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...
"Sheets and towels are hard to find and very expensive. Quality flip flops like Sketchers. Like licorice? Better bring it. Mattress covers. Some spices like sage, dill weed, celery seed and cream of tarter. Medications like Claritin and full strength Aspirin. By the way, there is Frontline plus at Pet City Nicaragua. Check them out on Facebook," said another expat in Nicaragua.
"If you have money, anything you need is available. PriceSmart in Managua has upscale appliances, big TV's and many Kirkland (Costco) branded items. Sinsa in Masaya has an even nicer selection of the latest appliances, home furnishings. I would bring a mattress pad heater (electric blanket). It's rarely that cold (although we live up in the mountains), but this will keep your bed and linens dry. Impossible to find in Nicaragua and so nice to get into a warm bed. PriceSmart will have the same thick towels you find at Costco and quality sheets too. My wife went through MGA with a large suitcase with new stuff and a 50lb. carry on without any issue whatsoever. TSA in Tucson did confiscate two large cans of tuna from her carry on. Nicaragua has always been a moving target. What's true today doesn't necessarily hold true tomorrow," wrote a member who made the move to 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.