The Corn Islands (Big Corn and Little Corn Island) off the eastern coast of Nicaragua are probably two of the least known dive destination in the Caribbean. Devote of large chain resorts and typical tourist attractions the islands maintain their sleepy character and attract visitors keen on finding a dreamy escape with exceptionally reasonable prices. The islands are typically accessed through Big Corn Island’s airport serviced by daily flights from the capital city of Managua.  Little Corn Island is then reached by water taxis running twice daily between the islands and coordinated with arrival and departure time of flights to/from Managua. With a combined area of 13 sqKm and less than 7000 residents, the islands have two major ways of supporting their economy; year round tourism and the seasonal Lobster catch.

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