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by Tim Rogers (Author)
Key Phrases: tourism incentive law, tourism highway, New Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Central America (more...)
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"Provides solid advice for foreigners living in any developing nation. Filled with gems normally not found in the living-in-another-country genre." -- - Jeffrey Van Fleet, The Tico Times, February 17, 2006

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This book helps you take advantage of the opportunities Nicaragua has to offer. It gives investment ideas, advise for starting a business, tips for buying property, tax savings for foreign residents and much more.

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  • Paperback: 334 pages
  • Publisher: Costa Rica Books; 2nd edition (December 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1881233596
  • ISBN-13: 978-1881233596
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #489,667 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for potential investors and expats, April 4, 2006
By Mike Cobb (Managua Nicaragua) - See all my reviews
Tim Rogers has condensed his 5+ years of living in Nicaragua into an easy to read and comprehensive manual for aspiring expats and investors. Written directly to this audience, Tim mixes in humorous quips and uses authentic examples taken right out of his daily experience to educate the reader in what can sometimes be a crazy set of norms. Although I have lived and invested in Nicaragua for over 3 years there was a great deal of new information for me, the content largely resonated with my experience here. Note: this is not a tour book, but folks planning to visit Nicaragua might enjoy this insider's perspective as a complement to a good tour guide as well.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Useful information, but in need of an editor., September 20, 2006
By David W. Carpenter (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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Having spent a fair amount of time in Nicaragua, and considered living there, I would say that this book contains accurate information and probably helpful perspectives on many things. If you are thinking about living and/or investing in Nicaragua, I would say this would be a must-have. Even one little piece of information or advice could make a big difference. Its a valuable resource.

That said, this is the worst-written book I can remember reading. Ever. It was badly in need of an editor, although the writer, Tim Rogers, claims to be an editor himself. Incorrect spelling and poor word choices and sentence structure abound. If there were any similar books on this topic, I would not recommend this title.

Also, the book is pretty heavily padded with filler. For instance, the verb conjugations used with 'vos' are useful to have. (I've never actually seen the rules written down anywhere before, as most Spanish textbooks don't discuss 'vos', but it is used all the time in Nicaragua.) But do we really need a list of elementary Spanish vocabulary, which anybody who has even a prayer of actually having a conversation in Nicaragua would already know? It could have been left out. And the metric conversion chart? That is basic reference material, hardly necessary in a specialty book like this. Similar examples could be multiplied. The ultimate example of padding is the fact that entire paragraphs are simply duplicated, appearing in two different places in the book.

In spite of its deficiencies, though, this book seems to be accurate and useful for English-speaking/reading people considering moving to or investing in Nicaragua. I didn't come across anything that I knew to be incorrect. It matches up with my experience in the country. I recommend this book for the time being, but somebody could easily write a better book on the subject. And they oughta.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful source for expats or expat hopefuls, May 25, 2006
By J.Fenton (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
First off, this is not a guidebook with information about hotels or restaurants, BUT it is a helpful guide for people thinking about living/investing in Nicaragua and who want to learn what to expect as an expat.

Good insider info from Mr. Rogers, who is an American journalist living in Nicaragua writing for an English-language newspaper and the Miami Herald.

The book is funny, too. A recommended read for people who are seriously interested in Nicaragua, and for people who already live there.


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1.0 out of 5 stars Say no to the vampires
Howard is nothing more than a vampire, a parasite, feeding off the misery of the second-poorest people in the Western Hemisphere. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Timoteo

3.0 out of 5 stars Good information pasted together with bad punctuation.
This book contains a lot of good information. The biggest downside is that it reads like little snippets cut and pasted together without the benefit of proof-reading.
Published 18 months ago by M. G. Griffin

2.0 out of 5 stars True adventure!
You have to love true adventure if you are to come to Nicaragua.
You will feel alive and connected to "life" so pack the essentials and come!
Published 21 months ago by Domenico Palazio

5.0 out of 5 stars The Nicaragua Bible
Tim Rogers has written "The Bible" for all who are interested in either living and or investing in the new Nicaragua. Read more
Published on April 26, 2006 by Duffy Thunderwood

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Thank god for this guide. I just moved to Nicaragua and set up a small business. It has really helped me get established. Read more
Published on April 5, 2006 by Nica Man

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