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

 Price includes:
1) A furnished 2 bedroom reinforced concrete Guest House (North side) equipped with two electric power plants (generators), a sewer (septic) system, a  water system (rain water, water, tower water tanks). Has a refrigerator, gas for cooking, 2 double beds, tables, chairs, etc.

With an appearance of HAWAIAN island, but with a lot better price, this property is located  1hr 10 min South of Bluefields by boat, in the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. It is located only 200 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 !!!

Recommendation  Letters  from  our  Buyers   1) Joe and Anita B. from Texas USA. Owners of Guano Island (Cayo Guano). Had the island for over 5 years with no problems.
11. Island is now very green
3403.  House Landscaping	3405.  East Views - green grass	3406.  West Beach and Pier
3507.  House At Night	3509.  Visitors Fresh Fish	3308.  South Steps-Bench
3505.  Visitors Sun-tan at the Pool	3302.  East Stairs to the water	3506.  At Night Visitors- Rancho
3307.  South Steps to the water	3502.  Pool Lights At Night	3309.  South Path along the water
3310.  North Steps to the water	3508. Fish for Lunch	3311.  North-East Views island
3318.  South-West Around the island	3401.  West Tile Roof rancho-Grass	3312.  East -Stairs
3504.  Visitors Lunch Time	3503. Full Moon	3404.  Center House
3301.  North Stairs to the Water	3402.  Center Grass- Palm trees	3303.  North Views

10. More - Pics

3315.  West Around the island	3408.  West Painting the Wall	3409.  House Roof
3410.  South Cement Pathway	3411.  East The Pool	3314.  South-West Around the island
3511.  Center Grass- Palm trees	3510.  Visitors Kayaking	3306.  South Steps to the Water
3414.  South- West Water Tower	3305.  South Path around the island	3512.  Center Grass- Trees
3513.  North - East Water Fountain- Grass- Palms	3514.  House Kitchen	3412.  West Beach - Views
3313. North-West Stairs to the Water	3515.  Center Ligths on PalmTrees	3407.  East Grass- Trees
3413.  House Lioving Room - Lights	3304.  South Stairs to the Water	3501.  Pool At Night
3316.  South Stairs to the Water	3208.  House Kitchen	3317.  South Path around the island

9. Latest - Pics

3218.  House East Side	3205.  Jack Cervalle Caught around the island	3203.  West Tile roof rancho
3204. Pier-Cargo Boat unloading material	3202.  West Tile Roof Rancho	3206.  North East Views
3207.  North East Views	3223.  Green Grass West Side of house	3209.  South Ladder to the water
3210.  Fresh Mackerel Caught around the island with our gill net	3212.  West White sand beach See Booby cay on the back	3211.  Jack Cervalle Caught around the island
3213.  Center Caretakers House	3214.  East Water Fountain	3215.  North Pathway around the island
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
3222.  Water system Has ten 2500 Liter tanks	3605.  Pool Cover	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.  Visitors Arriving at Pier	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	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  6% annual  interest rate.
For example can pay in 4 years - that is 48 payments of $4200.
A Price Discount is possible for an ALL CASH payment.
Broker participation welcome.

Closing - Fees
Closing, Legal, Land Transfer fees (to your name),  under $3K 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 200 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 10 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. Pier is 2.5 meters wide by 11 meters Long. That is 6 feet wide by 25 feet long

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

18A. You have Drawings of the existing House ?
Also Electrical and Water System drawings ?
Yes, we do have detailed House drawings. Also drawings of the Electrical system and of the Water Supply system. Here is the House drawing.




18B. Solar Water Heater. Can I put one ? Cost ?

Solar Water Heater  200 Liters Costs $1350 and $450 to install Total Cost  installed, transportated etc $2000

18C. Can the House be extended ? What is the cost ?
The same construction company that built the house can also extend it. They are inexpensive and Local, of course you can use any other contractor you prefer.
Here is a drawing of the house extended 6 feet by 28 feet  to add a second bathroom. Or you can just increse the size of the rooms. The potential buyer (still interested) also quoted a solar water heater,and his wife added more cabinets on the kitchen. All these, with equipment bought, transported, installed to the island for a Total Cost US$17,000 !!.
(The Solar Water Heater cost of $2000 is included)
 
Here is the drawing and the quote ,just to give you an idea. We can quote any addition you want on the island.






18C. HOUSE  INSURANCE - What is the Cost ?
Home or Building insurance (Fire,Theft, Hurricane, Vandalism etc) are provided by 5 companies. Cost is between $1000 - $2000 a year.
www.seguroslafise.com.ni  (from  BANCENTRO bank,  www.bancentro.com.ni
www.segurosamerica.com.ni  (from BAC Bank, www.bac.com.ni )
www.amundial.com.ni  (from Aseguradora Mundial of Panama
www.metroseg.com  (METROPOLITANA Title Ins)
www.iniser.com.ni  (INISER is the only one run by the government, rest 4 are private

19. TELEPHONE - INTERNET
OPTION 1 - ECONOMIC - PHONE & INTERNET
Satelite companies available in Nicaragua are GLOBALSTAR and IRIDIUM.
See   http://www.globalstaramericas.com/
Satelite phones are about $549 to buy,
See  http://www.globalstaramericas.com/productos/productos_cat.php?categoria=10
International phone calls from 60 cents to $1 per minute
Can buy Prepaid cards or have regular monthly service
See  http://www.globalstaramericas.com/tarifas/prepago.php
For Internet
See http://www.globalstaramericas.com/servicios/servicios_de_internet.php

OPTION  2 -  UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL CALLS &  FAST INTERNET
a) FAST INTERNET
Here is a company that gives you fast satelite internet at an affordable price.
If you rent the equipment you pay $330 a month and a $300 one time installation fee 
If you buy the equipment you pay $230 a month and a $2600 one time fee (installation and buy the equipment)
The equipment is a MODEM and an ANTENNA
see  www.satelinet.com
b) UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL CALLS
After you have put that in place you pay $30 a month for UNLIMITED time International calls anywhere in the World.
You Buy a VOIP BOX for $50 and plug it in in your modem 
see   www.hablomas.com 

If interested in more details see info below
p1-Internet-Rent
p2-Internet-Buy
p3-Phone-Buy
p4-Modem-Antenna
p5-ViaSat-SurfBeam
p6-SurfBeam-Info

Of course many Internet cafes are also available in Bluefields.
There you can use the Internet and make inexpensive International phone calls.

19A. Satelite TV
Can be installed anywhere in Nicaragua .Cost is from $20 to $35 a month depending on amount of Channels. Basic gets about 40 channels.
Site  www.skynicaragua.com  or  www.sky.com.mx/centroamerica/
Company is "SKY" ( used to be "Direct TV") they have subsidiaries in all Central America.

20. WATER 
RAIN  WATER
Rain Water is collected from the house roof and stored in 10 water tanks of capacity 2500 liters each. It takes about 2-3 hours to fill all 10 tanks. Normal water useage is about  1250 liters a day, or a tank is enough for 2 days for 2 people. So..With the tanks full you have water for about 20 days. But you get enough rain in between 20 days to fill them again. The rain water runs through a filter and is used for bathing, washing etc.
MORE.. RAIN WATER ??
If one needs more water (which you do not need) all you do is add more water  tanks. There is enough rain to fill 10 more 2500 liter tanks in a couple of hours. 
DRINKING  WATER
Most locals drink the rain water with no problem. But for drinking purposes we buy purified bottled water in Bluefields. A 5 gal (25liters) small plastic water container costs about $2 to refill.
WELL  WATER - OPTION
The presence of palm trees is a proof of fresh water under the surface at a depth of about 6 feet. Owner preferred the Rain water solution instead of the well water one for 2 reasons : Rain water is more economical to collect and is cleaner and easier to filtrate. Well water can become drinkable if treated through chlorination and filtration (carbon and particle) and iodizing.

20A. SEWER SYSTEM 
The house on the island has a two stage (Sold-Liquid) Sewer Filtration system. The Liquid Stage room never fills up. The Solid Stage Room will last about 10 years before it fills up. So after 10 years you have the choise of either emptying it, or - even easier - to construct another Solid Stage room ( a hole on the ground). This is a standard Filtration System that uses Carbon Rock and Sand and it is recommended by the Ministry of Health (MINSA).  Here is a copy of the Drawing.


20C. COOKING ENERGY - ON THE ISLAND 
To save energy, our gas stove and oven use tanks of propane gas (TROPIGAS) on the island.
We have 2 small propane gas tanks on the island. It costs $10 to fill up each one of them. Tanks are small and portable and give you about a months cooking time each tank.

21. ELECTRICITY - CURRENTLY ON THE ISLAND 
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 6000W or 6Kw (10HP) gasoline generator. We also give you a spare gasoline generator of 3500W or 3.5 Kw (5 HP).
Even the smaller spare generator of 5HP is enough to run the whole island.

    

21A. ELECTRICITY - SOLAR or  WIND POWER
If you need Wind or Solar system, ECAMI ( www.ecamisa.com ) or TECNOSOL ( www.tecnosolsa.com.ni ) or any other company can come to your parcel give you the quote and install it all for you.
A mixed Wind -Solar System that can run a whole house about 6000W costs about $20,000 installed to your property. That includes Solar Panels, Solar Batteries, Wind turbines, Controller, Inverter.

WIND - SOLAR info
TECNOSOL uses equipment made by TEMPOWER, here is their site.
Wind Turbines at : http://www.tempower.com/Wind.php
Webpage : http://www.tempower.com

If interested in more details see info below
These are actual photos of a Wind Solar Project we just did this year 2009 together with TECNOSOL for a client.
p01-Solar-Batteries-Inverter
p02-Panel-House -Drawing
p03-Panel-House Quote
p04-Panel-OnHouseTop
p05-Wind-Solar-Batteries-Controller-Inverter
p06-Turbine-Tower
p07-Whisper-175-Wind-Turbine1
p08-Whisper-175-Wind-Turbine2
p09-Whisper-175-Wind-Turbine3
p10-Wind-Quote-p1
p11-Wind-Quote-p2
p12-Wind-Turb-Tower-Base

21B. WASHER -  DRYER
Yes, We have a 110V washer- dryer for your clothes on the island.

22. COST OF LIVING  
Cost of living in Nicaragua is quite inexpensive. Salaries are also very low.
An average daily salary is about 200 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. See   www.bernuth.com
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 wife 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, replace them with others or let them go.
The combined salary of the caretakers including their food is a total of only $250 per month.
28. Security around the island
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.
Surrounding area is very scarsely populated, people know each other are very freindly and keep an eye on the area. Owner never had any theft or problems all these years.

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. Resort - Renting out the island potential
Bocal Island can be easily rented out for a minimum $6000 a week all inclusive. The island is fully equipped so you do not need anything more. The existing manager can take the people from the airport to the island and bring them back. All you need in this case is to market the island may be through the internet that is fast and inexpensive.
For example see : http://www.little-eden-cay.com a luxury island that can be rented $20,000 per week. We sold that island to the current owner 7 years ago.

30. 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.

30A. VALUATION of the island  
Most of the Companies that develop or Construct do Valuations of properties. Here is a Valuation we got recently on the island at a customers request.
It includes Land and Improvements value.
The island was valued at a conservative $470K. That was broken down on
$270K Land and $200K all house and improvements,
 We believe that  the island values even more.



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 Managua 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 Airline "La Costena" , that has hourly flights.
See  http://www.lacostena.com.ni/index.html
Schedules and Airfares
Managua To Bluefields
http://www.lacostena.com.ni/schedules_and_fares_managua_to_bluefields.php
Bluefields to Managua
http://www.lacostena.com.ni/schedules_and_fares_bluefields_to_managua.php

Bocal Island can be easily reached from the city of Bluefields  with a speed boat within 1 hour 10 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 $125 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 Caribbean Dream
Tel (505) 57 20 107
Cost is $35  for 1 or 2 persons. (Not included)

Hotel Oasis 
Tel (505) 57 20 665  or  57 22 812
Cost is $100  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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