In comparison to Pennsylvania and the US in general, Nicaragua is sparsely populated and very poor. While there, it was reported the unemployment rate of the country is 80%. Yet people are industrious and the crime rate is low.
Bluefields is a diverse community of Mestizo and Mosquito peoples. Mestizo speak Spanish, and are a mix of Indian and European descent. Mosquito are European-African in heritage. They speak English, although many also speak Spanish. This bilingual quality is a great advantage to employment in the tourist industry. As a port city, Bluefields is a destination for goods moving from Managua to the Eastern coast of the country and the interior.
Homes in Bluefields are constructed of wood or concrete blocks. The more modern homes have electricity and running water. These are generally owned by foreigners or Nicaraguans who work on cruise ships. Nicaraguans also immigrate to the US and Europe, and support their families in their home country. Roads are in fair to poor condition. The new mayor who was elected in the fall of 2008 promises to pave the road through Loma Fresca. About 350 homes are on this road, as well as the Clinic, School and Church.
