Just wanted to jump in here and say that I would also give Little Corn a huge thumbs up. I lived in Nicaragua for a couple years, and I thought it was one of the most enjoyable places I visited. Not a ton to do there, but it was very relaxing. Never felt unsafe for 1 second.

I stayed at the eco friendly place (Casa Iguana) that was referenced in a previous post, and had a very different experience than what was described above. What I experienced was great, fresh food, a comfortable room, a cool organic garden, and a rainwater shower. The folks that were running the place at the time were a super cool Canadian couple.

Things always change, and obviously different folks have different experiences, but, based on the time I spent there, I would highly recommend Little Corn and Casa Iguana.

Looks like there are some other great suggestions as well, so you really can't go wrong.

Any updated opinions on Little Corn Island?

I often enjoy active holiday with all the action of jet-ski's and stuff but I have been to the Little Corn Island three years ago and loved it.

http://www.myjetskibuddies.com/

i'll have an update by mid-february!

i LOVED the corn islands! little corn more than big corn.

so, some updates/facts..

LITTLE CORN
- internet is $12USD/hr at casa iguana (WTF?!) but hotel delfines near the wharf has it for 1 cordoba per minute, minimum 20 minutes.. their internet is sometimes down though
- casa iguana changed owners
- the boat ride from big corn to little corn is rough. sit in the back if you can. if you can't, use your legs to brace yourself, tilt your head down so you won't get a sore neck, and clench your jaw so you won't bite off a chunk of your tongue
- i highly recommend derek's place on the northeast corner of the island (he can pick you up from the wharf and drop you off so you don't have to hike thru the island).. also, there is a constant breeze at derek's so it's cooler and best of all, i didn't get any bug bites!
- there are two dive shops, dive little corn and delfines, both to the right of the wharf
- the bank can exchange money and can do cash advances on credit cards

BIG CORN
- couldn't find anyone to do horseback riding tours.. nautilus dive said they don't know of anyone anymore
- free internet if you stay at casa canada (which takes credit cards but charges 5% fee.. also has a pool)
- golf carts are more convenient than taxis if you're planning to get around the island much, you can rent them for $30USD for 3-4 hrs or a whole day for $50USD
- 30 cordobas for a taxi ride to anywhere on the island
- everyone's flights back to managua seemed to be delayed about 30min, so don't plan on any tight connections
- nautilus offers snorkeling trips with their glass bottom boats around big corn, you get to check out a shipwreck. they also do trips around little corn and the pearl cays but those require a minimum of 5 people (the 2hr big corn snorkel trip costs $15)

that's all i can think of for now but if anyone is thinking of visiting the corn islands feel free to ask me any questions and i'll try to answer them!

Hi!
We are going to Corn Islands. Can you sleep for a few hours overnight in the Managua airport? Our plane gets in about midnight and another leaves the next morning. Thanks. si Campbell

in the international terminal, there's a decent-sized seating area that's across from all the money exchangers and little shops. i don't know how busy that'll be around midnight. the plane to the corn islands departs from the domestic terminal, which isn't as nice.. but just know that's where you'll be departing from. when you walk out of the airport, just turn left and keep walking until you see the la costena office, it's near there.

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Originally posted by xoom:
i'll have an update by mid-february!

we are from key west going to the corn islands from christmass to new years ill post let you know how it went but from what we have gathered its the best kept secret

Please give us an update. Are you visiting both Little and Big Corn Island? If you're a diver, let us know what the diving is like.

Best kept secrets, are the best places in my estimation.

Hi! I'm going to the Corn Islands in January with my wife. So far I've booked the flight to Managua but I'm having trouble finding the site to book the flight to Big Corn. Any ideas?

For those going in a few weeks, PLEASE give us an update!

Hello, I live and work in Little Corn for Dolphin Dive, just so you know that up front!
You can book flights from Managua to Big Corn by either calling La Costena in Managua on 505-447-7403 or by emailing to jcaballero@lacostena.com.ni

Even if you email it is worth booking or re-confirming your return flight when you arrive at Big Corn airport by simply going to the check in desk (it's a tiny airport, you won't have a problem finding it!!).

Diving in Little Corn is good, mainly fairly shallow reefs but a nice variety of species and in my experience a lot more sharks and rays than say the Bay Islands in Honduras.

For more information feel free to check us out at www.dolphindivelittlecorn.com

Teaque,
I went to the airport in Bluefields and booked my flight for that day, although I wasn't early enough to get the early flight. A friend met me on Big Corn a few days later and had his hotel in Managua book it the day before. G/L

Worth noting that there is now only one airline flying from Managua to Corn Island (La Costena) whereas up until June 2008 there were two so getting a seat used to be a lot easier. I would always recommend booking in advance, particularly for holiday periods, to avoid disappointment. I know a lot of people have already made bookings for christmas and the new year so don't take it for granted that seats will be available.

For more information feel free to check the 'Getting Here' section of our website www.dolphindivelittlecorn.com

Are the reefs reasonably healthy, or are they suffering from bleaching and other maladies like in much of the Caribbean?