CORN ISLAND
Located in the Caribbean Sea 53 miles (90 km) from Bluefields. 1:30 hr flying time from
Managua with La Costeņa. The main production of the islands is fishing and lobster. You
can eat a delicious lobster plate for under U$ 10.00. The big Corn Island is 11 square km
and the Little Corn Island is 2 square km. Tourism is just starting even though the beauty
of the crystal-like sea and white sand beaches is incredible. Services are still
influenced by the local relaxed way. Snorkel around the islands is possible. Beautiful
coral formations.
There are two daily flights between Managua and Corn Island - one in the morning and one
in the afternoon.
Highlights: Coral reefs just minutes off shore surrounding the island. 10 to 12 feet deep,
visibility 80 to 100 meters. Beautiful and unspoiled beaches, some of them totally
deserted with white sand and turquoise waters. Truly an undiscovered paradise. Don't miss
Little Corn Island, it's a must if you want more tranquility and paradise.BLUEFIELDS
The capital of the "South Atlantic Autonomous Region" is located on the
Caribbean shores of Nicaragua, 178 miles (315 km) from Managua. You can get there by air
(1 hour) with 2 to 3 daily flights operated by La Costeņa and Air Atlantic (16 to 26
seats) or for more adventure by land driving 6 hours to El Rama and from there by river
boats, cruising the Escondido River for 3 more hours. Typical Caribbean town with a mixed
culture and island flavor. Nature's presence is strong all around this town with wide
rivers and small jungle canals. Still undiscovered by massive tourism, allows the
discretionary naturalist traveler an opportunity to see very different cultures like
Misquitos, Jamaican descendants, original Sumus and Ramas in their isolated habitat. Trips
are organized for small groups only. FIT individual travel is too expensive. These
beautiful and unspoiled islands are the perfect place for snorkeling. Scuba-diving
facilities are non-existent.
Highlights: The jungle canal from Bluefields to Pearl Lagoon. 2 hours ride with a fast
outboard engine panga (boat) for 6 people (average capacity) and The Pearl Keys out in the
Caribbean ocean (one complete day). 30 minutes from Pearl Lagoon. Fishing and snorkeling. |
