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             ... ALL  SOLD !! ..
NEWS: Lots 7,8 SOLD May 2005. New Owner from USA
           Lots 5,6,1 SOLD May 2005. Owner from USA
          Lot 2 SOLD June 2005. Owner from Germany
          Lot 4 SOLD August 2005. Owner from USA
          Lot 3 SOLD May 2006. Owner from USA

BUYING - (Lot 3 ) for $70,000
 (only $35,000 cash !!)
Owner financing up to 50% of the purchase price.
That means that the buyer pays only $35,000 cash,
( that is 50% of the total price of $70,000)
and the rest in affordable monthly payments at  9% interest rate for a maximum period of 2-3 years. Broker participation welcome.

BUYING - Beachfront Lots....with only $35,000 down
Only Two (2) Lots left... all with white sand beach...royal palm trees. 
Beachfront lots are available in the Caribbean Coast of  Nicaragua.
These properties can be easily reached within 1 hour 30 minutes boat ride from the airport located in the coastal town of Bluefields.
The airport of Bluefields is only 50 min from the Managua (capital) international airport. Flights leave every hour and the round trip ticket is about $80.
Lot 3 and  Lot 4 have an elevation of 15 feet and palm trees on the beach

25 acre lots with 660 ft White sand beach  starting at US$ 70,000.
 ........ BUY  now  with  ONLY  $35,000  cash  !!!

Lot 1 and 2 Picture taken from the hill on Lot 1	Lot 1 Visitors on the beach
Lot 5 and 6 Looking for shells on the beach.	Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 Views of the bay & two islands

Latest  Pictures !!

Lot 8 Our..New Pier	All corners of each Lot are marked: Example: Lot 1 to the left, Lot 2 to the right
Lot 8 New Pier..Completed	Lots 4, 5 and 6 Widest beach of all Caribbean Nicaragua
The Transfer Yacht Has a YAMAHA 200 hp	Lot 8 Visitors  arriving  at  the  pier

Click below to enlarge pictures.

PRICES  (Individual Lots)

We offer 50% owner financing an all of the above properties.

For Example... on  Lot 3  you buy with only $35,000 cash
that is 50% of the total price of $70,000
and the rest in affordable monthly payments at  9% interest rate for a maximum period of 2-3 years.

THE  LAND  TITLE
The title is Fee Simple - No Liens and is Registered in the Land Registry in Bluefields.
The property has been bought and sold several times already.
Original title comes from 1920.

TITLE  INSURANCE
 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE  a US company can provide TITLE  INSURANCE  for any of these lots.
Headquarters
1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707, Toll Free (877) 768-3111
Caribbean/ Latin American Division
13450 W.Sunrise Blvd, Suite300, Sunrise, FL 33323
Toll Free  (877) 641-6767 or (954) 839-2900
Website : www.firstam.com
Our attorneys have worked with them in the past and we already have insured several properties in Caribbean Nicaragua.

Construction 
400 sq ft Economy houses for 3 persons with Electric system powered by Generator, Septic system, Water system, Boat Pier, Gas Kitchen & Stove, all Beds, Refrigerator etc, all Furnished, turn key, starting at US$15,000.
Building a house is optional. For construction samples and prices see
http://www.tropical-islands.com/houses.htm 

Lot 1- Excelent Views (South)	Lot 1 - Pier
LOT 3 - Cleaned	Lot 8 House is on a white sand beach
LOT 1- View of Lots 2 -7 (to the north)
Nicaragua  Map	Area Map

The Very Latest pictures

Pic 5 - Lot 8 On the beach	Pic 4 -  Lot 8 Bridge over the creek
Pic 1 Can Horseback on the beach !! 4 horses exist on the property	Pic 2 Horses come with the property !
Pic 7-  Lot 1 Ladder going up the hill	Pic 6 - Lot 8 Another homesite

New Pictures !!

To see High Resolution pictures - 300 dpi, click the following link :
http://www.tropical-islands.com/WhiteSandLots-300dpi.htm

BLUEFIELDS
The town of Bluefields can be reached by air in about 50 min from Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. It has a population of 50,000 English speaking people and a very relaxed and easy way of life. 
Every night is party night during May in Bluefields. The Maypole festival includes costumed dancers, steel drums, loudspeakers. People dance around the maypole tree, a tradition that started in Jamaica. All the energy of Carnival is revived between the 6-16 of October, and that is also the birthday of Bluefields. Do not forget to try the "Flor de cana" (Flower of the sugar cane) the Nicaraguan rum. It is one of the best and relatively inexpensive (US$ 5-6 for a big bottle). The coconut bread is excellent and stays fresh.

1. HOW  was the property used before ? 
Used to be a cattle and horse farm on the beach owned by local people.
Lots of good pasture and arable land on the property. Can still be used as a cattle and horse ranch.
2. Property elevation ?
Lot 1 has elevation up to 100 feet and great views. Lot 7 has elevation up to 60 feet.
Lot 8 also has elevation up to 60 feet
Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 have an elevation of 15 feet or more
3. Caretakers -  people living on the property 
No people live in the property except  for the 2 caretakers that are employees and have no squatter rights. They clean the area, cut the grass etc. Each one is paid $200 per month. Future owner can decide to  keep them, let them go, or change them with new ones.
4. LEGAL  
This property is located in the Autonomous Atlantic Region of Nicaragua (Caribbean sea).
According to the Nicaraguan law, a Non-Nicaraguan:
   * can acquire property in Nicaragua, like a Nicaraguan citizen
   * can start a company and can acquire the property through that company.
See abstracts from the US Embassy report at our site:
http://www.tropical-islands.com/embassy_report.htm
5. Can I become Permanent Resident of Nicaragua ? 
It is very easy to become a permanent resident of Nicaragua. It takes approximately one year.
After you buy a property that can be used as your investment and you become a resident as an investor.
For more info see :  http://www.tropical-islands.com/residency_document.htm
5a. Do I have to become RESIDENT to stay in Nicaragua ?
No. If you are not, or do not want to be, a Nicaraguan Permanent Resident :
All you do is to go to any Immigration office (there is one in Bluefields) and extend your tourist visa for 3 or 6 months.
We have clients that live in Nicaragua that have been doing that for years.
Pay a small fee and get a tourist visa for six or three months in less than an hour...
6. PROPERTY  TAX 
Property tax for the above property is low, about 1% of the sales price per year. It is less than $700 per lot per year.
7. ZONING  
As discussed above, the area in not subject to any kind of zoning restriction. Property can be used as private residence, resort of any kind, business, or farm. The local government is supportive of any kind of residential or commercial development.

8. So.. Can I construct ?  
Several investors from US, UK, France that have bought some of our properties have already constructed wooden houses, and piers in these islands and elsewhere in  the Caribbean coast with our assistance.
There are 3 big construction companies ib Bluefields , COSMA, ACCONS and EMICSA. Over the years we have worked with all of them. After you visit we can show you around and introduce you to all 3 of them.
Construction labor is really inexpensive and can be done fast and without bureaucracy.
For construction samples and prices look at :
http://www.tropical-islands.com/houses.htm 

900 sq ft houses with 2 rooms for 4 people with small generator, septic, well water, pier kitchen, refrigerator etc, furnished all complete, turn key, starting at US$29,000 
400 sq ft Economy houses for 3 persons with generator, septic, water, pier kitchen, refrigerator etc, all furnished at US$15,000

10. FAUNA - Wild life - SURROUNDING  AREAS  
The Lots and the surrounding area is a low populated area best suited for ecotourism trips. The area is full of lush vegetation, 2 small creeks and a variety of birds such as parrots (lora), and animals such as monkeys, ocelots, wild bore(habalin), pekari(sahino), tapir(dando) and plenty of deer(venado). Deer hunting is also available. This is a very interesting area still waiting to be explored.

There are also 2 tame deers a male and a female that live on Lot 6 !!

10A. Hunting is permitted ?  
Yes, one can hunt deer, wild bore, pecari, tapir, etc. Do not need a hunting permit, just a licence for the hunting gun.
11. CLIMATE  
Dry season is from Jan 1 to May 15. There is also dry season during September. The heavy rain season is from June to August. During the rest of the year there are showers followed by sunshine within the same day. Average temperature is about 78 deg F (25 deg C) all year around. 
For temperature and rainfall data see:
http://www.tropical-islands.com/weather.htm
12. RELIGION  
In the Caribbean coast the dominant church is the Moravian church which is a Protestant sect that was introduced in the days of the British. Roman Catholicism and other Protestant sects are also found in the Caribbean coast
13. PEOPLE  and  POLITICAL  CLIMATE  
People from the Atlantic are very friendly and easy to talk to. The area is very safe due to its low population and absence of guns. This Independent region has its own government and is a distance away from the politics of Managua. Here English is the main language (people also speak Spanish and Miskito) and the pace of life is slow and relaxing. An interesting mosaic of people peacefully coexists here. The majority is Miskito Indians mixed with Creoles, Garifuna and people from Nicaragua.
14. HOSPITALITY - CULTURE    
In the Atlantic (Caribbean) coast of Nicaragua, visitors and investors receive "preferential treatment" by the local people. This happens because local people, not only welcome foreign investment but they are also very hospitable. This is a very open-minded society, culturally diverse that welcomes visitors and potential investors.

15. What  about  HURRICANES ?  
Unlike areas like South Florida and Bahamas, hurricanes in the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua are not very common . The last hurricane (Joan) hit Bluefields in 1988, but did not go through this property. Hurricane Mitch did not hit this area   either.  There are palm trees in these Lots that  were planted in 1960 and by the height of the trees one can tell that they have been there standing tall for 40 years, an undisputable proof that these properties have not been hit by hurricanes.
16. Natural Ports
A natural calm bay exists on Lot 1. Big boat up to 6 feet draft can approach.
That bay has a pier and this is how we usually access the property. If the sea is calm one can land on the beach directly on Lots 2 to Lot 8.
17. MEDICAL   TREATMENT   
In case of emergencies there is a hospital in Bluefields 1hr 30 min minutes away from the properties by boat.

18. TELECOMMUNICATIONS  
There are land phones and mobile phones in Bluefields from ENITEL. To communicate from the area some people use VHF radios (ICOM’s are common).  Several of our clients (now land owners) also purchased Satellite phones from GLOBAL STAR that cost about $400 each and $1.5 per minute and work good.
18A. INTERNET
Internet cafes are available in Bluefields.
Satelite phones from GLOBALSTAR cost $400 are available and can connect to a laptop to provide internet anywhere in Nicaragua.
 
19. WATER 
Bluefields and the rest of the neighboring towns all sell purified bottled water. Two fresh water wells already exist in the property. That water is   used for non-drinking purposes, shower etc. If  treated through chlorination and carbon filters, it can become drinkable.

20. ELECTRICITY  
Electricity can be generated through gas or diesel  generators. Gas or diesel generators are inexpensive and can be bought  in Bluefields. We have a 5 hp gas generator on the house on Lot 8
20A. Solar - Wind Energy
Solar or wind generators are available from TECNOSOL in Managua. They can visit teh property see the application, discuss your requirements and install it in your lot.

21. COST OF LIVING   
Cost of living in Nicaragua is quite inexpensive. Salaries are also very low.
An average daily salary is about 170 Cordobas which is about US$10 per day. Food (for example beef, fish ,vegetables) and local material for construction, furniture etc, cost less in Nicaragua due to inexpensive labor.
22. To IMPORT or NOT ?
 For electrical and electronic equipment it is cheaper to import them from Miami.
For the rest of the merchandise we feel that one can find in Bluefields or Managua everything that you can find in Miami and at the same or lower prices.
Merchandise from Managua are shipped to the Atlantic (Caribbean) coast through the city of Rama and then via the river to Bluefields.
There are two marine cargo shipping companies that ship directly from Miami to Bluefields.
 Bernuth Lines a Marine Cargo Co travels every 10 days directly from Miami to Bluefields :
www.bernuth.com  Tel (305) 633-7711 or 1-800-BERNUTH.

22A. Fresh Fruit / Vegetable, FOOD   deliveries 
We have a speed boat that travels between the property and Bluefields about 1-2 times a week. One can arrange any kind of daily deliveries of fruits, vegetables or other items with the speed boats drivers or any other way. Lobster, shrimp and seafood is abundant fresh and inexpensive in both Bluefields and the surrounding areas.
23. FLORA - What TREES can GROW there ? 
Any tropical fruit  or vegetable like coconut, papaya, mango, pineapple and avocado can grow in these property.
Currently the property has royal palms that produce fresh & juicy coconuts, mango trees  and some hardwood trees.
24. Is it SAFE to TRAVEL & LIVE in Nicaragua ? 
Even during the civil war, which ended in 1990, the political unrest did occur at the Northwest parts of the country, in Managua and in border towns.
The area of Bluefields (where the properties are) is located in the state of Zelaya which covers the eastern 1/3 of the country and has a population of only 200,000 (Country population is 4,300,000). This area (mostly jungle) due to its low strategic importance, low population and far distance from the borders, had an absence of political violence, even in the era of the Sandinistas.

25. TAX  INCENTIVES  
The Nicaraguan Government is very supportive of any  tourist activity in the area and gives the investor a 10 year 100% income tax exemption along with a permission to import free from taxes all goods related to your small or big tourist operation.
For more info, see our page at:
http://www.tropical-islands.com/Tax_Exemptions.htm
Be advised that  Nicaragua does not  tax capital gains on resale of property.

26. Property - INCOME   POTENTIAL - ACTIVITIES
     A. Land value
Similar properties islands in the neighboring countries of Honduras Costa Rica and Belize sell for twice or three times the price of our properties. Accordingly, we predict that the appreciation over the next 5 years will be enormous due to the recent development progress in Nicaragua, also due to the recent improvement in the political stability. Nicaragua does not tax capital gains on resale of property.
    B. Sportfishing / Eco resort
This property is a beach farm that has a forest in the back(west) full of wildlife and birds. It has 2 creeks one on Lot 7 and one on Lot 8. It can be used as a private vacation hideaway, or as a sportfishing club. The future owner can enjoy world class fishing for tarpon, jack, snook, kingfish, or simply relax under the shade and tranquility of the coconut trees. There is a lot of bird watching and wild animals in the area.
Property has a great  eco tourism  potential. 
   C. ROAD ACCESS - Value will increase 10-15 times !
The Road now is an asphalt road reaching athetown of Nuena Guinea about  60 Kilometers or about 40 miles from the property.
There is a government plan to bring a railroad and a street to Punta Mono ( Point of the Monkey ) a town about 3 kilometers north of the property. When this happens we estimate that the land value will jump to about  $5/square foot. That is about $200,000 to $300,000 per acre.

Same thing already happened in the Pacific side of Nicaragua.
After the road accessed the Pacific side of Nicaragua, the land value increased 10-15 times. A beachfront acre in the other side(the Pacific) costs about $200 - 300,000 that is if you find it without a house already on it.
So The Caribbean beachfronts are one of the best money investment you can make right now in Nicaragua. Hurry before prices increase !

27. LAST MINUTE. . .DO NOT FORGET to Bring..
a) Pair of boots or at least close toe shoes, and a pair of Long Blue Jeans or other equivalent thick pants (trousers). This way you can walk in the back of the properties, over rocks etc.
b) Sunscreen and a cap or a hat for the sun.
c) Cash - US$ Many places in Bluefields do not process - or delay a lot - with credit cards, same situation with travelers checques.
US Dollars are accepted here along with the national currency. 1 US$ is about 17 cordobas.

28. ACCESSIBILITY 
You first fly to Mangua from the US. Managua is reached directly from Miami and Houston or Los Angeles by "American Airlines", "Continental", "Iberia" or "Taca".
The Coastal town of Bluefields (pop. 50,000) can be reached from Managua in 50 min with a "La Costena" or "Atlantic Airlines", that have hourly flights.
The property can be easily reached from the city of Bluefields with a speed boat within 1.5 hours.
All you have to do is fly to Managua the capital of Nicaragua. We can arrange the rest of your trip.

29. Who Flies to Managua ?
The following airlines all fly to Managua

Managua to Bluefields - Ticket is around $40 each way.

30. WHERE can I STAY if I decide to VISIT ?  

TYPICAL ITENERARY
     ARRIVING IN NICARAGUA
In Managua we make reservations for you in hotel "Las Mercedes", that is part of the Best Western hotel chain. It is located right in front of the airport. Cost is $70  for 1 or 2 bedroom. (Not included)
     DAY 1
Next day you take the 6:30am or the 9:00am  flight to Bluefields with local airline "Atlantic Airlines". We have made the reservations for you.
Cost is $80 (not included)  for a round trip. We pick you up at the Bluefields airport.
With taxi we get you to a private pier.
There a boat is waiting for you to take you to visit the 8 Lots.
Total trip time to the property is about 1 hour 30 minutes.
The boat driver, the cook, and the guide are at your service.
See the property, eat lunch and dinner,
Walk in the beach, collect shells, swim,
Or walk in the back of the ranch, see the creeks, the birds & enjoy.
Sleep at our 2 bedroom wooden lodge.
     LAST DAY
Eat breakfast and came back to Bluefields by 8:30am.
Meet with our attorney to discuss about the property. He can show you the title and answer any other question you have.

Cost per person to see the properties with an all inclusive package (rent a speed boat, gas, food, lodging, 24 hour tour guide, taxi to airport) is:
$260 for  same day visit
$715 for  2 days / 1 night
$950 for  3 days / 2 nights 
See cost details at  http://www.tropical-islands.com/WhiteSandLots_Visit_Cost.htm

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