I started out in. Costa Rica from Tennessee. It got too expensive and dangerous. Also the roads are terrible. After 5 years I moved to Nicaragua. Inexpensive, safe, good roads. I live in the north in the mountains. The weather is unbelievable. Never hot, never cold. Not subject to big earthquakes, no volcanoes too close for comfort, no really strong storms. I love it here. Been here over 5 years, with no plans or thoughts of leaving.
You should be the official Nicaragua spokesman. You're very passionate about my country and I really appreciate ❤️ that. I recently visited my country Nicaragua after 16 long years, and I was amazed about the increase in the expat community. Visited Granada, Masaya, Managua, Leon, chinandega, and my hometown of Corinto. I'll be making another trip to visit Esteli, Matagalpa, and Jinotega. Got to love ❤️ fritanga .
Aloha Scott Our town of Lahaina burned to the ground last year. I’m a a single woman getting ready to retire. Will definitely head down there to check things out. Thank you for all your videos
1.. Safest country in the area; 2. Cheaper than mostly country in the region; 3. Location: nicaragua is the center of the center of the Americas; 4.is the lake of volcanoes country 5. Close to US
Hot as hell. Rattle snakes and tarantulas. Corrupt police and border cops. No security of ownership of real estate. Poor freedom of religion. Riots. Marxist dictatorship government.
Excellent stuff Scott, I've been checking out flights because on this video you're preaching to the choir, I'm definitely a "Boots on the ground" type but just got back from an over extended retirement scouting trip to Jamaica, which is now also on my short list for exiting the US first of '25. But back on point anyone watching your videos especially this one, anyone considering Nicaragua should take your advice and take a leap, I saw flights as low as $67 to Managua from Ft Lauderdale, I'm in San Diego was still only $136 on Spirit - though they hit you up for the bag fees but it's on Airbus 320's everybody else was higher $ & on 737's & I won't fly those!🤯😂 Anyway looking forward to visiting soon already been to all over Mexico, Panama, Belize & Jamaica now but I'm loving everything you've covered so far especially the spot over in Tesoro on the beach with Geoff & his bother & their 200 acres, there's some incredible options for that spot for me for sure & of course I'll be telling them I found them thru you! Keep up the great work & truth telling already got you a weeks of coffee, peace brother! 😎
Hi Scott. Love your content. Greetings from Canada. You covered all the bases when it comes to questions. I'm guessing you're filming from your backyard. Looks amazing setting
Thanks Scott for the renvigorating video and words! Sometimes indeed I feel like to go to Nicaragua would be too overwhelming... like "How do I do this?, How do I do that?". Sometimes even some panick sets in... like "Will I be able to survive there? Will I be even able to order food?". Lots of questions and doubts come to mind, that probably only being boots on the ground it is possible to resolve.
And remember... random 18 year old backpacking tourists with no clue about the world, only $5 to their name, zero Spanish and zero social skills show up and do it every day. Coming with some research, maturity, experience... all makes it that much easier.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog I’ll be in Leon think at the beginning of July I can bring you coffee from nueva Segovia. Girlfriends family grows it. So you know it’s fresh. This is my 4 trip there. How do I contact you when I’m there? Have a good Sunday.
I quick question: what is the music scene in Nicaragua? Specifically I am asking about jazz, classical and that sort of thing. I know they have a jazz festival in Managua, but beside that I have no other information? I do love your videos, lots of information, great stuff! Thank you.
Quite little. Those aren't music forms of Latin America and especially not of this region. So they exist, of course, but as minor, eclctic foreign music. The same as you'd see any quality, but obscure foreign niche of music. They aren't styles that fit well with the culture or history and all smack heavily of imperialism so aren't part of traditional daily life. Chamber orchestras exist, little jazz bands exist. But it's very rare.
Love your show Scott!!! I'm Canadian and not a fast food lover and try very hard to eat organically. The produce here is mostly imported, subsequently laden with chemicals. Are the produce and meat organically raised by small farmers or does most food come from corporate farms?
Hi there! Around 90% of the food production is made by small farms and the government works with them to avoid chemicals when growing plants and vegetables. Everything is driven to be organic, fertilizers are made from kitchen waste, rotten wood, etc. You are welcome to come and visit Nicaragua! 🤗
To echo Daniel, the majority of food here is quite healthy. There isn't the big push for organic labeling and strict standards like the US, but that's mostly marketing (water is Gluten Free now! And organic! Except wait, it's literally inorganic, what the heck!) But in general, things are locally raised. As an example, all my mangos and avocados come from my YARD.
question: what is the music scene in Nica? I am actually asking for jazz , classical, and that sort of thing? I know they have a Jazz fest in Managua, but beyond that , no idea.
Quite little. Those aren't music forms of Latin America and especially not of this region. So they exist, of course, but as minor, eclctic foreign music. The same as you'd see any quality, but obscure foreign niche of music. They aren't styles that fit well with the culture or history and all smack heavily of imperialism so aren't part of traditional daily life. Chamber orchestras exist, little jazz bands exist. But it's very rare.
Is it possible to get residency by starting a business from scratch in Nicaragua? Or do I have to prove that I have a bunch of money on my bank account, or alike? (Being from Sweden in this case)
You CAN do that. But 99% of the time (literally) that's a bad idea. Watch my series of videos on residency because I think you've got layers of misinformation (just based on asking that question.) 1. You can RESIDE in Nicaragua without what we call residency. The majority of permanent residents here do no paperwork at all. It's often not necessary. 2. You can get residency based on a modicum of income be it pension, job, investments, etc. with no "money in the bank" requirements or investments. 3. If you REALLY want to be an investor for some reason, yes, like me you can just start a business in Nicaragua. I did this unrelated to residency. I'm in category 1 (no paperwork) for over three years BUT I also invest just because I want to invest. I didn't invest for residency, that makes no sense under normal circumstances. No reason to make residency so hard.
As a follow up question, might I find possibilities for work for companies importing and/or exporting to my home country? Any suggestions? Sweden exports cars, trucks and machinery, while importing lots of foods and plant products, especially coffee.
Fixed. It is hard because TH-cam doesn't let me put these until MANY hours after we upload. So everything else is done and scheduled and often we can't get to these the same day.
Ok, not to hate Nicaragua, but I was there on two different occasions, once 3weeks, and another for 1 weeks. - Police stop you especially all the time ( especially if you travel outside the know touristy areas) $ - country lacks infrastructure - internet is good in big “city” area - trash cans are just opinions. - people are nice - as American, you can say anything except about Nicaragua gov - its cheap, - beaches are good, but not the best ( my opinion) - dirt roads and bumpy roads - yes the help is cheap, like 120 dollars a month to have a maid come every day to do chores - it’s “safe” depending on location as always -cheap flights from US - cheap cost of living - they use dollars almost everywhere so no need to exchange - food is good, but not a lot of restaurants - supermarkets are good - everyday is summer! I it’s hot - would I live there? Probably not, not for me, I like the city and there isn’t a real city there, the tallest building in Managua is like 6 stories high and there are like 2 of them ( exaggerating here, but it feels like it)
Police definitely stop you constantly. That said, somehow it's been six months since I was stopped - but that's an anomaly, but they are normally super quick. It's random stops to check paperwork normally and once in a while to check for drug trafficking. If you have your papers ready it's a 30 second interaction at most. You just make small talk, hand them the required papers and off you go. It sounds annoying and if you don't know what to do or aren't used to it, it seems off putting. But I'll take the Nicaragua basic friendly 30 second stops that don't imply anything over random cops patrolling everywhere like in the US. I'm not complaining about the US system, it's just a different approach. But I like the Nica system SO much more. It makes me completely comfortable being stopped by the cops, instead of nervous that they are watching me or following me.
Most of the rural areas have amazing fiber Internet. As a tourist or very short term visitor, you'll mostly be in hotels or rentals that don't bother to have good Internet, but that's the rental. If you owned or rented long term and paid for the Internet yourself, you can get amazing fiber essentially anywhere in the country. I have houses in super tiny villages (like 3500 people) in the barrio, on dirt lanes and fiber is everywhere, no problem at all. I've had tech workers in really remote mountain areas and even they get better internet than my big city customers in the US do.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog I just found out that Nicaragua are persecuting Catholics, thats straight out of Hitlers play book. I know you live there, so you can't bad mouth that dicktator, but I would not want to live in a country that burns down Churches and uses Catholic churches as a stage for "boxing match" like they did (they really did that).
I was in Havana for three weeks and I rented rooms from different local families each week. Is there something similar there for an initial visit? Cuba like to see that you have booked a hotel room when entering. Same there?
Hi scott I’m 54 years old Canadian I’m looking place to move I need place have garden like a small farm will you able to tell me how much will cost me monthly rent
Farms can be ANY price. There are so many variables. But I've never seen one for rent. Every situation would be "negotiating with the farmer." As you can imagine, the number of people renting farms approaches zero.
well that's not exactly a fight that is over. it's not like the US lost and gave up. there might not be active conflict but the US continues to attempt to influence things.
The Sandinistas aren't old news. They are the current government. If you watch my videos that happen outdoors at like a parade or something like that you'll often see them.
Scott! We know you are probably making money from all your properties but somehow try to keep this a secret... Just help us clean the streets. Help a few migrate to richer countries. Etc.
I started out in. Costa Rica from Tennessee. It got too expensive and dangerous. Also the roads are terrible. After 5 years I moved to Nicaragua. Inexpensive, safe, good roads. I live in the north in the mountains. The weather is unbelievable. Never hot, never cold. Not subject to big earthquakes, no volcanoes too close for comfort, no really strong storms. I love it here. Been here over 5 years, with no plans or thoughts of leaving.
You should be the official Nicaragua spokesman. You're very passionate about my country and I really appreciate ❤️ that.
I recently visited my country Nicaragua after 16 long years, and I was amazed about the increase in the expat community. Visited Granada, Masaya, Managua, Leon, chinandega, and my hometown of Corinto. I'll be making another trip to visit Esteli, Matagalpa, and Jinotega.
Got to love ❤️ fritanga .
Aloha Scott
Our town of Lahaina burned to the ground last year. I’m a a single woman getting ready to retire. Will definitely head down there to check things out. Thank you for all your videos
Hey! We spoke on the live stream! I hadn't seen this yet. Sorry for all that happened there. Hopefully we see you soon!
1.. Safest country in the area;
2. Cheaper than mostly country in the region;
3. Location: nicaragua is the center of the center of the Americas;
4.is the lake of volcanoes country
5. Close to US
Hot as hell.
Rattle snakes and tarantulas.
Corrupt police and border cops.
No security of ownership of real estate.
Poor freedom of religion.
Riots.
Marxist dictatorship government.
Flying down in two weeks. Booked back in October. Can’t wait.
That's awesome! Buen viaje!
I'm coming next week! Just booked my flight! Would love to have a coffee with you!
Oh no, just saw this. Jaja. Luckily we had found each other.
Gracias Scott! No hay lugar más bello que NIC..
getting my TEFL and im coming there when my lease is up in January
Excellent stuff Scott, I've been checking out flights because on this video you're preaching to the choir, I'm definitely a "Boots on the ground" type but just got back from an over extended retirement scouting trip to Jamaica, which is now also on my short list for exiting the US first of '25.
But back on point anyone watching your videos especially this one, anyone considering Nicaragua should take your advice and take a leap, I saw flights as low as $67 to Managua from Ft Lauderdale, I'm in San Diego was still only $136 on Spirit - though they hit you up for the bag fees but it's on Airbus 320's everybody else was higher $ & on 737's & I won't fly those!🤯😂
Anyway looking forward to visiting soon already been to all over Mexico, Panama, Belize & Jamaica now but I'm loving everything you've covered so far especially the spot over in Tesoro on the beach with Geoff & his bother & their 200 acres, there's some incredible options for that spot for me for sure & of course I'll be telling them I found them thru you!
Keep up the great work & truth telling already got you a weeks of coffee, peace brother! 😎
Love the thumbnail & title.
Kudos to Valentina on that. She does the t-nails. I hadn't actually gotten to see this one until now!
So glad to have found your channel. September was my target date, but I might have to move that up a bit.
For sure! Why delay? :)
Ton vlog est super ! Comme toujours !
¡Hasta Pronto Scott!
Hi Scott. Love your content. Greetings from Canada. You covered all the bases when it comes to questions. I'm guessing you're filming from your backyard. Looks amazing setting
Quite often I do, yes. It's hard to get out to go to interesting places every day. It gets exhausting, time consuming and expensive :)
Wow, another excellent video !!! Muchas gracias, mi estimado.
Muchas gracias!
Thanks Scott for the great content!
Gracias Scott! Great video!!!
I love the title of the video.
Pics and videos don't do Nicaragua justice you have to come see it for yourself
So true.
Thanks Scott for the renvigorating video and words! Sometimes indeed I feel like to go to Nicaragua would be too overwhelming... like "How do I do this?, How do I do that?". Sometimes even some panick sets in... like "Will I be able to survive there? Will I be even able to order food?". Lots of questions and doubts come to mind, that probably only being boots on the ground it is possible to resolve.
And remember... random 18 year old backpacking tourists with no clue about the world, only $5 to their name, zero Spanish and zero social skills show up and do it every day. Coming with some research, maturity, experience... all makes it that much easier.
Where is best destination to fly to Nicaragua from the west coast USA? Fly into Managua? If you have a video on this already, please share.
th-cam.com/video/9T_GWJJiUo0/w-d-xo.html
Through Miami to Managua.
I did last week, thanks for all the info I learned in advance fron watching your channel! Sadly, I did not make it to Leon..this time
I’ll be there in 4 weeks
Can I meet you?
I’ll buy you lunch.
Thanks for all the info.
Awesome, and I expect to be around, so sure. I live in Leon.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog
I’ll be in Leon think at the beginning of July
I can bring you coffee from nueva Segovia. Girlfriends family grows it. So you know it’s fresh.
This is my 4 trip there.
How do I contact you when I’m there?
Have a good Sunday.
My email is always the best way to reach me!
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog sorry. Not sure where to find it. Looked in the description. Feeling dumb right about now. 😂
Always enjoy your show
I appreciate that, thanks!
On my way in September
woot! very exciting!
I will come soon!
I quick question: what is the music scene in Nicaragua? Specifically I am asking about jazz, classical and that sort of thing. I know they have a jazz festival in Managua, but beside that I have no other information? I do love your videos, lots of information, great stuff! Thank you.
Quite little. Those aren't music forms of Latin America and especially not of this region. So they exist, of course, but as minor, eclctic foreign music. The same as you'd see any quality, but obscure foreign niche of music. They aren't styles that fit well with the culture or history and all smack heavily of imperialism so aren't part of traditional daily life. Chamber orchestras exist, little jazz bands exist. But it's very rare.
Love your show Scott!!! I'm Canadian and not a fast food lover and try very hard to eat organically. The produce here is mostly imported, subsequently laden with chemicals. Are the produce and meat organically raised by small farmers or does most food come from corporate farms?
Hi there! Around 90% of the food production is made by small farms and the government works with them to avoid chemicals when growing plants and vegetables. Everything is driven to be organic, fertilizers are made from kitchen waste, rotten wood, etc. You are welcome to come and visit Nicaragua! 🤗
To echo Daniel, the majority of food here is quite healthy. There isn't the big push for organic labeling and strict standards like the US, but that's mostly marketing (water is Gluten Free now! And organic! Except wait, it's literally inorganic, what the heck!) But in general, things are locally raised. As an example, all my mangos and avocados come from my YARD.
Can I do farming in nicaragua as I'm Canadian
Yes, it's very common for expats to farm.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog thank you I need more information for moving from Canada to nicaragua how I can have contact with you
We will be there soon! Sent you an email btw but im not sure if I sent it to the correct one! Look forward to speaking with you.
I've responded to everyone, make sure that I got it because I don't see it.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog where can I get your email from? I might have the wrong one.
I’ll be there in September.
Awesome!
Coming soon 👍
Awesome, keep us apprised!
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog Yes,for sure 😃
question: what is the music scene in Nica? I am actually asking for jazz , classical, and that sort of thing? I know they have a Jazz fest in Managua, but beyond that , no idea.
Quite little. Those aren't music forms of Latin America and especially not of this region. So they exist, of course, but as minor, eclctic foreign music. The same as you'd see any quality, but obscure foreign niche of music. They aren't styles that fit well with the culture or history and all smack heavily of imperialism so aren't part of traditional daily life. Chamber orchestras exist, little jazz bands exist. But it's very rare.
Is it possible to get residency by starting a business from scratch in Nicaragua? Or do I have to prove that I have a bunch of money on my bank account, or alike? (Being from Sweden in this case)
You CAN do that. But 99% of the time (literally) that's a bad idea. Watch my series of videos on residency because I think you've got layers of misinformation (just based on asking that question.)
1. You can RESIDE in Nicaragua without what we call residency. The majority of permanent residents here do no paperwork at all. It's often not necessary.
2. You can get residency based on a modicum of income be it pension, job, investments, etc. with no "money in the bank" requirements or investments.
3. If you REALLY want to be an investor for some reason, yes, like me you can just start a business in Nicaragua. I did this unrelated to residency. I'm in category 1 (no paperwork) for over three years BUT I also invest just because I want to invest. I didn't invest for residency, that makes no sense under normal circumstances. No reason to make residency so hard.
As a follow up question, might I find possibilities for work for companies importing and/or exporting to my home country? Any suggestions? Sweden exports cars, trucks and machinery, while importing lots of foods and plant products, especially coffee.
Scot what's your favorite Nica food?
I don't really know. I suppose gallo pinto.
Just fiy there aren’t 4 videos that pop up at the end to click on
Fixed. It is hard because TH-cam doesn't let me put these until MANY hours after we upload. So everything else is done and scheduled and often we can't get to these the same day.
Ok, not to hate Nicaragua, but I was there on two different occasions, once 3weeks, and another for 1 weeks.
- Police stop you especially all the time ( especially if you travel outside the know touristy areas) $
- country lacks infrastructure
- internet is good in big “city” area
- trash cans are just opinions.
- people are nice
- as American, you can say anything except about Nicaragua gov
- its cheap,
- beaches are good, but not the best ( my opinion)
- dirt roads and bumpy roads
- yes the help is cheap, like 120 dollars a month to have a maid come every day to do chores
- it’s “safe” depending on location as always
-cheap flights from US
- cheap cost of living
- they use dollars almost everywhere so no need to exchange
- food is good, but not a lot of restaurants
- supermarkets are good
- everyday is summer! I it’s hot
- would I live there?
Probably not, not for me, I like the city and there isn’t a real city there, the tallest building in Managua is like 6 stories high and there are like 2 of them ( exaggerating here, but it feels like it)
Police definitely stop you constantly. That said, somehow it's been six months since I was stopped - but that's an anomaly, but they are normally super quick. It's random stops to check paperwork normally and once in a while to check for drug trafficking. If you have your papers ready it's a 30 second interaction at most. You just make small talk, hand them the required papers and off you go. It sounds annoying and if you don't know what to do or aren't used to it, it seems off putting. But I'll take the Nicaragua basic friendly 30 second stops that don't imply anything over random cops patrolling everywhere like in the US. I'm not complaining about the US system, it's just a different approach. But I like the Nica system SO much more. It makes me completely comfortable being stopped by the cops, instead of nervous that they are watching me or following me.
Most of the rural areas have amazing fiber Internet. As a tourist or very short term visitor, you'll mostly be in hotels or rentals that don't bother to have good Internet, but that's the rental. If you owned or rented long term and paid for the Internet yourself, you can get amazing fiber essentially anywhere in the country. I have houses in super tiny villages (like 3500 people) in the barrio, on dirt lanes and fiber is everywhere, no problem at all. I've had tech workers in really remote mountain areas and even they get better internet than my big city customers in the US do.
The lack of big, vertical city is a big deal. Guatemala City in Nicaragua would be amazing.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog I just found out that Nicaragua are persecuting Catholics, thats straight out of Hitlers play book. I know you live there, so you can't bad mouth that dicktator, but I would not want to live in a country that burns down Churches and uses Catholic churches as a stage for "boxing match" like they did (they really did that).
I was in Havana for three weeks and I rented rooms from different local families each week. Is there something similar there for an initial visit? Cuba like to see that you have booked a hotel room when entering. Same there?
You can, of course. People are willing to rent rooms. Nicaragua doesn't care where you are going to stay, as long as you have an address to tell them.
120 Voltage and 60Hz?
Yes, it's on the north american power system. Even though it's not technically north america, everything from Panama up is on the NA power system.
Nuestra bellidima nicaragua y mas bella gracias a la alcaldia
Hahahaha! I got it this message is for me! Hahahaha
You are spot on…just do it…Sofia! Hahahahaha
You answered four big ones for me! 🙏🙌🙌
Hi scott I’m 54 years old Canadian I’m looking place to move I need place have garden like a small farm will you able to tell me how much will cost me monthly rent
Farms can be ANY price. There are so many variables. But I've never seen one for rent. Every situation would be "negotiating with the farmer." As you can imagine, the number of people renting farms approaches zero.
Old enough to remember the Contras and the Sandinistas. Is all forgiven down there?
well that's not exactly a fight that is over. it's not like the US lost and gave up. there might not be active conflict but the US continues to attempt to influence things.
The Sandinistas aren't old news. They are the current government. If you watch my videos that happen outdoors at like a parade or something like that you'll often see them.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog Mr. Ortega and his wife.
Scott! We know you are probably making money from all your properties but somehow try to keep this a secret...
Just help us clean the streets. Help a few migrate to richer countries. Etc.
You've not been watching my videos or haven't spent enough time in Nicaragua. How do you think I could make money from my properties?
great italian in las penitas