What should I pack when moving to Nicaragua?
We asked people living in Nicaragua to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...
"Wish I had brought: More Frontline Plus for the dog, water hose caddy/reel, and back-up battery charger for the computer Wish I had left: Oreck vacuum cleaner (all tile floors), gas grill, automatic dog feeder," explained one expat living in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
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"This is my 10th year traveling from US to Nicaragua. My suggestion is bring nothing. I know how that sounds. Lately, airport security and customs have been decidedly less cooperative. If you are prepared to lose some of what you bring, or pay exorbitant fees for permission," said another expat in Nicaragua.
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.




