Living In Central America
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Today there are many people from all over the world looking to move to Central America. There are several reasons and attractions to wanting to move to this part of the world. My wife and I are among this group of people that have this attraction. Each country in Central America have there own attraction to this group of individuals. For us we are attracted to Guatemala. Guatemala has its own beauty that is hard to explain. If a person is drawn to an Old Colonial style of living similar to Italy than you will love Antigua Guatemala. People when they com to Antigua for the first time feel like they were entering a different world. Cobblestone streets, colonial-style houses with no more than two stories, monuments from days gone by, no neon signs, not even traffic lights.
Antigua was found in 1543 and became a very important Spanish Settlement. On July 29, 1773 Antigua was struck by a devastating earthquake. The earthquake wiped out several buildings and many of these buildings are still ruins today which draw a tremendous amount of visitors. Antigua was declared a National Monument by the Guatemalan government in 1944.
Antigua lies in the central highlands of the country and is only 25 miles from the capitol which is Guatemala City. Antigua is known for its ruins, coffee plantations, old colonial style of architecture, and Spanish schools.
Antigua is more than just another place in Latin America where you can study Spanish! Antigua is a beautiful colonial town full of friendly people, where you can relax from the stress and obligations of your life, escape from the cold or heat for a more temperate climate.
My wife and I are on the board for Latin America Christian Education Services which is a United States non-profit organization which oversee Esculea Integrada which is based in Antigua. We have been to Guatemala several times and each time we leave it is like a tearing of the heart. Each day our minds drift back to this wonderful place on earth. One day our dream will come to life and we will be living Antigua.
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Real Estate in Central America
So you are wanting to purchase property in paradise.First I would highly recommended visiting the country of choice several times before you buy. This is a big move for you and it is not anything like living in the country you live now. Like anything else there are several risk to buying property in Central America so make sure you check out all of the possible risk factors before making your big decision. This is why I again highly recommended you visiting before you buy.
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- Real Estate in Central America
- GRANADA, NICARAGUA
- Real Estate in Costa Rica
- Many Faces of Central America
- Living in Nicaragua
- Great links for relocating to central america
- Photo's from Flickr
- Guatemala
- CafePress
- The Republic of Panama
- Great Stuff on Amazon
- The famous Arch in Antigua Guatemala
- Most Important Thing
- New Orbitz!
- Central America News
- New Guestbook
- Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo
- Humane Society International Grant to Support Wildlife Habitat Protection Work in Central America |
- Strong earthquake off Guatemala-Mexico coast
- Birth of a destination El Salvador
- Addicted to Coffee
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Real Estate in Costa Rica
Costa Rica means affordable real estate. If you can't afford to buy a house in the U.S., prices of decent homes in Costa Rica begin at around $50,000 with financing available for new homes if you become a resident. Costa Rica has been the quintessential destination for people seeking a cultured, crime-free environment for years. An excellent place to have your home away from home. Perfect climate, from mountain top farms with cool mountain breezes to tropical beaches, in Costa Rica you can pick the temperature you want. Many Faces of Central America
Many Faces of Central America--Guatemala/Belize
Photo essay of modern-day Mayans and Garifuna in Guatemala and Belize, respectively.
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Living in Nicaragua
Real Estate Bargains & Colonial Ambiance In Nicaragua - The Central American sleeper is Nicaragua. Some of the smartest investors in the world have recently bought real estate in Nicaragua. After you read this report you'll understand why. Islands for $70,000 - coffee plantations at bargain basement prices, pristine beaches and beachfront land that is affordable. Nicaragua has attracted many expatriates in recent years, and the low prices are not the only reason. Nicaragua is a pleasant place to live with some of the most beautiful colonial architecture inLatin America.
Great links for relocating to central america
- Live, Retire, Invest and Travel in Nicaragua
- Guide on living, retiring, investing and travel in Nicaragua
- Costa Rica Real Estate, Investments, Land, Costa Rica Condos, Properties, Beach Condos, Retirement Real Estate Property
- Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties has the Real Estate that you want - Central Pacific beach condos in Jaco, development land overlooking the beach and Pacific Ocean, San Jose homes and condos, and all properties are a good real estate investment when our agents are working for you!
- Retire in Costa Rica - Know how to Live, Invest and Work in Costa Rica
- Retire in Costa Rica, online guide for expatriates moving to Costa Rica or living in Costa Rica. Know all the aspects to live and to retire in Costa Rica
- Moving To Guatemala - Living In Guatemala - Real Estate in Guatemala
- International Real Estate, Expatriate resources, Resources for Americans fleeing America, Search the largest expatriate database of embassies, international jobs & offshore financial services web sites.
- Moving To Guatemala - Living In Guatemala - Real Estate in Guatemala
- International Real Estate, Expatriate resources, Resources for Americans fleeing America, Search the largest expatriate database of embassies, international jobs & offshore financial services web sites.
- Costa Rica Daily Online News
- Costa Rica Daily News
- Ixchel Spanish School in Antigua Guatemala
- One of the leading Spanish schools in Antigua Guatemala, the Ixchel Spanish School is committed to providing top-quality Spanish courses to students of all levels. Spanish immersion courses include one-on-one instructions, daily cultural activities, and family homestay. College/university credits, a
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Great Stuff on Amazon
Insight Fleximap Belize (Insight Fleximaps)
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Frommer's Costa Rica 2009 (Frommer's Complete)
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Waterproof Guatemala Map by ITMB
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Central America Map by ITMB
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Waterproof Yucatan Map by ITMB (International Travel Maps)
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The famous Arch in Antigua Guatemala
Most Important Thing
If you are planning on moving to Central America either to retire or relocate there. I highly recondment visiting the country of choice as many times as you can before making that big move
New Orbitz!
Central America News
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- Humane Society International Grant to Support Wildlife Habitat Protection Work in Central America | Revue Magazine
- WASHINGTON (Sept. 17, 2008) - Humane Society International (HSI) signed a grant with the U.S. Department of State last week for $396,000 to continue work on
Strong earthquake off Guatemala-Mexico coast
- Strong earthquake off Guatemala-Mexico coast
- UATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck in the Pacific near Guatemala's border with Mexico, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday.
The quake was 40 km south west of the Mexican city of Tapachula, on the border with Guatemala, with a depth of around 75 km.
Earthquakes of magnitude above 6.0 can cause widespread damage in populated areas, but there were no immediate reports of casualties, according to a spokesman for the Guatemalan emergency services.
Birth of a destination El Salvador
- Birth of a destination El Salvador
- Blogs called it the next Antigua, Guatemala, or Granada, Nicaragua. The town of less than 25,000 people was hailed for its International Arts Festival every February and its year-round good weather. Folks raved about the views of Lake Suchitlan, shimmering in a valley below hillside cafes.
Addicted to Coffee
- Addicted to Coffee
- So are you a coffee lover? Coffee is one of the most consumed products in the world. Coffee drinks are the beverages brewed from the roasted and ground beans of the coffee plants from all over the world. And believe it or not it is consumed by almost one-third of the people in the world.
