"Nicaragua: Safe and Incredibly... " a Nicaragua Travel Page by Beast

After 2 years of planning and repeated visits, I moved to Nicaragua to explore the many rivers and other natural features of this amazing paradise on earth. The purpose is create opportunity for people in remote areas of Nicaragua through the development of adventure tourism. To learn more please visit
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I thought some people may be curious if not very concerned about current personal security issues in Nicaragua. I have a 31 year history with Nicaragua but only recently decided to move to Nicaragua from Eugene, Oregon. The year prior, I investigated Nicaragua extensively and one of the key issues for me, naturally, is mine and my children's personal security. I am aware of all the US Consulate warnings and the statistics of violence commited against US citizens and others. At first I wondered if moving to Nicaragua to start a business would be an unnecessary risk. But as I began to compare the same statistics to the crime in my little home town of Eugene, Oregon, I realized I lived in a much more "dangerous" place then Managua, not to mention the small towns outside of Managua and the capital cities (based on per capita figures). I have traveled all over Nicaragua (especially the north and along the Pacific Coastline), remote areas at all hours, mingled with nearly everyone I met along the way of getting to know the rivers of Nicaragua. I have literally traversed Managua 100's of times in my own "come and rob me I am a "rich Gringo", lifted 4x4, Ford Excursion, loaded with kayaks on top, " and have never once felt threatened or at risk of being targeted. I have taken taxis as well, again at all hours of the day and at times at night. I am not saying that there is no danger or risk here. I decided I must keep things in perspective. Let me share a website with you to make an honest comparison. The following website makes a comparison of common crimes committed in Eugene, Oregon and Los Angeles, CA:
Crime Stats I am well aware of the reports noted on the US Department of State of violent and petty crime in Nicaragua. In no way do I want to dismiss these activities as trivial. However, in context, my home town of Eugene is far more violent based on the statistics that Eugene makes available to the public. And Los Angeles looks like a battle zone compared to Eugene. Look for trouble anywhere and we will find it and sometimes it finds us when we do our best to avoid it. I believe when making comparisons to other highly traveled countries, Nicaragua is a far safer country then has been incorrectly perceived.

One more thing, I know very well what it is like to travel in highly unstable countries as a real comparison.

If you like I am happy to provide more information on this or other topics relating to Nicaragua. Write steepline@hotmail.com. Hopefully you will put Nicaragua on your desired, destination list and maybe even take a trip on one of the rivers with us.