http://www.nicabeachfront.com/Bocal.htm

 Price includes:
1) A furnished 2 bedroom reinforced concrete Guest House (North side) equipped with an electric power plant (generator), a septic system, a  water system (water well, water tower etc). Has a refrigerator, gas for cooking, 2 double beds, tables, chairs, etc.
A GLOBALSTAR satelite phone service exist on the island.
Interenet service can be provided with that phone

With an appearance of HAWAIAN island, but with a lot better price, this property is located  1hr 20 min South of Bluefields by boat, in the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. It is located only 300 meters  from the mainland.

ALL Neighbouring  ISLANDS are SOLD !!!
A rare opportunity since all the private islands in the area have  already been sold.

Year 2005 we sold "Guano island" to a couple from Texas.

Year 2004 we sold "Frenchman island" to a family from Washington DC.

Year 2003, we sold "Pigeon" island to 2 americans from Oregon..

Both Frenchman (Frances) and Pigeon (Paloma) and Guano (Iguana) Islands  show on any NICARAGUAN  NATIONAL  MAP

Bocal island is located 10 miles south of Frenchman island

National Map of Nicaragua..  Showing....
  Guano Island   (Cayo Guano)   -   SOLD
Pigeon Island   (Cayo Pigeon)    -     SOLD
Frenchman  Island  (Cayo Frenchman)  -  SOLD
Bocal  Island  (Cayo Bocal)   -   AVAILABLE !!!

         9. More April 2008 - Pics

3218.  House East Side	3205.  Jack Cervalle Caught around the island	3203.  West Tile roof rancho
3204.  Pier Cargo Boat	3202.  West Tile Roof Rancho	3206.  North East Views
3207.  North East Views	3208.  House Kitchen	3209.  South Ladder to the water
3210.  Fresh Mackerel Caught around the island	3212.  West White sand beach See Booby cay on the back	3211.  Jack Cervalle Caught around the island
3213.  House Kitchen	3214.  House Room	3215.  House West Side
3216.  South Cement Pathway	3217.  South Wooden Pathway	3201.  West Rancho w /chairs
3219.  East Water Fountain	3220.  South Water Pathway	3221.  House West Side
3223.  Green Grass West Side of house	3222.  Water system Has ten 2500 Liter tanks	3224.  Green Grass West Side of house

8. More Recent Pics

2701.  House Kitchen	2702.  House Room	2703.  House West Side
2704.  House Bathroom	2705.  House Room	2706.  House Living Room
2707.  House Kitchen	3225.  South Ladder to the water	2709.  House Room
2710.  House Bathroom	2711.  House Living Room - Kitchen	2712.  Island Top Pic- Nic table

7. See more Pics

3025.  Island West Side	3045.  Pool West Side	3029.  Island North Side
3046.  Pool West Side	3032.  Island Pic from Boat	2649.  West Pier and Ladder
3050.  South Ladders - Visitors	3040.  Visitors House	3047.  Pool West Side
3101.  Palms Fence -  East	3102.  House West Side	3103.  House Living Room
3104. House- Bathroom	3108. West White Sand Beach	3106.  Planting Trees and Grass
3107. West White Sand Beach	3105.  House Tall Palms- North	3109. West White Sand Beach

 6. More Pics

2631.  Pool & fountain East Side	2618.  Pool East Side	2633.  Pool & fountain East Side
2620.  Pool East Side	2632. Pool & fountain East Side	2643.  Pool East Side
2638.  Pool East Side	2642.  Pool East Side	2639.  Pool East Side
2614.  Cement Ladder West Side	2617.  North East Pathway	2604.  Pool Views Looking North
2635.  North East Views	2637.  East Water Fountain	2648.  South East Cement Pathway
3054.  Pier East Side	2653.  South Caretakers house	2654.  East Cement ladder
2646.  Pool Top	2641.  North Cement pathway	2644.  East Pool & Views
2708.  House Room	2630.  Island Top Caretaker House	2634.  South Steps to the Water
2609.  House Kitchen	2636.  Island Top Caretaker House	2627.  South Path along the Water
2615.  East Views - Light post	2640.  East Views	2622.  South Ladder to the Water
2621.  South - East Views	2626.  South Cement Path	2612.  South Ladder to the Water
2613.  South - East Pool	2611.  West Lamp Post on Pier	2607.  East Pool
2625.  South Ladder to the Water	2619.  East Pool Views	2624.  South West Wooden Path

5. The very Latest Pics...

2534.  Island Top East Views	2537.  West side White Sand beach
2201.  Island Top See House on the Back	2202.  North side Cement Pathway
2217.  House West side view	2204.  Wood Pathway South side
2205. South Ladder to the water	2218.  House East side view
2508.  East side Cement steps to the water	2514.  North Side Water Fountain
2516.  North Side Island views	2512.  Post Light Steps to the water
2513.  Water fountain Generator house in the back	2509.  North side Views
2502.  Water system Has six 2500 Liter tanks	2503.  Construction boat and the working crew
2504.  White Sand Beach Looking south at Booby cay	2505.  Caretakers House Cement Pathway
2518.  House Kitchen	2507.  North side Cement Pathway
2511. Roof Water Collection System Water tank Water pump, Water filters	2517.  House -Sink and Mirror
2519.  Bathroom Shower- Louvers	2506.  South Side Island views
2520.  House Views	2521.  Bath     Toilet
2522.  bath Sink Mirror	2525.  Room Views
2524.  Room Wooden Window - Louvers	2523.  Bath - Shower

           4. Latest pics.

2526.  House Room	2527.  House Kitchen
2528.  House Room	2529.  House Room
2530. House Kitchen	2531.  House Two Rooms -Bath in the center
2532.  Island Top Caretaker house	2533.  Water Tower Water Tanks
2536.  West Side White Sand Beach	2535.  Island Top East Views
2538.  Island Top Looking East	2539.  Island Top Water Fountain
2540.  Island Top East Views	2541.  Island Top Looking North
2542.  Island Top South side view	2543.  Island Top East side

        3. More pics..

2207.  Island Top South side view	2208.  Island Top East side
2209.   East side Cement Ladder to the water r	2214  Island Top North side view
2211.  House North east view	2212.  House North Side
2213.  Island Top North east side view	2210.  Cement Ladder North side
2215.  House - Water Tank North west side view	2216.  Cement Patheway South west side view
2206.  Ladder to the water South side	2515.  Island Center Generator House
2219.  Island -Wooden pathway Goes around the island	2220.  House West side view
2221.  House - South side Roof- Water Collection System	2222.  South side Electric Generator House
2223. Caretakers House South East side	2224. East Side See  two  small  islands

           2. The House is now 100% done

 1. More pics ..while on construction..Click to enlarge

0401. Whole Island - South side	1333.  Bath Sink
2001.  Island North side	2003.  Island North side view

 To see High Resolution pictures - 300 dpi, click the following link :
http://www.nicabeachfront.com/Bocal-Island-300dpi.htm

Reason  for  Selling: The owner had the island more than thirty years.
He is selling for financial reasons.

PRICE - FINANCING
The total price for the  island with everything on it, houses etc is US$ 360,000.
Owner financing up to 50% of the purchase price.
That means that the buyer pays $180,000 cash,
( that is 50% of the total price of $360,000)
and the rest $180,000 in affordable monthly payments at  9% annual  interest rate.
For example can pay in 4 years - that is 48 payments of $4500.
A Price Discount is possible for an ALL CASH payment.
Broker participation welcome.

Closing - Fees
Closing, Legal, Land Transfer fees (to your name),  under $5K in Total.
Takes about 10 days (max) to close

CONSTRUCTION  COSTS
Building a house is optional. We work with several builders and can help you build the house you like. You can provide the blueprints or we can do that for you.

CONCRETE
Cost of Concrete Houses  at $60 per square foot or $ 600 per square meter.

WOOD
900 sq ft Economy Wooden (Cabin style) houses with 2 rooms for 4 people with small generator, septic, well water, pier kitchen, refrigerator etc, furnished all complete, turn key, starting at US$36,000. That is $40 per square foot  or $ 400 per square meter. 

 Location
The island is located approximately 300 meters from the closest shore (mainland).
Island Coordinates :  Lat  11deg 33' North,  Long  83 deg 43' West
Island is located about 25 miles South of Bluefields,  ( a 1 hr 20 min boat ride )

Highest point
Island highest point is 40 feet or 12 meters.
Guest house at the highest point at 40 feet or 12 meters.

BLUEFIELDS
The town of Bluefields can be reached by air in about 50 min from Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. It has a population of 50,000 English speaking people and a very relaxed and easy way of life. 
Every night is party night during May in Bluefields. The Maypole festival includes costumed dancers, steel drums, loudspeakers. People dance around the maypole tree, a tradition that started in Jamaica. All the energy of Carnival is revived between the 6-16 of October, and that is also the birthday of Bluefields. Do not forget to try the "Flor de cana" (Flower of the sugar cane) the Nicaraguan rum. It is one of the best and relatively inexpensive (US$ 5-6 for a big bottle). The coconut bread is excellent and you can take it with you, it stays fresh for long.

Nicaragua map  - See  BOCAL island location below

                   SUMMARY (BOCAL island) 
Laying on the Caribbean Sea, Bocal island is an enchanting combination of tropical climate, blue crystal clear water, fresh breeze, and coconut trees.
1. ACTIVITIES  
The island offers crystal blue water for swimming or snorkeling. The future owner can enjoy world class fishing for jack, mackerel, tarpon, snook, yellowtail snapper, kingfish, baracuda, go deeper for sportfishing (blue marlin) or simply relax under the shade and tranquility of the coconut trees. There is a lot of bird watching on the island !

2. LEGAL  
This property is located in the Autonomous Atlantic Region of Nicaragua (Caribbean sea).
According to the Nicaraguan law, a Non-Nicaraguan:
   * can acquire property in Nicaragua, like a Nicaraguan citizen
   * can start a company and can acquire the property through that company.
In addition, for persons interested, it is very easy to become a permanent resident of Nicaragua. It takes approximately one year.
See abstracts from the US Embassy report at our site:
http://www.nicabeachfront.com/Embassy_report.htm
2a. Can I become PERMANENT RESIDENT of Nicaragua ? 
It is very easy to become a permanent resident of Nicaragua. It takes approximately one year.
After you buy a property that can be used as your investment and you become a resident as an investor.
For more info see :  http://www.nicabeachfront.com/Residency.htm
2b. Do I have to become RESIDENT to stay in Nicaragua ?
No. If you are not, or do not want to be, a Nicaraguan Permanent Resident :
All you do is to go to any Immigration office (there is one in Bluefields) and extend your tourist visa for 3 or 6 months.
We have clients that live in Nicaragua that have been doing that for years.
Pay a small fee and get a tourist visa for six or three months in less than an hour...

3. Property tax or other yearly costs. 
Yearly property tax is $300, no other fees exist..

4. ZONING
As discussed above, the area in not subject to any kind of zoning restriction. Properties can be used as private residences, resorts of any kind, or businesses. The local government is supportive of any kind of residential or commercial development.
5. So.. Can I construct ?  
Several investors from US, UK, France that have bought some of our properties have already constructed wooden houses, and piers in these islands and elsewhere in  the Caribbean coast with our assistance.
Construction labor is really inexpensive and can be done fast and without bureaucracy.
For construction samples and prices look at :
http://www.nicabeachfront.com/Houses.htm 

6. SURROUNDING  AREAS  
The surrounding area of these Caribbean properties is a low populated area best suited for ecotourism trips. The area is full of lush vegetation, rivers and a variety of animals and birds like parrots, monkeys, ocelots and deer. Deer hunting is also available. This is a very interesting area still waiting to be explored.
7. CLIMATE  
Dry season is from Jan 1 to May 15. There is also dry season during September. The heavy rain season is from June to August. During the rest of the year there are showers followed by sunshine within the same day. Average temperature is about 78 deg F (25 deg C) all year around. 
For temperature and rainfall data see:
http://www.nicabeachfront.com/Weather.htm

8. Brief HISTORY of the ATLANTIC COAST 
The "Atlantic coast" includes most of the surface of Nicaragua, but only a small fraction of its population. Miskitos, Sumus, and Ramas descended from the Indians who first inhabited these lands, live here mixed with escaped slaves from the British. Caribbean Nicaragua was never a Spanish dominion, except in theory. English traders provided gunpowder and tools to the Miskito, Sumu and Rama and set up trading posts along the lagoons and rivers. Although the British protectorate ended in 1862, English remains the principal language here and the Protestant religion is still dominant.
9. RELIGION  
In the Caribbean coast the dominant church is the Moravian church which is a Protestant sect that was introduced in the days of the British. Roman Catholicism and other Protestant sects are also found in the Caribbean coast
10. PEOPLE  and  POLITICAL  CLIMATE  
People from the Atlantic are very friendly and easy to talk to. The area is very safe due to its low population and absence of guns. This Independent region has its own government and is a distance away from the politics of Managua. Here English is the main language (people also speak Spanish and Miskito) and the pace of life is slow and relaxing. An interesting mosaic of people peacefully coexists here. The majority is Miskito Indians mixed with Creoles, Garifuna, Rama and people from Nicaragua.

11. HOSPITALITY - CULTURE   
In the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua, visitors and investors receive "preferential treatment" by the local people. This happens because local people, not only welcome foreign investment but they are also very hospitable. This is a very open-minded society, culturally diverse that welcomes visitors and potential investors.
12. What  about  HURRICANES ?  
Unlike areas like South Florida and Bahamas, hurricanes in the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua are not very common . The last hurricane (Joan) hit Bluefields in 1988, but did not go through this island. Hurricane Mitch did not hit this area  either.  Hurricane and storm warnings are available through the radio. Also weather prediction service can be obtained from the airport in Managua and from Miami, of course.

Bocal island is outside the hurricane zone.
Hurricanes do not hit from 0 up to 12 deg north or south of the ecuator.
Island is south of the 12 deg paralel exactly at Lat 11deg 53' North, so is safe from hurricanes.
From the height of the palm trees one can tell that they have been there standing tall for over 50 years, an undisputable proof that the island has not been hit by hurricanes.

13. What  about  Insects, mosquitos etc ?
Bocal island has no stagnant water or mangroves so insects can not reproduce. The mosquitos have been eliminated and the island has no sand-flies. The nice breeze that goes through the island keeps it free from insects.

14. NATURAL  PORTS -  Piers  
There is a natural landing point. It is located to the West side. That side is always protected from winds.
The landing point has its own pier and can accommodate  boats with up to 6 foot draft.

15. MEDICAL  TREATMENT   
In case of emergencies there is a hospital in Bluefields 1hr 20 minutes away from the island by boat.
15A. Do I need any vaccinations to enter Nicaragua ?   
No vaccinations are required. If you like to vaccinate that is your choice.
16. What  about  HIGH - TIDE ?
The max. tide is only about 1 foot in that area.

17. HOW  OLD  is this ISLAND ? 
The oldest existing map of this island, is the one made by US Corps of engineers in 1920. The island is  known to be at least 200 years old.
18. Has  the  island  been  SURVEYED ? 
Yes, the island has been surveyed by a registered surveyor. See the survey at::
http://www.nicabeachfront.com/Bocal-Survey.jpg

19. TELEPHONE - INTERNET
A Satelite phone connection with GLOBALSTAR exists on the island.
Internet can be also obtained thru the same phone.

Of course many Internet cafes are also available in Bluefields.

20. WATER 
The island has plenty of water that is provided from a well with a water pump. Water supplies are stored in a water tank on the top of a water tower. The well water is used for bathing, washing etc.
For drinking purposes we buy purified bottled water in Bluefields.
Well water can become drinkable if treated through chlorination and carbon filters.
The presence of palm trees is a proof of fresh water under the surface at a depth of about 6 feet.

21. ELECTRICITY  
Electricity can be generated through gas or diesel  generators, and solar or wind generators. Gas or diesel generators are inexpensive and can be bought  in Bluefields.
Bocal island has electricity provided through a gasoline generator.

22. COST OF LIVING  
Cost of living in Nicaragua is quite inexpensive. Salaries are also very low.
An average daily salary is about 170 Cordobas which is about US$10 per day. Food (for example beef, fish ,vegetables) and local material for construction, furniture etc, cost less in Nicaragua due to inexpensive labor.
23. IMPORTING Goods
These days you can find in Nicaragua almost everything that you can in the USA or Miami and at approximately the same prices. Nevertheless if you decide to import merchandise, there are two marine cargo shipping companies that ship directly from Miami to Bluefields. Merchandise from Managua are shipped to the Atlantic (Caribbean) coast through the city of Rama and then via the river to Bluefields.

24. Fresh Fruit / Vegetable, FOOD  deliveries 
One can arrange any kind of daily (or every 2-3 days) deliveries of fruits, vegetables or other items with the caretaker of the island. Lobster, shrimp and seafood is abundant fresh and inexpensive in both Bluefields and the surrounding areas.
25. FLORA - What TREES can GROW there ? 
Any tropical fruit  or vegetable like coconut, papaya, mango, pineapple and avocado can grow in the  island. Currently the islands have royal palms that produce fresh & juicy coconuts.

26. Is it SAFE to TRAVEL & LIVE in Nicaragua ? 
Even during the civil war, which ended in 1990, the political unrest did occur at the Northwest parts of the country, in Managua and in border towns.
The area of Bluefields (where the island is) is located in the state of Zelaya which covers the eastern 1/3 of the country and has a population of only 200,000 (Country population is 4,300,000). This area (mostly jungle) due to its low strategic importance, low population and far distance from the borders, had an absence of political violence, even in the era of the Sandinistas.
27. Caretakers
We have a caretaker and his son that stay on the island. They are employees and have no squatter rights. They keep the area clean, cut the grass etc. The future owner decides if he wants to keep them, change them with others or let them go.
The combined salary of the caretakers including their food is a total of only $350 per month.
28. Security 
The Nicaragua Navy also patrols around the area. That provides security and establishes the importance of the area as a favorite spot for Eco tourism or private residency in the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua.

29. INCOME  POTENTIAL - Vacation hideaway
Similar islands in the neighboring countries of Honduras Costa Rica and Belize sell for five or six times the price of this island. Accordingly, we predict that the appreciation over the next 5 years will be enormous due to the recent development progress in Nicaragua, also due to the recent improvement in the political stability.
The Island can be used as a private vacation hideaway and has good rental potential.
29A. Sportfishing  potential
Snook,  Tarpon,  Jack,  Kingfish,  Spanish Mackerel,  Snapper and Barracuda and other fish are abundant around the island. Some resorts exist in the area, doing good business.
30. Resort - Renting out the island potential
For example see : http://www.little-eden-cay.com a luxury island that can be rented by week. We sold that island to the current owner 2 years ago.

31. TAX  INCENTIVES  
The Nicaraguan Government is very supportive of any  tourist activity in the area and gives the investor a 10 year 100% income tax exemption along with a permission to import free from taxes all goods related to your small or big tourist operation. For more info, see our page at:
http://www.nicabeachfront.com/TaxExemptions.htm

32. LAST MINUTE. . .DO NOT FORGET to Bring..
a) Pair of boots or at least close toe shoes, and a pair of Long Blue Jeans or other equivalent thick pants (trousers). This way you can walk in the back of the properties, over rocks etc.
b) Sunscreen and a cap or a hat for the sun.
c) Cash - US$ Many places in Bluefields do not process - or delay a lot - with credit cards, same situation with travelers checques.
US Dollars are accepted here along with the national currency. 1 US$ is about 17 cordobas.

33. ACCESSIBILITY 
You first fly to Mangua from the US. Managua is reached directly from Miami and Houston or Los Angeles by "American Airlines", "Continental", "Iberia" or "Taca".
The Coastal town of Bluefields (pop. 50,000) can be reached from Managua in 50 min with a "La Costena" or "Atlantic Airlines", that have hourly flights.
Bocal Island can be easily reached from the city of Bluefields  with a speed boat within 1 hour 20 minutes.
All you have to do is fly to Managua the capital of Nicaragua. We can arrange the rest of your trip.

34. Who Flies to Managua ?
The following airlines all fly to Managua

Managua to Bluefields  - Ticket is around $110 round trip.

35. WHERE can I STAY if I decide to VISIT ?  

TYPICAL ITENERARY
ARRIVING IN NICARAGUA
                 Stay in Managua
In Managua we can make reservations for you in hotel "Las Mercedes", that is part of the Best Western hotel chain.
It is located right in front of the airport.

Hotel Las Mercedes (Best Western) 
Website: www.lasmercedes.com.ni
E-mail : ventas@lasmercedes.com.ni
Address : Frente al Aeropuerto Internacional KM. 11 ½ Carretera Norte
Tel (505) 255-9922 or 255-9910
Cost is $70  for 1 or 2 persons. (Not included)

     DAY 1
Next day you take the 6:30am or the 9:00am  flight to Bluefields with local airline "La Costena" or "Atlantic Airlines". We have made the reservations for you.
Cost is $110 (not included)  for a round trip. We pick you up at the Bluefields airport.
With taxi we get you to a private pier.
There a boat is waiting for you to take you to Bocal island.
Total trip time to the island is 1 hour 25 minutes.
The boat driver, the cook, and the guide are at your service.
See the island, eat lunch and dinner,
Sleep at our 2 bedroom house.
     DAY 2 - Till LAST DAY
You stay and see the  island.
Walk in the beach, collect shells, swim, fish, snorkel & enjoy.
Breakfast lunch and dinner is provided
You have enough gas in the boat to go and return from the island.
We provide about 10 gal exta gas to see around if you like. 
Spend the night at the island on our house.
     LAST DAY
Eat breakfast and came back to Bluefields by 8:30am.
Meet with our attorney to discuss about the property. He can show you the title and answer any other question you have.
               Stay in Bluefields
Last night you can stay in Bluefields

Hotel Oasis 
E-mail : reservations@oasishotelcasino.com
Tel (505) 57 20 665  or  57 22 812
Cost is $80  for 1 or 2 persons. (Not included)

Hotel Caribbean Dream
Tel (505) 57 20 107
Cost is $35  for 1 or 2 persons. (Not included)

Cost per person to see the island with an all inclusive package (rent a speed boat, gas, food, lodging, 24 hour tour guide, taxi to airport) is:
$230 for  same day visit
$530 for  2 days / 1 night
$715 for  3 days / 2 nights 
See cost details at  http://www.nicabeachfront.com/BocalVisitCost.htm

Contact us : www.nicabeachfront.com
E-mail: bluefields1@yahoo.com 

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