes, I read your minds jajaja 🤣 Oh yes that song is nice too and am surprised to know you know the lyrics and the meaning. Well, I’m sure you will like ‘Mora Limpia’ which you can also add to your playlist! Cheers and I look forward to more adventures. Saludos🖖🏻😉
@@michellea5415 yes we've heard Mora Limpia as well. Beautiful song! ❤️
Too bad you r leaving Nicaragua, I loved your episodes there. Good luck in Costa Rica, pura vida!!!
Thanks Che! Don't worry, we have plenty more to share about Nicaragua before we are done!
Costa rica is too xenofobic!
@@Josephxx.7 show me fact's. Costa Rica. Because you are Nicaraguan you hear or assume.
If the Nicaragua immigration only new what you guys are doing for the tourism and bringing attention to people around the the world who have never been to the beautiful country of Nicaragua. Thank you so much for showing us so much of Nicaragua, i only been to Managua, Granada and San Juan del sur. Watching your videos show so much more of Nicaragua, thank you and looking forward to your guys next adventure ❤️
Thanks Sony! We wish they would make us honourary Nicaraguans, but alas it was not to be.
Glad to be sharing our adventures with you ☺️
What can you expect of the Nicaraguan government when their own national citizens are expulsed and taking away their own nationality, just for expressing their own opinions!
Such a wonderful video! You two are the reason Nicaragua is the country at the top of my list to visit when we go to Central America, and I'm always recommending your channel when I rave to people about Nicaragua! Thank you for showcasing this amazing country so beautifully... it's bittersweet that your time there has come to an end but I'm psyched to see your next adventures! Sending besos y abrazos from Portugal! ~ Mandy
Awww Mandy, thank you so much for your kind words and advocacy!🤗🤗 Funnily enough Portugal is on the top of our list for European countries to travel to once we leave Central America. We really hope we can cross paths over there!🤞🤞
so happy to know you guys stayed safe and had fun in our beautiful country!! Nicaragua will miss you so much. And its waiting for you guys with open arms!!!
Thanks Daniel! We miss Nicaragua so much and it will always have a special place in our hearts.🥰
WOW....So amazing. I was actually born in Nicaragua but I left when I was just a little boy. Unfortunately I grew up with not such a good concept of Nicaragua so I didn't care much to visit. But in 2019 (35 + years later) I was able to visit and it was a lot of fun as I have family from both my parents there, though I didn't see much of Nicaragua as you guys did. But the way you guys talk about your experience there makes me want to go back and visit again. Watching you both share your experiences while there I had a smile on my face the whole time. You guys have given me hope. Thank you for sharing this video with us all. I have subscribed to your channel and I'll remain a loyal subscriber just because I like you guys. God bless you both and safe travels and please stay safe. Much love to you both.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support Mr Jazz! We are glad that you got the opportunity to go back and visit. We really hope you get to go back and discover more of this beautiful country. As we described, not only is it a country of immense natural beauty, but it also has strong traditions and culture, with a very interesting history.
Omg; I’m sonia again, how are you guys, it was a pleasured to get to know you by video, loved your adventures in Nicaragua, now you know people is welcoming there and very humble people, I loved you had a good time there, you are part of the family now, when you go back to Australia tell people how is Nicaragua, I glad you ate what I used to eat all the time, thank you guys , be good and God bless you, see you soon.
Thank you so much for your kind words Sonia! 🤗🤗. Nicaraguan people are the best and we will never forget our time there. We will never stop telling people how wonderful Nicaragua is! 🤩🤩
I always heard this is a wonderful country, great people, great natural treasures and absolutely wonderful weather and food! Now I know this to be true!
Thank you, your video was very professional and enjoyable
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment William, we really appreciate it.😁🙏
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences of Nicaragua. I enjoyed every video and well I will hold you accountable for a come back visit to Nicaragua. I am your fan and will virtually travel with you guys. Have a safe trip 😀
Thanks so much for your support and well wishes Judith! We certainly have unfinished business in Nicaragua and would love to return.
I didn't expect this...
But i don't get sad because i know that you will come back someday.
There is a huge population of nicaraguans in Costa Rica, you will find a lot of fritangas, especially in San José.
Awww Jango😢🤗. It was always going to be hard to say goodbye. We don't feel like we are done yet with Nicaragua and would love to come back one day. We are glad to hear that there are still fritangas in Costa Rica!
I enjoyed your videos. My family is from Nicaragua and I appreciate how your videos are upbeat, respectful and informative. Cheers, mate !
Hi Scruff edits, thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. We owe Nicaragua a debt of gratitude for the good care taken of us during the pandemic. We felt very lucky to have been able to experience the country for 18 months.
I'm half-Nicaraguan and I've never been to Nicaragua before; my mom is planning to take me this summer! I'm so excited ❤️ It's so cool that you guys travel all over the world like that! Love from Canada 🇨🇦
Hi hatsune miku's maid :)! You will have an amazing time there! It will be pretty different to Canada and that is part of what makes Nicaragua so special! If you have any questions, just send us a DM on insta and we'll be happy to help!
Nicaragua always welcomes you, thanks for loving our country.
Thank you and you are most welcome! We will never forget the hospitality that Nicaragua showed us during our time there.
Hello guys first thank you and always. Welcome to Nicaragua the people are amazing sorry about government things good trip and again thanks how you respect our country bless you all
Thank you Giovany, yes the people are amazing and that is what makes Nicaragua special!
Thanks for take a videos from Nicaragua it´s a Beautiful place, thank for all
You are most welcome Pedro! It is a very beautiful place.
We love you guys & we are a going to miss you so much 😢 the lord blessing you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙂🙂🥰 see you soon 😊
Thank you for your support Paul. 🤗🤗 We will still continue to live on in Nicaragua on TH-cam with new adventures still to come! Stay tuned!
Thank you for sharing your fun adventures with us!! 18 months full of fun!!
You are most welcome Alicia! It really was fun and we feel blessed that we could say that we enjoyed the last 18 months when we know a lot of other people did not! We still have plenty more Nicaragua adventures to share with you!
@@BucketListTravellers I am so glad both of you enjoyed it! Can't wait to see more fun Nicaragua videos soon!
So glad you're able to explore other Central American countries. People seem desperate to get out of Australia.
I can understand where people are coming from in Australia at the moment. It is a tough situation and we have been extremely lucky to have had our time in Nicaragua.
Sad to see you guys leave 😢 some great vids from Nicaragua 😁 looking forward to your next vid 👍🏼
We are sad too.😢 We still have plenty more cool Nicaragua vids to come!
Thanks for showing everyone outside Nicaragua how beautiful, safe and peaceful Nicaragua is, we welcome everyone to visit us. Hope you come back real soon. Thanks guys safe return to beautiful Australia. 🇳🇮✊️👍
Thank you for your lovely comments Jeanina.🤗 Yes, Nicaragua is sorely misunderstood and such a wonderful country. We were blessed to have been able to spend such a long time there during the pandemic and will always be grateful for the warmness and hospitality shown to us.
Thanks for your kindness to our country..!! Nicaragua 🇳🇮 is your home any time ..!! And you guys are always welcome to the land of lakes and volcano’s,poet’s,and people a little crazy 😜 but whit mucho Amor for everyone ..!! Shalom..!!
Thank you so much Bayardo. Yes, we felt nothing but warmth and kindness when we were there and will never forget this! 🤗🤗
Wow! 3 weeks to 18 months! Beautiful place!
Not exactly going to plan but so lucky to have had the experience that we did!
Jon and Jay...thank you for sharing your experience in Nicaragua...I'm a native Nicaraguan living in the USA. I thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful video.
and I didn't enjoy the part about living Nicaragua but that's life. Beautiful people like you are always welcome in Nicaragua. Peace, harmony and love!
Thanks so much for your kind words Julio! We have plenty more experiences to share about Nicaragua so we'll be there in spirit for much longer still!
I didn't read every comment but couldn't find one that talked about the 6 month visa ext.
What I am doing right now (working on residency) is 90 day visa with 3 - 30 day extentions (the max you can get) = 6 months. Yes you do have to deal with sending off your passports or heading into Managa, but if you do this, you only have to leave the country 2x per year. It's really not a huge deal.
Hopefully I will get residency soon and won't have to worry.
Hi Allen, we didn't think there was a 6 month extension. We were only aware of what you are doing now. We were lucky enough to get extensions for 18 months. It helped that the borders were closed anyway for most of that time! Yes, it is so much more convenient than doing a border run every couple of months.
Hi hi! I'm going to visit Nicaragua for a month next week. Thanks for all the tips! Small question: How is the situation with mosquitoes? Is only mosquito repellent enough or is mosquito net needed during the night?
Hi Tom! Mosquitos are going to be a fact of life in Nicaragua, they will be everywhere. If your accommodation has good seals on windows and doors then you should be ok. You typically only get mosquito nets when you are in accommodation out in the jungle somewhere. We found that cranking up the fans tends to keep them off you at night. Repellant should help too. Have a great trip!
I would recommend citronella essential oil to avoid the carcinogens in the sprays.
I understand their reluctance to go back to Australia. Absolutely crazy, tyrannical things are happening there. Wishing these travelers good luck! Hope they are going to be able to find a place to stay longer somewhere, before situation in Australia will sort itself out, hopefully in a positive way.
Hi Stanely thanks for your well wishes! We can't get back there right now even if we tried. You have guessed correct our plan, continue to move around safely until the situation in Australia sorts itself out. This nomad life does have its charms!
Fantastic! Thanks, mates!
Thanks for watching Steve!
wowiw so sad you have to live my country but thank you guys for everyrhing and we see back to nucaragua some day in the future but for now thank you........
Thank you Marlon! We will be back in NIcaragua one day, we miss it so much.
So sad you are leaving but totally get it don't fight the current. I really did appreciate as someone that hasn't been able to go to nicaragua and visit family due to covid doing your walking tours and making me feel at home.
Glad you understand where we are coming from Miranda! You are most welcome and we are so humbled to hear that we were able to make you feel at home again. We have plenty more Nicaragua walking tours to share, so don't despair!
God’s speed to the both of you.
Thank you Michael!
Fue un placer que hayan estado viviendo en mi país Nicaragua y que hayan fomentado nuestras culturas, tradiciones.
Y que hayan dado a conocer también nuestras ciudades y platillos en sus vídeos no me queda más que agradecerles siempre serán bienvenidos cuándo quieran se les echará de menos.😘🙏🏻
¡Muchas gracias Michael por tus amables palabras y tu apoyo! ¡Siempre atesoraremos nuestro tiempo en Nicaragua y siempre agradecidos de haber vivido allí y experimentado este maravilloso país!
I miss my country and this was great to see especially bc Granada is my birthplace 😊
Hi Vanessa, so glad to hear you enjoyed our video. Granada is a wonderful city and we spent a year there. We miss Nicaragua dearly too.
Thanks for all the great content. Hope you enjoyed Nicaragua and wish you return sooner rather than later!
Thank you Mike! We have unfinished business in Nicaragua, so maybe it might be sooner than later!
Amazing!! love your experiences in Nicaragua! I wish you both the best of time wherever you go next!!!!!
Hi Javier, thank you so much for watching and your well wishes! Welcome to our channel! We had the experience of a lifetime during our time in Nicaragua.
This is where my mother is from & I think she left a great country in 1950, never to return. How very sad, I wish to visit someday & think I might never want to leave. Thank you for the videos. Sadly now with Covoid I'm not sure if I can ever visit.
Hi Viva LaChoice, Nicaragua has certainly had its ups and downs. It would be a shame to never visit, it really is a wonderful country with wonderful people. We hope covid ends soon so you can visit.🤞🤞🤞
You guys are going to LOVE Costa Rica! We got married there and it holds a special place in our hearts. We will be sad to see you leave Nica, but look forward to seeing your remaining Nica footage. Safe travels friends.
Thanks! Awww, what a beautiful country to get married in! Where were your favourite parts of Costa Rica? Any recommendations?
@@BucketListTravellers Everywhere was AMAZING! A few of our fav spots was the little surf town of Tamarindo, we had the best pasta of our lives there (and we have been to Italy), We to one spot (bueno vista adventure park) with horse back riding, zip lining and they had a jungle water slide that is 600 m long (that was a really fun ride and you sure got your exercise in climbing back to the top for multiple runs) and we spent a few nights a really secluded spot called Recreo. It was more expensive, but a great experience, you have your own chief, live right in the jungle in your own little spot, you can play tennis, go horse back riding, they have a private beach...everything is included at no extra cost - really great if you want a little pampering.
@@ChrisTovahsAmazingAdventures Thanks for the tips guys! a 600m long jungle water slide and secluded pampering sound awesome!
May God continue to bless you in your travels, I have enjoyed watching a number of your videos. Granada has been my home for the last 14 years, love it here, sorry you have to leave.
Hi Jerry, thanks for your blessings and thank you for watching our videos! As you know, Granada is a wonderful place to call home and we miss it dearly.
Wow, you guys are experts in Nicaragua. I will definitely visit your website to get tips for when we visit. I didn't think Nicaragua had so many things to see and do.
Hey Gladys and Kenny, thanks for watching!! We'd love to get your feedback on the website too. Yes, we feel we know Nicaragua pretty well after 18 months! You will have a great time there!
Not sure if this comment group is still live. After watching yours and a few other videos it seems you were most experienced with regard short term travel. I was contemplating renting a home for 3 months if feasible and take my two girls 15 & 11 for a stay action to assist with learning Spanish. I wondered if you could let me know if that would be feasible finding a nice place to stay that the girls could also feel like it's similar to an inclusive holiday. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.
Hi!
Thanks for reaching out. Yes, our comments section is still active.
What an amazing gift you are giving your daughters! You are creating memories and skills that will last them a lifetime.
We have a wealth of information about Nicaragua on our website: jjbucketlisttravellers.com/destinations/nicaragua/ so that's the best place to start for planning your trip.
Granada or San Juan del Sur are probably going to be the most suitable places to base yourselves. Depends whether you want beach or city. You should be able to find Spanish classes in either location. 3 months should be a good amount of time to start getting comfortable with the language.
All the best
Jay and Jon (Bucket List Travellers)
Take a look at Georgia (Europe) where they're is a 360 day tourist visa
Hi unTLDR, yes we have had our eye on Georgia for quite some time and are planning to head that way in 2022.
Best of luck guys. Shame you can't stay, but at least you really got to experience so much, rather than just visiting.
Thanks guys! You are right, we really felt like we lived there properly and not just passing through. We have a different perspective on how to travel now and are grateful for the experience!
Loved Nicaragua. My husband and I traveled around in January 2015. Loved Granada, Ometepe Island and Laguna de Apoyo.
Leon is also beautiful but it was extremely hot, even in January.
You and us both! Sounds like your favourites were similar to ours. We agree with you completely about Leon, it was too hot for us!
Thank you for the helpful information! Our family is in Nicaragua right now and soon must renew our visas.
Hi Jessica
Thanks for watching. Always happy to be of help. All the best with your family's visa renewal.
Hi from South African vloggers 🇿🇦 😀 ❤️ 🌍
Hi, thanks for stopping by!😃
I love it
I subscribed.
Hi from Nicaragua.
Welcome to our channel Jan!🤗🤗
Un fuerte abrazo Nicaragua te espera no te olvides de este hermoso país
¡Gracias! ¡Nunca olvidaremos nuestro maravilloso tiempo aquí!
Hope you can get back into your country! It looks like chaos there.
Hi Randy, yes Australia is having a tough time with Delta right now. Flight caps into Australia (limitations on how many Aussies can return each week) have also tightened recently, we have just made our peace that we won't we returning until next year at the earliest.
Happy and safe travels going forward!
Thanks Fay and Dan!
Good luck guys, it was lovely meeting you 🤗🤗
Likewise Deborah! 🤗🤗We haven't forgotten your packing video request either and definitely have that on our do to list! 😎
I would love to see a video comparing Nicaragua vs. Costa Rica vs. Panama. We just visited Costa Rica for 2 weeks and loved it. Now contemplating Nicaragua or Panama. Thanks for your videos!
Hi Jennistein1, that is a great idea! Quick answer to Costa RIca v Nicaragua, Nicaragua is a third of the price of Costa Rica and less developed. We hear that Nicaragua is what Costa RIca was like 30 years ago. We would argue that you get a more more rustic and authentic experience in Nicaragua, but also enjoyed Costa RIca too for the added mod cons.
We've just come back from Nicaragua too! Cant believe weve just found your channel. Well love your content and subbed. If you ever come to mexico come say hi!
Welcome to our channel Jack and Tamara!🤗 Where are you living in Mecico and how long are you there for? We are in the US right now and planning to move onto Europe next, so we won't be visiting Mexico again soon (although we loved it there too!).
Thank you for sharing the good experience in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 I love that country ❤️
You're very welcome, we love it too! Thanks for watching Irma.
Thank you for visiting our country, feel like it's yours now, I spect you can comeback soon, if it's your wish, you'll be very welcome. Keep doing whatever makes you happy.
Thank you Álvaro. We miss Nicaragua a lot and will be back one day.
I love all you videos from Nicaragua stay safe and God bless you guys!
Hi Sheila, thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! God bless you too!
How sad, very sad I do love you guys a lot and would love to see you staying in my Patria Nicaragua, I live in Seattle but I’m from Managua, hope you go back to Nicaragua to stay, you guys are awesome and very original.
God Bless you two!
Thanks so much for your kind words Ernesto! We'll be back one day for sure!
In your opinion, which country has more natural beauty Nicaragua or CostaRica? You had talked about visiting CostaRica in this video from 2021. Thanks!
Hey Christopher, great question! It is a tough one, like asking which of your children is your favourite! Both countries have amazing natural beauty, however what give Nicaragua the edge in our view is Ometepe Island. It is a magical place and one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. You can also enjoy the natural beauty of Nicaragua in relative solitude as it isn't as popular as Costa Rica from a tourist perspective (yet!). What we would say about Costa Rica is that it has a more comprehensive natural conservation program in place.
Please, I am very interested in how much you pay for the monthly rent of your apartment in different cities?
Thank you for your answer. Best regards. Carlos
Thank you for the really positive video about Nicaragua. We had lived in Nicaragua for 10 years up until just before the pandemic closed everything. Meanwhile our residence has expired. We own a beautiful home overlooking la Laguna de Apoyo and we may contact the agency you mentioned to see if we might be able to rent it out through them. I found your observations to be very accurate also. By the way I grew up in New Zealand so we are neighbors of a kind. Cheers
Hey David, great to hear from you cuz 😜!What an amazing spot to live on Laguna de Apoyo! Where are you living now? back in NZ? Vanessa and the team at GPS are very good, not sure whether they manage Apoyo properties as well, but doesn't hurt to ask.
Gracias ,gracias,gracias,🙏por mostrar al mundo nuestra Nicaragua 🇳🇮gracias por sus comentarios positivos,seguramente que se les extrañará en todos esos lugares que frecuentaron ,🙏gracias bella pareja que el bien y la protección divina los acompañen donde quiera que vallan,en Nicaragua siempre los esperaremos 🔵⚪🔵🇳🇮.
Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras Jahiro.🙏🙏 Nos reconforta saber que Nicaragua siempre nos dará la bienvenida y nos encantaría volver algún día.
I plan on living there someday for homesteading and Mexico is too crowded for me.
Nicaragua is not very densely populated and we really liked that aspect as well.
How is the english in Nicaragua ? I speak a bit of day to day spanish, but not fluent.
You should be fine with that. Most of the touristy areas - Granada, Leon and San Juan Del Sur, will have plenty of English speakers in hotels and restaurants. If you want to venture off the beaten track, like we did, it definitely helps to have an intermediate level of Spanish as you won't come across many people who speak English. - Jon
Visit Samara, it is a must do in Costa Rica.
We were keen to go to Samara but ran out of time that trip. Definitely high on our list next time we go to Costa Rica 😊
Is it safe to go to Nicaragua right now?
Hi Jesse, we'd recommend waiting after November before visiting and keep an eye on the news in Nicaragua. We use Confidencial as our news source. It does appear that covid cases are up in the country, so be mindful of that.
@@BucketListTravellers I am planning for February. I am double vaxxed, it is more the political situation…is there any trouble near the airport? Also is there any shuttle service you would recommend for getting from the import to SJDS
@@jesses5465 Hi Jesse, by February we expect the situation to have settled down. San Juan del Sur wasn't affected in 2018 and we haven't heard of any issues near the airport. We'd recommend Casa Oro for a shuttle to San Juan del Sur. Have a great time!
Oh noo,I am very sad but the issue of visas hinders the option to stay.I am sad.Nonetheless I wish you both a good and safe travel. Nicaragua is going to miss you much and we, your fans ,as well.Estoy muy triste!! Cheers BLT !!
¡Estamos muy triste tambien! Thank you Henry for all your support during our time in Nicaragua and your well wishes.🙏🙏
@@BucketListTravellers All the best BLT!! I will be following your travels 👍👍
@@henrysteppel2031 Thanks Henry!
Hermoso Nicaragua
!Es verdad!
Did you guys make out to Jinotega?
We certainly did. Just haven't got round to sharing our experience of it yet. Stay tuned!
Thanks for the wonderful video. How do I get a visa to enter Nicaragua?
You're welcome Afrimerica Tours. Nicaragua provides 90 day visas when you arrive in Nicaragua, however if you require a visa to be able to leave your country to travel to Nicaragua then unfortunately we don't know what the process is for that.
Where do you rate San Juan Del Sur behind Granada?
Good question Ray! There were a lot of things we loved about San Juan del Sur; e.g. the beautiful bay, the cafe scene. Ultimately it was down to our personal preference. Granada had more convenience, in a more central location and we found we had more a cultural fit with Granada. We did visit San Juan del Sur twice, and we would recommend it to anyone visiting Nicaragua.
Keep up the good work,,,,,next location Costa Rica?
Thanks Ken! Yep, day 1 in Costa Rica is actually today!
From Managua is 45 min in plane to the Atlantic coast
Thanks for watching Brigette. We were tossing up whether to do this option, but decided against it as we prefer taking overland travel. The boat to Corn Islands would have been an interesting adventure too!
@@BucketListTravellers I don't recommend that boat my parents and I did that for years and that boat always over load and is too long when from Bluefields to corn island is 15 min
Hey guys, I may have already asked this on a different vid... Do you think I can make do on $1150 USD/month in Granada? I'm looking at SJDS. Which is cheaper?
I'm thinking about a pensioner visa. Also, what is the deal with in country visa extentsions?
Oh, and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too Buddy!
Certainly, you should be able to live very comfortably on that in Nicaragua. Our opinion would be that Granada is slightly cheaper and also has more amenities than San Juan Del Sur like supermarkets and medical specialists. It is also much closer to Managua.
We believe that you can apply for 1 further 90 day visa after the first 90 day visa. The majority of people just do border runs to Costa Rica and back. San Juan is certainly easier for Border runs as it is only 1hr from the border.
Me encantaron todos los premios ❤️🌋🌋🌋 que triste que haya encontrado su canal para cuando ya no están en el país 😔😭 muchas gracias por su visita, estoy obsesionada con sus videos.
Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras. 🤗Nicaragua siempre tendrá un lugar especial en nuestro corazón.🥰 ¡No se preocupe, tenemos mucho más de Nicaragua para compartir en nuestro canal, será como si nunca nos fuimos!
sorry that you have to leave... Come back soon,
Thank you Yositl.😀
The Corn Islands is paradise! I've been there 4 times
We've heard such good things about the Corn Islands. Definitely keen to get over there one of these days 😃
My wife is from Nicaragua and we’d love to retire there but we both love cool weather and I just don’t know if there is a city that is cool enough for us. Even Esteli and Matagalpa or Jinotega….never been there but still doesnt sound cool enough. We may take a trip to see but may have to go somewhere like San Cristobal in Chiapas, Mexico.
We know what you mean. We found Esteli to be the most livable generally. The middle of the day in April got to around 30C/86F and then cooled off nicely at night. Another potential option for you is Jinotepe. It has a very similar climate to Esteli, decent amenities and is much closer to Managua and the pacific coast. In both places, it is the humidity in the months of April/May onwards that gets to you during the day. Definitely check out the areas, preferably around the 'worst time' to see whether you can handle it. If you haven't visited before you might be pleasantly surprised! San Cristobal btw is a beautiful city and very mild climate. We loved it there too.
Just an advice in case you want to stay in Nicaragua: Get out of the CA-4 for a fews days and then re-enter to nicaragua,its so easy in case you want to stay in nicaragua,you will not find a cheaper place in central america,Nicaragua have amazing food,landscapes,people,all in one package and for a very cheap price!,you will regret it!,i was living in costa rica and is an expensive place and tasteless country!
You don't need to convince us that Nicaragua is awesome! Tuani tuani! We'll be back one day!
@@Ty2Tito si son tan ricos porque le piden prestado plata al F.M.I,ese cuento de suiza centroamericana ya me lo se!,puro cuento,pobresa por todos lados,carreteras de tercer mundo,infraestructuras del tercer mundo,todo el mundo endeudado para poder vivir sobre sus posibilidades,ese cuento de grandesa solo se lo creen ustedes,si van a panama y se quedan sorprendidos de tanto desarollo,el puente de la platina despues de siglos fue reparado,narco y corrupcion en un boom!,que conozco bien su pais,engañaran a otros,ahora son uno mas del monton!,san jose esta lleno de indigentes por todos lados y huele a miados!
@@Ty2Tito th-cam.com/video/q14hn1GgR2Q/w-d-xo.html
@@Ty2Tito Suiza se escribe con "S" al principio no con "Z".corrupcion como la del conavi con meco y h. Solis o la de la ruta 27,o su querido oscar arias acusado de abusos por mas de 30 mujeres,y un sin fin de actos de corrupcion,nepotismo y etc,etc,que vamos yo leo las noticias de todo el mundo a diario!,si nicaragua y honduras son paises pobres por gobiernos de m,guatemala economicamente va bien,el salvador igual,panama va mas o menos,pero costa rica vende una imagen que no corresponde con la realidad,hay muchos problemas que son una bomba de tiempo!,les va a pasar los de los venezolanos,ya casi se meteran la lengua por ya sabe usted donde!,costa rica es practicamente un narco estado!
@@Ty2Tito a la gran mayoria,o usted me va a decir que todo el mundo vive en santa ana o escazu?.el tico de a pie que es la mayoria la ve fea para llegar a fin de mes!
Sorry to see you guys leave.... I had scheduled to travel into Nicaragua in September... But American Airlines canceled the airfare... So... I will travel to Nicaragua next year...
Hi Carlos, that must have felt really frustrating. Sadly, this has been a really common experience over the last year. We hear that a lot people fly to Liberia in Costa Rica instead and then cross over the border. It is more full proof. Good luck for next time.
@@BucketListTravellers Thanks for the tip, I just saw that the flights to Costa Rica are much cheaper, where can I do the PCR test before I go on to Nicaragua by bus.
@@AndreasNigbur Hi Andreas,
Happy to be of help. There are a few Covid testing locations in Liberia in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Here is a link to the testing locations: www.ict.go.cr/es/documentos-institucionales/material-de-apoyo-coronavirus/pruebas-covid-para-usa/1883-laboratorios-autorizados-a-realizar-pruebas-para-la-detecci%C3%B3n-del-virus-sars-cov-2-en-costa-rica/file.html
@@BucketListTravellers Thank you both very much, but maybe I'll do the test here in Spain before I fly out. It is valid for 72 hours and the bus from San Jose (Costa Rica) takes 5:40 hours to Granada as far as I am informed.
I have read again at the foreign office...What is needed for the entry from Spain by plane to Costa Rica.How is it meant with the health insurance.is a health insurance issued by here enough?or does it have to be a special one?
Quote from the Foreign Office:
Before entering the country, the health form "Pase de Salud" must be filled out online. On entry, the QR code received for this form must be presented. Likewise, proof of health insurance in accordance with the current Costa Rican requirements, which also covers the case of a COVID-19 illness, must always be presented in English or Spanish....
Restrictions in the country
Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., all private cars are banned from driving, and until further notice, only cars with even and odd final digits on their number plates are allowed to drive throughout the country. Taxis and local public transport are exempt. Restaurants must close earlier in the evening.
@@AndreasNigbur hi Andreas,
We're going to put together some information for you. It might take us a little bit of time to get back to you.
Hi Jon and Jay, We have watched all of your videos and we had hoped to see you in Granada in October. We wish you good luck in the future. Do you know if Hotel Granada, in Granada, is still open or not? We are having problems reaching them.
Best regards,
Jack
Hey Jack, thanks for watching and it would have been very nice to meet you! In our experience, Nicaragua hotels don't tend to be responsive through online messaging, however Granada is more touristy than other locations so that is a little surprising. A way that we checked whether hotels were there was to look at google reviews. If there aren't any recent ones then chances are it is closed. We would just rock up to the hotel and there would always be availability and 9/10 times it would be open. Your best bet to contact hotels is to ring directly (most places have whatsapp numbers). I would expect English speakers in Granada if you are concerned about speaking in spanish over the phone.
@@BucketListTravellers Thank you for your help. Maybe we will run into each other in Nicaragua in the future.
Keep pumping out the content guys. You inspired me to start my own channel on Switzerland 🇨🇭 called “Swiss Jack”
Hi Jack, that is so humbling to hear. Good on you for starting a channel! It is definitely a labour of love and is pretty tough to get subscribers from the start. Just enjoy the process of creating, be patient and your persistence will pay off!
In Costa Rica Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach near Samara is fantastic 😎 is near Nicoya
Thanks for the suggestions Mr Campos!
bendiciones y gracias por expresarse muy bien de mi país nicaragua.
De nada Javier. Nos encanta su país!
Matagalpa a Metapan!!!
Lamentablemente, nunca fuimos a Metapán, ¡sin embargo, tendremos que visitarlo la próxima vez!
Good luck 👍
Thank you Betty!
oh no sorry to hear that you can’t stay longer … yeah visa issues oh no. but seems like you made the best of Nicaragua so that is awesome ! as far as Costa Rica be careful because of less restrictions for covid so many US people and european flocking there my cousins just visited and she was surprised how the prices were so hiked up .. so just watch for that obviously Costa Rica is amazing, i haven’t been there but heard good things.
Hey Rachel, thanks for the warning! As with Nicaragua, we plan to keep a low profile in Costa Rica and stay away from or minimise our exposure to highly populated/touristy areas. We prefer seeking out the road less travelled anyway and uncovering the hidden gems. We hope to find more of these in Costa Rica too!
Saludos desde Nicaragua 🙂
¡Gracias por ver! ¡Extrañamos a nuestra querida Nicaragua!
Las fritangas aqui en Miami son los restaurants donde venden comida Nica. Pero gracias por ese dato, mi esposa nunca me ha is dicho ese detalle. 🤣🤣👍🏾
🤣🤣🤣 ¡Me alegra que podamos enseñarte algo nuevo sobre Nicaragua! Sí, visitamos Miami brevemente después de Nicaragua, pero no tuvimos tiempo de explorar el barrio de Nica e ir a una fritanga. ¡Extrañamos las fritangas!
@@BucketListTravellers
Just remember this name. PINOLANDIA, on NW 12 Ave, very good Nica food.
@@tonem427 Thanks!