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[Noguera]

I would not do it. A few years ago, a young US businessman was tried by a kangaroo court for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and convicted, despite overwhelming evidence that he was a five hour drive away from the scene of the crime at the time of the murder. The trial was so flawed, the conviction was completely voided by the first appeals court to review the case. But that took almost two years.

You should not live a country whose government hates you. It takes a special type of incompetence on the part of a government that runs a police state, but not a good enough police state to maintain its monopoly on criminal behavior. In other words, every fears the state and its coercive apparatus. Except the criminals.

Oh please. !

'Police State'?

There was a lot more to the Eric Volz case than meets the eye. He was an arrogant, obnoxious, big mouthed American. I am not saying he was guilty, but your statements are way embellished.

[Iguana Six]

I've pulled the plug on working longer. Now looking where to retire. I've read Nicaragua is the place to retire to. Any opinions on this out there among members to the forum? I like Leon from what I read. Mongering will be important but quality of life on a fixed income is the most important.

Input please.

I would not do it. A few years ago, a young US businessman was tried by a kangaroo court for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and convicted, despite overwhelming evidence that he was a five hour drive away from the scene of the crime at the time of the murder. The trial was so flawed, the conviction was completely voided by the first appeals court to review the case. But that took almost two years.

You should not live a country whose government hates you. It takes a special type of incompetence on the part of a government that runs a police state, but not a good enough police state to maintain its monopoly on criminal behavior. In other words, every fears the state and its coercive apparatus. Except the criminals.

[SpaceChimp]

yes of course it is illegal not to mention immoral, but given the elections coming up, the widespread corruption within the police force here and the raw number of places closed down, i thought this might have been a larger sweep only using **** workers as a pretense. hopefully it was just a sting operation as they claim and none of the good spots have been shut down due to some pre november moral crusading.

[Mike P Psych]

http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/naci...e-adolescentes

anyone have any idea what places this includes? i just came from a quick work trip to managua, but i didn't have time for any extra curriculars so i didn't get a chance to investigate.

we are talking about prostitution using **** girls. it is illegal in nicaragua as well as in the united states. i would hope no one on the isg site condones this practice especially when there are so many available women who are of legal age. i say good for the police. i will be returning to managua for the fifth time in a week and staying a month but i have no interest in investigating what locations were closed. i would hope the major mongering locations were not so stupid as to hire children. if they did they deserve to be closed. any girl who appears to possibly be **** should be carded. if she does not have a cedula assume she is a minor.

[Noguera]

Not that I argue with Noogie, I don't but IMHO, the best and at least nicest, are located next to the BAC main office on C. Masaya, next to Domino's Pizza (S. Side of the road, N. Side is the BAC parking).

Gata or her kid Gatita are nice and offer consistently, more than the banks. And you can change your money in 1/20th the tme of a bank. I have changed US$2, 000 in 5 minutes.

Pollo. You are cracking me up LOL. Not arguing with the Nog. That made me laugh.

Did not know about Gata. Do know the locale.

Boys. Listen to Pollo. His location is more centrally located than my locale. You can always rely on the Pollo.

[Grand Pollo]

The best exchange rate, the safest location, and the most honest moneychangers are located at Plaza Espana. Go to Rotunda Gueguense, go west one block, turn left at the very first street, and there will be 9-10 moneychangers hanging out on the corner. They will run to your car / taxi, but do not worry. These are good, safe, honest guys.

Not that I argue with Noogie, I don't but IMHO, the best and at least nicest, are located next to the BAC main office on C. Masaya, next to Domino's Pizza (S. Side of the road, N. Side is the BAC parking).

Gata or her kid Gatita are nice and offer consistently, more than the banks. And you can change your money in 1/20th the tme of a bank. I have changed US$2, 000 in 5 minutes.

[SpaceChimp]

http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/naci...e-adolescentes

Anyone have any idea what places this includes? I just came from a quick work trip to Managua, but I didn't have time for any extra curriculars so I didn't get a chance to investigate.

[Chinchuliar]

Leon is a nice town, far better than Granada. It's hot, though, if that sort of thing bothers you.

As a foreigner you will always, to some extent or another, be a target in Nicaragua. A target for theives and a target for women who want your money in return for the use of their body.

At all costs avoid the new gringo golf course developments that are soulless white elephants.

If you want any kind of cultural or intellectual life, don't come to Nicaragua.

[Oldexpat]

I've pulled the plug on working longer. Now looking where to retire. I've read Nicaragua is the place to retire to. Any opinions on this out there among members to the forum? I like Leon from what I read. Mongering will be important but quality of life on a fixed income is the most important.

Input please.

Bump. Any input?

[Enperadore]

Unless you need to use all the money at once it does not make sense since the exchange rate pretty much changes daily and virtually everyone will accept dollars it makes little financial sense. Banks will not give you any problem doing an exchange as long as you have your foreign passport. In the pass I have exchanged at the BAC in Granada and received a special rate higher than all the places in granadan when I was exchanging at least $2000 and I did not have a banking relationship with bac. Also as a tip if you need to withdraw up to $2000 with an debit or credit card you can go inside a BAC or banpro and tell the cashier you wish to make a withdraw with your card and there is no bank surcharge locally and if you have a no international fee car then its pretty much a no fee withdraw. I know have a banking relationship with banpro and they give me an exchange rate that is at least 4 Cordoba cents higher per dollar than the best rate in the money exchange places throughout Granada.

Why exchange US$ 5000 all at once? That is a rhetorical question for you to answer, not to necessarily share with us on the ISG. However, since US dollars are virtually a hard currency everywhere in Nicaragua there is no need to exchange this much money all at one time. Plus, with the fluctuating exchange rate there is no value to keep this kind of money in Cordobas. If you must exchange this kind of volume all at one time your only real option is to go to a commercial bank, and even they may give you a hard time.

[Noguera]

John, yes Nogeuro "asked and answered" and I appreciate it very much however I wanted to make him aware I will be exchanging a large amount of Dollars. Close to $5, 000. So I wanted to make sure it is Okay to do this on the street. So I asked it again and included that caveat.

The Hilton In San Salvador is very girl friendly so I am also hoping the one in Managua is.

Thanks again Nogeuro

Why exchange US$ 5000 all at once? That is a rhetorical question for you to answer, not to necessarily share with us on the ISG. However, since US dollars are virtually a hard currency everywhere in Nicaragua there is no need to exchange this much money all at one time. Plus, with the fluctuating exchange rate there is no value to keep this kind of money in Cordobas. If you must exchange this kind of volume all at one time your only real option is to go to a commercial bank, and even they may give you a hard time.

[Oldexpat]

I've pulled the plug on working longer. Now looking where to retire. I've read Nicaragua is the place to retire to. Any opinions on this out there among members to the forum? I like Leon from what I read. Mongering will be important but quality of life on a fixed income is the most important.

Input please.

[Mfins]

John, yes Nogeuro "asked and answered" and I appreciate it very much however I wanted to make him aware I will be exchanging a large amount of Dollars. Close to $5, 000. So I wanted to make sure it is Okay to do this on the street. So I asked it again and included that caveat.

The Hilton In San Salvador is very girl friendly so I am also hoping the one in Managua is.

Thanks again Nogeuro

[Noguera]

Awesome thanks- I will be changing a fairly large amount. Do you think the moneychangers are better than a casa de cambio.

One time in Guatemala I was a little drunk and some dude used one of those rigged up calculators on me. Didn't catch on untill he was halfway down the road.

Also any news on the Hilton Hotel. Is it Chica friendly fairly and close to the main part of the city.

Thanks Again

One more point on money changers. When you pull up at Plaza Espana, there will be 9-10 guys there and 2-3 will immediately run to your car. Don't panic, it is fine. Tell the first guy that gets to your car that you want to talk to Jose Antonio, and the guy will get him. Jose Antonio has changed my money for something like 12-15 years, and become a friend. He does not know me as Noguera, however, tell him you are a friend of the guy that gives him his baseball hats (gorras). I guarantee whatever hat Jose Antonio is wearing, I gave it to him. If Jose Antonio is not there, any of these guys will be honest with you.

[John Gault]

Awesome thanks- I will be changing a fairly large amount. Do you think the moneychangers are better than a casa de cambio.

One time in Guatemala I was a little drunk and some dude used one of those rigged up calculators on me. Didn't catch on untill he was halfway down the road.

Also any news on the Hilton Hotel. Is it Chica friendly fairly and close to the main part of the city.

Thanks Again

Noguera answered your question about changing money.

To quote him "The best exchange rate, the safest location, and the most honest moneychangers are located at Plaza Espana "

As far as the Hilton being girl friendly. I have never stayed at the one in Managua, but every other Hilton I know of is always not GF.