Top 5 reasons to invest in Nicaragua

August 14, 2015

Nicaragua, known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, and home to renowned companies such as Walmart, Sitel, Yazaki and Cargill, has positioned itself as an ideal investment destination during the last years, attracting total revenues of Foreign Direct Investment of US$1.447 million in 2014. Here we list five reasons why you should be interested in Nicaragua as an investment destination:

1. Strategic position: Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, with an extension of 130,300 km2. Its strategic position, with access to the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea also facilitates exports to Europe, Asia, North and South America; also, the various treaties signed by the country provide access to 1,500 million people.

2. Leads the economic growth of the region: According to ECLAC, Nicaragua is the only country of Central and Latin America with an annual growth of around 5 percent over the past five years, which is above others in the region. Also in 2014, Nicaragua’s total exports totaled US$5.1 billion, representing a growth rate of 8.4 percent and a record for the country.

3. Favorable business climate: Nicaragua has a pro-investment government that promotes dialogue and works along with the private sector. This alliance and consensus model has been formalized in the Constitution of the country. More than 95 laws have been passed in consensus with the country’s private sector.

4. Competitive cost structure: Operating costs in Nicaragua are highly competitive and represent an advantage for investors seeking to optimize their resources. Also, the country’s capital is ranked as one of the most cost-effective in America, according to a ranking published by the Financial Times.

5. Highest security levels in the region: Nicaragua has been widely recognized by many institutions such as the Economist Intelligence Unit and the Institute for Economics and Peace, as one of the safest countries in the region. Furthermore, in 2014, Nicaragua proved to be the safest country in Latin America with the lowest homicide rate (8 per 100,000 inhabitants).

In addition to its investment opportunities, Nicaragua has been appearing in many international headlines due to its incomparable tourist offer, including The New York Times, Yahoo Travel, The Boston Globe and Lonely Planet. Our country is a guarantee of a safe and profitable investment destination, what are you waiting for to come to Nicaragua?

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