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Corn Islands

The Big and Little Corn, as they are popularly known, are two magnificent hidden jewels nestled in the pristine turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Their clear crystal water preserves an incredible and unique rich biodiversity that dazzles intrepid divers and enthusiastic coral reef lovers. Both Big and Little Corn Islands are full of excitement and new experiences with an excellent combination of culture and paradise wonders. Both impressive paradises are located just 45 miles offshore from the bustling port town of Bluefields on the East coast of the country.

These beautiful islands were first inhabited by “Kukra” people, whose origins are most likely related to South American indigenous groups. At the beginning of the XVII century the Kukras saw the first arrival of English pirates within their shores, who did not come alone, but accompanied with African slaves mainly from Jamaica. The English in their attempt to take control and colonize the Caribbean established the first permanent colonies in the Corn Islands. Besides having dominion on the islands, they also had it on the Mosquito region. In 1894 the Liberal President Jose Santos Zelaya negotiated with the English the reincorporation of the Mosquito section, including the Corn Islands, back to Nicaragua. In 1914 the United States got the lease of the Islands under the Chamorro-Bryan treaty; however Nicaragua never lost the sovereignty over these two territories. Finally the treaty was abolished in 1970 during the administration of Anastasio Somoza Debayle.

Today both Little and Big Corn Islands, with a population of eight thousand people and an extension of thirteen square kilometers, are developing little by little their tourist infrastructure and welcoming people from all over the world. What makes so special and unique these precious islands are their friendly people, their unlimited natural underwater resources, their authentic cultural flavor, their vast opportunities for great scuba diving and snorkeling or simply their slow pace of relaxing life.

Recommended Tours in Corn Islands

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Attractions

Picnic Center

It is situated in the northwest of the island and only a couple of minutes away from the local airport. It is one of the most beautiful seashore in Big Corn Island...

Long Beach

It is one of the two most important beaches in Big Corn Island and located in the northeast with stronger but pleasant winds...

Mont Pleasant

This hill is situated in the middle of Big Corn Island and is the highest point of the island. With about 300 feet altitude, the lookout provides superb-view...

Little Corn Island

It is a tropical island paradise in the Caribbean just 45 miles off the eastern shore of Nicaragua. “Little Corn Island” has a pretty small population with only...

Pearls Cays

It is a group of 18 untouched tropical islands located 35 kilometers offshore Pearl Lagoon in the South Autonomous Region of Nicaragua, neighboring with Corn Islands.

 
     
                 
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