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A taxi anywhere on the island (each stop) costs 15 cordoba
per person (<$1.00) during the day and 20 at night.
Corn Island's primary industry is fishing. Nicaragua's 3rd largest
export is lobster, most of which is processed in Big Corn Island
Internet access is available on both islands
The Corn Islands & The Atlantic Coast are Nicaragua's forgotten
little territory... Very little of the international funds made available to
Nicaragua ever make their way to the Caribbean Coast, in
particular, the Corn Islands.
Just about everyone speaks English.
Average year-round temperature is 85 degrees with fresh Easterly
breezes. Many visitors find it unnecessary to have air conditioning
when staying at hotels on the windward side of either island.
May 15 - September 15 is considered the "rainy season" (but
can extend longer) with afternoon showers almost daily. If
you are traveling during this time, it is recommended that you
bring good mud shoes for exploring the island and don't
forget your umbrella!
Tips are appreciated for good service in restaurants
If your idea of an perfect vacation is swaying in a hammock,
reading books, walking white sand beaches, enjoying
spectacular sunsets and snorkeling in clear turquoise waters,
this is a destination for you; there are no country clubs, martini
bars, 5 star restaurants, t-shirt shops, or tour buses (yet!).
The people of the Corn islands are considered "Islanders" and are
descendant from the original British settlers. Some of the family
surnames predominant on the island today are: Quinn, Downs,
Morgan, Campbell, Taylor, Forbes, Nickolson & Bowden.
"Islanders" are very proud of their distinct heritage do not like to not
to be confused with the "Spaniards" from mainland Nicaragua!
The average time between ordering and receiving
your food at most restaurants can be as long as 1 hour
(everything is made from scratch) ... Order before you get
hungry and bring lots of patience with you!
In former times, pirates and buccaneers came to The Corn
Islands to provision their boats with abundant meat/game found
on the island. "Carne" (meat) sounded similar to "Corn" by the
British settlers, hence the name, Corn Island!
The "downtown/commercial center" of Big Corn Island is
located between the airport and the municipal docks
("Brig Bay" - where the water taxi is located). To
experience the true beauty of Big Corn Island and the
friendliness of its native Islanders, explore the "quiet
side" from North End to Southwest Bay.
US Dollars are accepted "everywhere" on The Corn Islands, but if
your dollar bill has even the slightest rip or is defaced in any
way, such as having some writing on it, it will not be accepted.
Check all of your bills before you travel.
Reservations on either island are only necessary during
Easter and Christmas. There are four dive operators to choose
from as well.
More and more hotels are accepting credit cards. It is advisable to
confirm your method of payment with your hotel prior to arrival. There
is an ATM machine at the bank on Big Corn. (No ATM on Little Corn.)
Special vaccinations are not required for travelers. Basic
preventative measures, such as using mosquito repellent, are
suggested.
No visit to The Corn Islands is complete without the following:
per person (<$1.00) during the day and 20 at night.
Corn Island's primary industry is fishing. Nicaragua's 3rd largest
export is lobster, most of which is processed in Big Corn Island
Internet access is available on both islands
The Corn Islands & The Atlantic Coast are Nicaragua's forgotten
little territory... Very little of the international funds made available to
Nicaragua ever make their way to the Caribbean Coast, in
particular, the Corn Islands.
Just about everyone speaks English.
Average year-round temperature is 85 degrees with fresh Easterly
breezes. Many visitors find it unnecessary to have air conditioning
when staying at hotels on the windward side of either island.
May 15 - September 15 is considered the "rainy season" (but
can extend longer) with afternoon showers almost daily. If
you are traveling during this time, it is recommended that you
bring good mud shoes for exploring the island and don't
forget your umbrella!
Tips are appreciated for good service in restaurants
If your idea of an perfect vacation is swaying in a hammock,
reading books, walking white sand beaches, enjoying
spectacular sunsets and snorkeling in clear turquoise waters,
this is a destination for you; there are no country clubs, martini
bars, 5 star restaurants, t-shirt shops, or tour buses (yet!).
The people of the Corn islands are considered "Islanders" and are
descendant from the original British settlers. Some of the family
surnames predominant on the island today are: Quinn, Downs,
Morgan, Campbell, Taylor, Forbes, Nickolson & Bowden.
"Islanders" are very proud of their distinct heritage do not like to not
to be confused with the "Spaniards" from mainland Nicaragua!
The average time between ordering and receiving
your food at most restaurants can be as long as 1 hour
(everything is made from scratch) ... Order before you get
hungry and bring lots of patience with you!
In former times, pirates and buccaneers came to The Corn
Islands to provision their boats with abundant meat/game found
on the island. "Carne" (meat) sounded similar to "Corn" by the
British settlers, hence the name, Corn Island!
The "downtown/commercial center" of Big Corn Island is
located between the airport and the municipal docks
("Brig Bay" - where the water taxi is located). To
experience the true beauty of Big Corn Island and the
friendliness of its native Islanders, explore the "quiet
side" from North End to Southwest Bay.
US Dollars are accepted "everywhere" on The Corn Islands, but if
your dollar bill has even the slightest rip or is defaced in any
way, such as having some writing on it, it will not be accepted.
Check all of your bills before you travel.
Reservations on either island are only necessary during
Easter and Christmas. There are four dive operators to choose
from as well.
More and more hotels are accepting credit cards. It is advisable to
confirm your method of payment with your hotel prior to arrival. There
is an ATM machine at the bank on Big Corn. (No ATM on Little Corn.)
Special vaccinations are not required for travelers. Basic
preventative measures, such as using mosquito repellent, are
suggested.
No visit to The Corn Islands is complete without the following:
 | Sunday night at "Nico's" (bar/disco) | |
| Learning some Creolle. | |
| Eating a "RunDown," the official meal of Corn Island usually | |
| served for special occasions, which is a stew consisting of local seafood (or meat) and "bread kind" (breadfruit, cassava, plantains, coco, banana, dasheen & sweet potato.) It is cooked down in coconut milk and fresh, local herbs. | ||
| A walk up to the highest point on either island. | |
| Attending a baseball game. | |
| Buying hot patties and coco bread. | |
| Taking a dive or snorkeling trip. | |
| Drinking coconut water from a fresh coconut | |
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