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Everth Cabrera – Current Major League Baseball Player/San Diego Padres Boxing Rosendo Alvarez – Former World Champion Alexis Arguello – Former World Champion Ricardo Mayorga – Former World Champion Jose Alfaro – World Champion Roman Gonzales – Current WBA Champion TRAVEL TO AND INSIDE NICARAGUA When to Travel The ideal time to visit Nicaragua is in the summer (March to June). During this period, you can take advantage of all the country has to offer: beaches, historic sites, and tropical forests. Traveling by Air The major International Airport, Augusto Cesar Sandino Airport (MGA), is located seven miles away from downtown Managua and handles most international pas-sengers and cargo traffic to and from Nicaragua. It qualifies as one of the safest airports in Central America and had a $20 million expansion and renovation. Granada additionally has a small runway service which has flights to and from Liberia, Costa Rica. Traveling by Water Main ports: Corinto, El Bluff, Puerto Cabezas and Puerto Sandino, which are served by shipping lines from Nicaragua, as well as Central American, North American and European countries. All these ports are regulated by the national harbor company (EPN). The EPN was created by the government but is independent administratively and financially, with power to contract obligations, to exert rights and of commercial dominion of the state of Nicaragua. You can contact them through their website epn.com.ni or by phone: (505) 2266-3039. Several Cruises make their stop in Nicaragua through Puerto Corinto. Traveling by Car The Pan-American Highways crosses Nicaragua’s northern border with Honduras at El Espino el Salvador, near the city of Somoto, and crosses into Costa Rica to the south at Peñas Blancas, close to the city of Rivas. International Bus Lines There are daily bus services between Managua and Tegu-cigalpa (Honduras), San Salvador (El Salvador), San José (Costa Rica), Guatemala (Ciudad de Guatemala), México (Tapachula). Services are provided by:

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Hotel Casa Real 2278-3838 $75 Rotonda Rubén Darío, 2c. al Oeste, 2c. Al Sur, 1/2c al Este, detrás de HispamerBusiness Center, Meals served, Internet, Air Conditioning, Hot Water, TV, Private Baths, Free calls to Europe, E.E.U.U. and Can-ada by internetHotel El Conquistador 2222-4789 $65 Del BDF Plaza Inter 1c. Abajo Business Center, Meals served, Internet, Air Conditioning, Hot Water, TV, Private Baths, Pool, LaundryHotel Los Robles 2267-3008 $85 Del Restaurante La Marseillaise, 30 m al Sur, Los Robles Business Center, Meals served, Internet, Air Conditioning, Fan, Hot Water, TV, pool, Private BathsHotel Mansión Teodolinda 2278-1060

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GRANADA Name Cost Amenities Address Alambra 2552-4486 $60 Pool, Business Center, Meals served, Internet, Private Bath, Air Condi-tioning, TV, Shuttle Service Costado Oeste del Parque CentralCasa Capricho Pool, Internet, Private bath, Air conditioning, TV, Shuttle Service, Parking. Calle El ArsenalCondominium Xalteva 2552-0982 $70 Pool, Internet, Private Baths, Air Conditioning, TV, Parking Trillo Santa Rosa 1/2c. Al NorteDarío 2552-3400 $90 Pool, Business Center, Meals served, Internet, Private Bath, Air Condi-tioning, TV, Shuttle service Calle La Calzada, de la Catedral 1 1/2c. Al lago

El Maltese 2552-7641 $30 Meals served (includes pizza and Italian food), Internet, Private Bath, Air Conditioning, TV, Parking, Shut-tle Service Pza. España 50 m al Sur, frente al Male-con Granada 2552-2974 $100 Pool, Internet, Private Baths, Air Conditioning, TV, Parking, Shuttle Service, fan, breakfast included Final Calle La Calzada, Frente Guadalu-pe

La Gran Francia Esquina Sureste Parque Central Pool, Business Center, Meals served, Internet, Private bath, Air conditioning, TV, Shuttle Service.La Pergola 2552-4221 $54 Meals served, Internet, Private Bath, Air Conditioning, TV, Parking, Shut-tle Service, Breakfast included Calle El Caimito, Alcaldía 3c. Al lagoPlaza Colon 2552-8489 $89 Pool, Business Center, Breakfast served, Internet, Private Bathroom,Air Conditioning, TV, Free Secured Parking, transportation arrange-ments, Safety box, Hot water Frente al Parque Central

Terrasol 2552-8825 $40 Internet, Private Bath, Air Condi-tioning, TV, Shuttle Service, break-fast included Iglesia La Merced 1c. Al Oeste, 75 vrs al Sur Villas de Mombacho 2552-8552 $40 Private Bath, TV De la Marina de Cocibolca 100 m al Sur La Mar Dulce (505) 2552-1422 $125 Breakfast, Room Service, Pool, Shuttle Bus Service, WiFi, Bar/Lounge, AC, Private Bathroom, Laundry Service, Turistic tourguides

Calle la Islita. Super la Colonia 3 cua-dras al Sur. Xalteva (505) 2552-0982 $105 Bar/Lounge, Breakfast, Shuttle Bus Service, Pool, Fitness Center, WiFi, Kids activities, Room Service Calle Obispo Ulloa

Spa Granada (505) 2552- 678 $60 Bar/Lounge, Breakfas, Bussiness Center, WiFi, Shuttle Bus Service, Pool Calle atravesada, across from Bancentro Dolphin Guest House (505) 25523138 $60 Bar/Lounge, Room Service, WiFi, Kids Activities, Shuttle Bus Service, Pool Reparto San Juan. Entrada 5c. al Este 1/2c. al Norte Please Note: These lists only make up a small portion of hotels in Nicaragua. Before you travel, be sure to do your research to ensure that you find lodging most suitable to your wants and needs.

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RESTAURANTS BY REGION MANAGUA Name Cuisine Phone Address Aché Cuban 2277 3644 Donde fue la Vicky Chop Suey International Chinese 2270 6131 De la Shell Centro AmericaEl Bistrot del Poeta International 2270 0471 Los Robles Rest La Marsellaise 1c al NPorter House International 22761264 Primera entrada a las colinas 200 mts. al NorteEl Rancho Grande International 2265 1432 Km 6.5 Carretera Sur Xin Tian Di Chinese 22224322 Esquina oeste de Hotel Crowne PlazaHippos Café, Grill & Tavern International 2267 1346 Hotel Seminole 50 vrs al sur, Zona HipposTacontento Mexican 2276 5390 Zona Viva Galerias Pizza Valenti’s Pizza 2278 7474 Shell Plaza el Sol, 5 cuadras al surLa Marseillaise French 2277 0224 Los Robles C. Ppal No. 4 Restaurante Los Ranchos International 2660526 Montoya 3c. al Oeste Restaurante Mi Viejo Ranchito Nicaraguan 2279-2865 Km 17.5 Carretera a MasayaSopas Nejapa Soup 2265 3247 Km 8.5 Carretera Sur Ola Verde Vegan 22762652 Primera entrada a las Colinas 100mts. arriba.Maria Bonita Mexican 2270 4336 Altamira D’Este Vick, 1 ½ c. al OesteCocina de Doña Haydee Nicaraguan 2270 6100 Semaforos Optica Matamoros 1c. abajo, Planes de Al-tamira La Casa de los Noguera International 2278 2506 Los Robles, Restaurante Maseillaise ½ c. al NorteRestaurante El Eskimo International 2266 6313 Estatua de Montoya 2c. abajo, 1c al SurLo Stradivari Italian 2277 2277 Carretera Masaya, Antiguo Lacmiel 40 vrs. Al EsteDon Parrillon International 22700471 Zona Hippos 2c. al Sur Sushi Itto Japanese 22784886 Zona Viva Galerias Sushi “La Excelencia” Japanese 22939291 Rotonda Centroamerica 300 mts al OesteTerraza Cevichera Seafood 22524240 Funeraria Monte de los Olivos 1c. al Norte 1c. al OesteLa Piazzetta Italian 22788108 Pizza Hut Villa Fontana, 1/2c. al Oeste, 1 1/2c. al Norte GRANADA Name Cuisine Phone Address Restaurante El Zaguan 2552 2522 Behind La Catedral El Tranvía Restaurante 2552 3400 Calle la Calzada Contiguo a Antiguo cine HildaResaurante Doña Conchi’s 2552 7376 Blvd San Juan del Sur C El Caimito Alcaldía 2c al este No. 413 Restaurante Frutti d’Mare 2552 6441 Across from Colegio Carlos Bravo, Calle La CalzadaJazz Bar y Restaurante Francés 2552 8310 Calle Atravesada Contiguo a H Colonial No. 107El Club 2552 4245 c/o Blvd La Merced and La Libertad Teatro Karawala 2c al oeste Restaurante Mediterráneo 2552 6764 Calle El Caimito Alcaldía 1.5 blocks to Lago GranadaRestaurante El Tercer Ojo 2552 6451 Calle El Arsenal, Costado Sur Convento San FranciscoRestaurante Terraza La Playa 2552 2213 Centro Turístico Road House Drinks & Food 2552 8469 From the Cathedral, 2 blocks towards the lakeRestaurante El Ancla 2552 0366 Reparto san Alfonzo, Across from the Iglesia Evangéli-ca Puerto y Restaurante Ase-se 2552 2269 Blvd San Juan del Sur, Puerto de AseseCharly’s 2552 2942 Blvd La Libertad Costado Norte Hospital Bernardino Diaz Ochoa, 4 blocks al 25vs al Sur

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TRANSITIONING TO LIFE ABROAD Services Name Region Telephone Address Bank BAC Granada 2552 3352 Calle AtravesadaDentist Calderón, Manuel Managua 2265 1613 Carretera Sur, Km 6.5Dentist Castellón, Paulina Managua 2266 2122 Rotonda el Gueguense 300m west, 150m north Dentist Madriz, David Managua 2276 1603 Shopping Center Las Colinas, 2nd FloorDentist Mongalo, Marco Managua 2270 3173 Rotonda El Periodista, 150m southDentist Montalvan, Mart-ha Managua 2276 1603 Shopping Center Las Colinas, 2nd FloorDentist Orozco, Marjorie Managua 2268 9404 Rotonda El Gueguense, 300m westDentist Stadthagen, Ale-jandro Managua 2268 3912 Plaza Los Caciques, 3rd ModuleDoctor Dr. Blanco Granada 2552 5989 Calle La LibertadHardware Store Lugo Granada 2552 2621 Casa Pellas, 1 block eastHospital José Gutierrez Amador Managua 2255 6900 Km 9.75, Carretera Masaya, 250m westInternal Medicine Sánchez, Enrique Managua 2278 1031 Hospital Metropolitano Vivian PellasInternal Medicine Barrios, Mauricio Managua 2276 2142 Hospital Metropolitano Vivian Pellas, km 9.75 carretera masayaInternal Medicine Vega, José Managua 2266 5132 Rpto Bolonia, Mansion Teodolinda, 300mLegal Dominguez & As-sociates Granada 2552 6883 Atravesada Street, Banpro 1block southMagazine Reinhard, Holzin-ger Managua 2868 5079 Email: waves.magazine@yahoo.comMoney Transfer Western Union Granada 2552 2654 Calle 14 de Septiembre, Bomberos, 0.5 block south Natural Medicine Farmacia y Con-sultorio Naturista Barreto Granada 2552 5829 Del Banpro, 0.5 block southOrthodontics Bendaña, Esteban Managua 2270 5021 Enitel Villa Fontana, 300m southOrthodontics Dominguez, Mar-lene Managua 2252 4044 Semáforo Antiguo Sandys, 2 blocks east, 75 yards north Orthodontics Gómez, Marvin Managua 2266 4451 Edificio Málaga B-6 EPediatrics Silva, Fernando Managua 2255 6900 Hospital Metropolitano Vivan PellasPediatrics García Rhina Pe-diatrics Managua 2255 6900 Hospital Metropolitano Vivan PellasPediatrics Gutierrez Qua, Cesar Managua 2255 6900 Hospital Metropolitano Vivan PellasSailing Alda Sailing Tours San Juan del Sur 2884 1299 Calle Central, Tienda el PapgayoShipping Service Carga Preciosa Granada 2456 2752 San Juan de Oriente, MasayaSpanish School Casa Xalteva Granada 2552 2436 Calle Real Xalteva, 0.5 block northSpanish School Nicaragua Mia Spanish School Granada 2552 8193 From la Gran Francia, 3.5 blocks northSpanish School School Xpress Granada 2552 8577 Calle La Libertad, Parque Central, 0.5 block east Spanish School Nicaspanish Lan-guage School San Juan del Sur 2568 2142 From Parque Central, 1 block westTourist Info Intur- Delegacion Estelí Estelí 2713 6799 From Parque Central, 1.5 block southTranslator Werner, Horbaty Managua 2278 0905 Col. Los Robles, V Etapa #97Yacht Club Marina Cocibolca Granada 2552 5829 Bahia de Asese The following information is important for visitors and those who may wish to stay a little longer. Please contact the nearest Nicaraguan embassy for information on what documentation you may require to enter Nicaragua.

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NICARAGUAN CONSULATE INFORMATION IN YOUR COUNTRY City Consulate InformationAtlanta Two Live Oak Center 3445 Peachtree Rd. NE Suite 1250 Atlanta, GA 30326.E-mail: ratchford@webroomz.com Tel: (001-404) 495-7816 / Fax: (001-404) 495-7846 Boston Caritas St, Elizabeth´s Medical Center of Boston Department Of surgery 736 Cambridge Street, CMP1 Boston, Massachusetts 02135. Tel: (001-617) 789-3434 / Fax : (001-617) 789-3433 Charlotte 505 Monroe RD Suit C. Charlotte NC 28205 USA. E-mail.: gilbeat@bergmanbrothers.com Tel: (001-704) 537-1230 / Fax: (001-704) 537-1326 Denver 1133 Race 17N Denver Co. 80206. E-mail: Browny.bateman@uchsc.edu Tel: (001-303) 320-0317Houston 8989 Westheimer No. 103, Houston, TX 77063. E-mail: ma.mercedesbeck@sbcglobal.net Tel: (001-713) 789-2762 / Fax : (713) 789-3164 Los Angeles 3550 Wilshire blvd, Suite # 200, los Ángeles, CA 90010 E-mail : E-mail: nicapana@aol.com Telf. : (001-213) 252-1171 / 252-1174 / Fax: (001-213) 270-6253Louisiana 4820 Burke Dr, Metairie, Louisiana 70003 Email: csampson@dtnola.comTel: 001-704 537 1230 / Fax: 001-704 537 1326 Mexico City Prado Norte 470, Lomas de Chapultepec Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico DF 11000E-mail. : embanic@prodigy.net.mx Tel: (00525 55) 540-5625 / Fax : (00525 55) 520-26449 Miami 8532 SW 8th Street, Suite 270. Miami, FL 33144 E-mail : lmartinez@consuladomiami.com / www.consuladomiami.comTel: (305) 265-1415 / Fax. : (305) 265 1780 New Jersey 7004 Blvd. East Apt. 30-A Guttemberg, New Jersey 07093. E-mail.: consulnica@aol.comTel: (001-212) 321-3324 / Fax : (001-212) 983-2646 New York 820 Second Ave. 8th floor, suite 802, NY 10017 E-mail : consulnica@aol.comTel: (001 212) 986-6562 / Fax : (001 212) 983-2646 Philadelphia 8 Penn Center 1628 J.F. K Blvd.- Suite 2200 Philadelphia, PA 1913.E-mail. : consulnicaphila@msn.com Tel: (001-215) 427-2570San Francisco 870 Market St. Suite 518 San Francisco, Ca 94102 E-mail : conicsf@pacbell.netTel: 001-415-765-6821/6823/6825 / Fax. : 001-415-765-6826Springfield 52 Mulberg St., Springfield, MA 01105 E-mail. : sfein@fpepc.comTel: (001-413) 781-5400 / Fax.: (001-413) 739-0801 St. Louis One Metropolitan Square, Suite 2600 St. Louis, Missouri 63102E-mail. : tbottini@armstrongteasdale.com Tel: (001-314) 612-5070 / Fax. : (001-314) 612-2228 Tulsa 3233 East 31th Street, Tulsa OK 79105 E-mail : jcuadrarmd@aol.comTelf.: (001-918) 742-8617 / Fax. : (001-918) 743-7586 Washington, DC 1627 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 E-mail : info@embanic.orgTel : 001-202-939-6531 al 32 / Fax. : 001-202-939-6574

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Rondón Traditionally from Bluefields, Rondon is prepared with turtle meat, fish, and red meat or pork. Sometimes you combine two of these meats. When preparing, cook the meat with pepper, hot pepper, a herb named nargan, onion, sweet pepper, banana, yucca and quequisque. INTERNET Internet connections are available in many cities and towns, having a broad coverage in the country. The government subsidizes internet cafes and internet is consequently available at cheap rates throughout the country. The price per hour is around $1, often a little more in remote places. There are some nice places with air conditioning, modern computers, and flat panel monitors. Every day, these internet cafes allow more and more people in Nicaragua to browse the internet. Below is a list of Internet cafes around Nicaragua. City Name of CaféGranada Alhambra CaféGranada Inter Café Isla de Ometepe Cyber-Café ArciaLeón Cyber AngelLeón Cyber GalaxyManagua Cyber Café el Dorado MAIL Sending a postcard from Nicaragua is no problem and the prices are very reasonable. Delivery may take up to a few days, but the mail ultimately reaches its destination. Stamps can be bought at the post office. PRINT MEDIA La Prensa www.laprensa.com.ni A newspaper with a long history, strong positioning, and high circulation throughout the country. El Nuevo Diario www.elnuevodiario.com.ni Newspaper with strong positioning, high circulation, and high acceptance throughout the country Estrella de Nicaragua Biweekly publication edited by Nicaraguans from Miami. Nica Dispatch Nicaraguan News in English. Bolsa de Noticias Daily publication focused at Nicaraguan news.

TELEVISION Nicaragua has several national channels that are transmitted without the need of cable. These channels are around the first ones being Channel 2, which is Televicentro, the biggest national chain with the best coverage around the country. There are also channels 4, 6, 8, 9. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 63, 98 and 99. The cable service is pretty cheap, at around $25 to $30 dollars the regular one, SKY, and ClaroTV are around $50 a month. Claro also offers packages so you can get the cable and internet services together. Our cable channels are very broad, with international channels like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and XD, ESPN, Fox, Fox Sports, Fox Life, FX, Warner Ch., Sony, Sony Spin, Universal, TNT, CNN both English and Spanish, E!, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery and History Channel, Pix, abc, nbc, cbs, Telemenudo, Mtv, TLC, Studio Univeersal, The Film Zone, Syfy, among others from Venezuela, Italy, Spain and England. DUAL NATIONALITY The constitution of Nicaragua permits dual nationality. Dual citizens can enter and depart Nicaragua using either their U.S. or Nicaraguan passport. However, dual citizens entering on U.S. passports must obtain appropriate tourist/residence permits and any appropriate extensions. Parents should not rely on birth certificates for travel of their children; rather, they should obtain U.S. passports for infants and minors born in the U.S. prior to travel. Please also note that minors, who have Nicaraguan citizenship, regardless if they have an American passport, will be required to obtain an exit stamp from Nicaraguan Immigration before being allowed to depart. Nicaraguan Residency for U.S. Citizens 1. Form (C$3.00) 2. Two photographs, passport size. 3. The stamped pages of the passport must be valid for at least 6 months. 4. Birth certificate authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and by the Consulate of Nicaragua in the country of origin. 5. Personal letter requesting the residence of Nicaragua 6. Certificate of Penal Antecedents properly authenticated by the Consulate of Nicaragua in the closest State of the U.S. and later authenticated in Nicaragua by the Department of Foreign Affairs, of

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the last five years of the place where has had legal residence in the U.S. 7. Certificate of Health of the applicant. 8. Deposit of Guarantee, American citizens should place US$290.00 in BANPRO, Account in dollars: Special Fund of the DGME, No. 1002-56-1-127777-9. **4 COPIES** 9. Certificate of Marriage properly authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and by the Consulate of Nicaragua in its country of origin. 10. Source of Income: Constancy of Work or labor Contract (in which reflects that will begin to labor until obtaining his legal residence and that the business is responsible for his maintenance). 11. Certificate of dependents of maintenance before Public Notary (wife, children) as well as of work or source of income and identification of the person that vouches for the maintenance. 12. Certificate of the business registration is in the Commercial Registration, authenticated by a Public Notary. 13. Certification of registration of the MIFIC, if person comes to invest in Nicaragua. Investment Plan certificate of US30, 000.00. 14. Tariffs of residence, Certificate of Residence, Ballot of motivation of change of category and Emission Card of Residence; all payments cost US$85.00 for a 1 year renewable residence; US$185.00 Total for a 5 year total residence card applicable to Investor’s certification by MIFIC. Note: All the documentation to be presented should be in original, authenticated and properly (translated into Spanish by an expert qualified) before Public Notary. If you have any question you are welcome to call to information of the airport office: (505) 233-1624 Ext. 2217 - 2233 – 2285. SAFETY Nicaragua is consistently regarded as a particularly safe country in the region, according to various international agencies. Managua is known as a relatively safe capital, and the Nicaraguan Police is one of the most trusted in Latin America. Nicaragua is also considered the safest country in Central America.

Although it is one of the safest countries in Central America, Nicaragua still experiences the issues associated with any developing country. Tourists need to be aware in large crowds, particularly in Managua and other large cities. While tourists are not often targeted, pick pocketing and robberies have been known to occur on crowded buses, at bus stops, and in open markets. The Mercado Oriental is known to be dangerous. Visitors may want to avoid walking and instead use officially registered taxicabs. Radio-dispatched taxis are recommended and can be found at the International airport and at the larger hotels. Before taking a taxi, make sure that it has a red license plate and that the number is legible. Instruct the driver not to pick up other passengers, agree on the fare before you depart, and have small bills available for payment, as taxi drivers often do not make change. Also, check that the taxi is properly labeled with the cooperative (company) name and logo. An advice from us: Do not resist a robbery attempt. Many criminals have weapons. Do not hitchhike or go home with strangers, particularly from nightspots. Travel in groups of two or more persons whenever possible. Use the same common sense while traveling in Nicaragua that you would in any high-crime area of a major U.S. city. Do not wear excessive jewelry in downtown or rural areas. Do not carry large sums of money, ATM or credit cards you do not need, or other valuables. Information for Victims of Crime The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you are the victim of a crime while overseas, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance. The Embassy/Consulate staff can, for example, assist you to find appropriate medical care, contact family members or friends and explain how funds could be transferred. Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed. The Nicaraguan government does not have a Crime Victim’s Compensation program. US EMBASSY The U.S. Embassy is located at Kilometer 5 1/2 (5.5) Carretera Sur, in Managua, Nicaragua. Embassy Telephone: +(505) 2252-7100 Consular Section phone: +(505) 2252-7888 Consular fax: +(505) 2252-7250 Consular E-mail: consularmanagua@state.gov

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BUYING REAL ESTATE? 18 QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK! An educated buyer is a happy owner. The answers to the questions below should be an important part of your property selection process. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers, but we’ve found that the things people take for granted or assume are standards in North America, may not be in Nicaragua. Much of the world outside North America and Europe are the land of “Buyer Beware.” Be sure you know the answers to the following questions and make a conscious decision about what levels of creature comforts are mandatory and which may be optional. 1. How far in drive time is the resort from an international airport? The time to reach the destination is the key factor not the miles. Proximity is important. 2. Is there year-round access? Not all roads in Nicaragua are accessible year round, and even if they are, you should know in what condition they are maintained. 3. What about safety, security, and health care access? How is security provided on-site and how far is it to major medical care. How many minutes by car. How long in dry season, how long in rainy season? 4. What kind of title guarantee can be provided? If you can’t get title insurance, you should seriously recon-sider the purchase. 5. What kind of construction and design standards are in place and can be enforced. Zoning is almost non-existent and you may not like what gets built next door. Be sure to know what the deed restrictions are or you may be unpleasantly surprised by a neighbor whose tastes are radically different than yours. 6. What kind of infrastructure currently exists? Rarely (or never) will the government or utility company run utilities or infrastructure to a project site. If “It’s coming,” don’t hold your breath. Buy what you see and be sure the pricing is reflective of existing reality. You can never be disappointed that way. 7. Are there state-of-the-art telecommunications or fiber optics for fast and reliable worldwide communications? In a time where we take internet and phone service for granted, understand the reality of telecommunications infrastructure. See question # 6 for promises of service. 8. Is there enough fresh water and water pressure? Water pressure must be planned for and paid for.

Either the developer has planned and paid for this or the property owner will with storage tanks and pressurizing systems. If you are considering an existing home or condominium, turn on all the faucets, inside and out, the showers, and then flush the toilets. 9. Is the house plumbed with hot water? Not a silly question. Look under the sinks to see if there is hot and cold service. 10. Is there a central sewer system? If not, property owners will be responsible for paying for and installing septic systems. If septic, request to see a copy of a “perk test.” 11. Is there a building requirement, or does the development allow for continual resale (flipping) of lots? Projects that do not require construction of homes, rarely build out. If community is what you desire, purchase in a project that requires home construction or understand you may have the only house in the “ghost town.” 12. What about Home Owner’s Association? Are the fees high enough to cover maintenance of infrastructure. Yes, high enough. You should worry about low fees. Fees that are set too low equate to expected surprise assessments in the future and/or a drastic rise in HOA fees when the true costs of maintenance are carried by property owners. 13. Who can oversee the construction of my home, and who can manage the day to day operation and rental potential? How will you build your home from 2000 miles away? Who is going to validate the specifications of design for you during construction? 14. If building a home, what is included in the price of the home? Does it include, hot water heaters, lights, fans, air-conditioning, screens in the windows, telephone and TV cables in the wall? Have they wired a 220volt circuit where the water heater and AC units will go? Have they plumbed for hot water to all sinks in all bathrooms and laid a line for the icemaker in your fridge? All things we “assume” are included as North Americans. Assume nothing. 15. Are there amenities under construction, for use by owners and visitors? Buy what you see is important and is the bottom line, but so is knowing the vision of a project to be sure that the long term plans align with your goals and desires as a homeowner in that project.

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There are strong reasons why this type of product is developed. It is the cheapest way to be a developer and the least risky. Very little capital is invested into the land prior to sale. There is also a market of speculative buyers who want a cheap price for a piece of property and expect to resell at some point in the future for a profit which may or may not happen. What it rarely produces, however, is community and lasting consumer value for residents. Boomers who are retiring want and need something different. This is where ECI’s design philosophy, New Urbanism, comes into play. Within a community like ours, everything is included: infrastructure, communication technology, community center, water systems, etc. Home construction is required within a set period of time. By investing in the infrastructure and amenities, and then requiring construction of homes and condos, we ensure that community happens. While the word “community” is an intangible, we certainly know when it exists and when it doesn’t. One way to measure it is by looking at resale values for properties similar in physical characteristics, but inside and outside of a community environment. Hard empirical data shows that people are willing to pay 3-5 times as much for the intangible called “community.” The Market The market for New Urban communities is very real, and very large. As is evidenced by the success of such developments as St. Joe’s WaterColor in Florida, or Disney´s Celebrations, people want fully furnished

communities. With the impending retirement of the US´s largest demographic, the baby boomers, it is important to focus on their wants and needs. A large and growing number of baby boomers are considering retiring abroad, and Central America is a likely choice based on many factors. These livable communities also appeal to young professionals or early investors that look for high quality second homes. The baby boomers are about to enter their next stage of life with more time and more money than any other demographic group of people in history. As a result of longer life expectancies, these folks know that they will have a lot more years of life after retiring than the majority of their predecessors did or do. With this time, they want to travel, continue working, and even start new careers. They want community and are willing to pay a significant premium to get it. Central America offers exceptional and diverse climates with a high quality of life at an affordable price. ECI is marrying these factors to create a unique product already selling in the market place. As the wave of boomers grows, ECI is in a prime position to serve this demographic well and produce a return to its investors. Serving the market is what ECI Development is all about. By creating a set of standards for things that most North Americans take for granted, like excellent water pressure and high speed internet, we can focus on listening to the client and ascertaining what climate or geography they prefer. They can be confident that no matter if they choose a semi-arid Pacific coast golf community, a Caribbean marina community, an English speaking island home, or a tropical highlands “perpetual spring” climate, they will receive the creature comforts and sense of community that will be the basis of the ECI product suite.

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