Relax in the Corn Islands

Located off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, the Corn Islands are a gorgeous place for a vacation retreat. Most people come to the islands to snorkel, scuba dive, fish, soak up the sun, and relax with a good book. You can see hammerhead sharks and there are lots of underwater caves to explore as well. There are two islands: Little Corn and Big Corn. Little Corn is the quieter, more backpacker-oriented island with cheaper guesthouses and fewer resorts. Big Corn is more developed with larger resorts and more restaurants, and it’s more expensive. The Corn Islands are a magical, tropical couplet off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. Both islands are well known for extraordinary rainbow reefs and a spectacular array of sea life (think stingrays, sharks, and dolphins) resulting in a booming dive culture.

In the Caribbean Sea, about 70 kilometers off Nicaragua's east coast, the Corn Islands are where to go for a laid-back holiday. Big Corn is where visitors will usually arrive. Despite its name, the Big Corn is actually quite small, and you can bike around it in about an hour. The beaches here are beautiful, light-gold-sand affairs fronted by crystal-clear, turquoise water that stays warm year-round. From Big Corn, it is a 40-minute boat ride to Little Corn. The tiny island has some accommodation and eating options but no banks or vehicles. You can walk around Little Corn in less than an hour. This is one of the best things to do in Nicaragua.