Building from abroad
Build in Nicaragua with a local architect you can trust
Building a home or an investment property in Nicaragua while you live abroad raises serious questions: is this lot buildable, who handles the permit, and who checks the work when you are not there?
Gaitan Arquitectura is a Nicaraguan architecture studio with over 30 years of family tradition. We work in English and act as your team on the ground, from the first video call to the finished building.
Is it for you?
Tick what describes you.
Your team on the ground
What we do for owners who live abroad
The work an architect does on the ground, handled locally, with every decision shared with you online.
Step 01
Free video consultation
Tell us about your plans, the lot (or the area you are looking at), your budget and your timeline.
Step 02
Lot evaluation
Before or right after you buy, we assess the lot and confirm the project fits it.
Step 03
Design, approved remotely
We design the house with you through video meetings, 3D views and shared drawings.
Step 04
Drawings and permit
We produce the construction drawings and obtain the building permit from the municipality.
Step 05
Construction follow-up
We visit the site during construction and keep you updated while you are in the US.
Services
What we can design for you
New homes, renovations, interiors, and the construction drawings and permit your project needs, all coordinated from Nicaragua.
Custom home design
Your home, designed from scratch around your lot and your family.View service
Renovations and additions
Give your space a second life, without surprises on site.View service
Interior design
Interiors that feel like yours the moment you walk in.View service
Plans and permits
Drawings ready to build, and a permit without the headaches.View service
Featured project · Educational Buildings
Universidad Nacional Agraria
An ambitious project that modernized the university campus to give students and faculty of Universidad Nacional Agraria better facilities. Through it all, Gaitan Arquitectura has been committed to improving education for the next generations of professionals in Nicaragua, staying true to our values.
View projectFrequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Nicaragua to build?
Not for every step. Meetings, design reviews and approvals can happen by video call, and we handle the permit and site visits locally. Many owners still like to visit the lot at least once before buying.
Can you help me choose a lot?
Yes. We evaluate lots from an architectural point of view (what can be built, how, and what to watch out for). Ownership and title checks are legal matters for your Nicaraguan lawyer or notary; we are happy to coordinate with them.
What time zone do you work in?
Nicaragua is on UTC−6 all year, the same as US Central Standard Time (one hour behind Central during daylight saving time). That makes meetings easy to schedule from anywhere in the US.
Do you build the house too?
We are architects: we design, produce the drawings, handle the permit and supervise the work on your behalf. The construction itself is carried out by a builder you hire; we can help you compare quotes against the drawings.
How are fees quoted?
After the free consultation we send a written proposal with the scope and fees for your project.
Have an idea but no project plan yet?
Book a free consultation with an architect and leave with a clear next step.
Our studio in Managua
- Address
- Barrio San Cristobal, 1 cuadra al sur de los semáforos del paraisito, 1/2 cuadra al oeste
Managua, Nicaragua - Hours (Nicaragua time)
- Monday to Friday · 08:00 – 18:00
- Saturday · 09:00 – 14:00