Managua Foreigners, mainly from Anglo-America and Europe, are becoming interested in considering post-retirement life in Nicaragua, as the country has been mentioned by various media outlets due to its safety performance on major indexes and inexpensive lifestyle for tourists. The capital is also in need of more office space in downtown Managua as the city's economy continues to grow. Economists predict that its demand for commercial real estate will increase. New office buildings are currently being constructed along Carretera a Masaya and in Villa Fontana districts. The most recent inauguration being the Edificio Invercasa. "Plaza de la Revolución" (Revolution Square), formerly
Managua central departments. This highway is commonly referred to as the "Northern Highway." The "Southern Highway", the southern part of the Pan-American highway, connects Managua to southern departments Carazo, Rivas and others. The "Carretera A Masaya" connects Managua to the departments of Masaya and Granada. The newly reconstructed "Carretera A León" connects Managua with León. All of these highways are in good condition, with little traffic congestion. Infrastructure on the highways is well maintained. This also tends to be true for cities and towns that are served or are in close distance with the freeways. However, this does not yield truthfully