| Corn Island is a hidden paradise along the eastern | | | | alternative for you. If you are okay with staying in a |
| coast of Nicaragua. Here, you can enjoy a genuine | | | | beach hut enjoying the sea breeze instead of a fan, |
| Caribbean island vacation without having to spend | | | | then Little Corn is an option. Regardless of which island |
| thousands of dollars on Aruba, St Barth, Montserrat or | | | | you choose it can be a good idea to pack a flashlight |
| any of the other more well-known Caribbean holiday | | | | because blackouts sometimes occur. They are |
| destinations. Room prices at the Corn Island normally | | | | considered a normal part of life and do not really |
| start around 10 USD and your cheapest dining option is | | | | cause any disruptions to the pace of things. Everyone |
| to purchase food from street vendors. You can easily | | | | will simply go about there business as usual, and you |
| get a street-meal for less than 2 USD. | | | | won't have any trouble finding an open restaurant |
| The Corn Islands are two islands dotted in the | | | | where you can enjoy a candle lit dinner prepared over |
| Caribbean Sea right off the coast of Nicaragua, with | | | | open fire or on a gas stove. |
| Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. | | | | Little and Big Corn are famous for their well-kept coral |
| The larger of the islands are known as Big Corn, and | | | | reefs. Divers and snorkelers will not be disappointed, |
| the diminutive one has (of course) been given the | | | | and since such few visitors ever come to the Corn |
| name Little Corn. | | | | Islands the reefs are in very good condition. If you |
| Before you decide to jump on a plane to get here, a | | | | want to get your certificate during your vacations, |
| word of caution: Little and Big Corn are not suitable for | | | | PADI instructors are available. The reefs off Little and |
| vacationers in search of giant luxurious hotel | | | | Big Corn are home to sea creatures such as the |
| complexes and four star restaurants. This vacation | | | | spotted eagle ray, the nurse shark, the sea turtle and |
| spot is off the beaten track and then some. Bluefield, | | | | the barracuda. |
| the closets mainland town, isn't even accessible by | | | | Another popular pastime on Corn Island is fishing. The |
| road from western Nicaragua where a majority of the | | | | ocean is teaming with species such as sailfish, tuna |
| Nicaraguans live. Instead, you need to go by boat from | | | | and marlin, and giant tarpon and snook is caught in the |
| the colonial city of Granada or by plane from the | | | | rivers and lagoons. Several operators arrange boat |
| Managua, the country's capital. A small propeller plane | | | | trips to suitable fishing areas and will provide you with |
| departs several times a day from Sandino Airport in | | | | all the equipment you need. Before booking a cruise, |
| the outskirts of Managua and will stop first at Bluefield | | | | make sure to check if food and drinks are included in |
| and then at Big Corn. To get to Little Corn you need to | | | | the price or not. Some organizers will host a dinner in |
| catch a boat from Big Corn. | | | | the evening after each trip where the anglers get a |
| If you want modern appliances like fans, | | | | chance to enjoy the catch of the day, prepared in |
| air-conditioners and TV then Big Corn is the best | | | | typical Caribbean style. |