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Caribbean Nicaragua, Nicaragua
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Big Corn Island or Great Corn Island lies approximately 50 miles (70 km) off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. Great Corn Island was colonized by people who escaped slavery in Jamaica, and most native islanders have more in common culturally with other English-speaking Caribbean islands than they do with the mainland of Nicaragua.
Rooms have big beds, air conditioning, views of the island over Brigg Bay and a restaurant that serves breakfasts. You can also buy your tickets to the Capt. D right here.
Hotel Morgan is clean. The upstairs rooms have a balcony looking out over the sea. They offer a restaurant that serves really good food. Even if you don't stay here, you should have lunch here.
falls in the middle pricing structure, but the rooms are very clean and spacious, and the proprietors (Lanmar and Ina) are very friendly and helpful.
Able to accommodate 45 people in 15 rooms, all decorated in traditional Nicaraguan style. The cabanas are built 80 meters from the beach. Paraiso Beach Hotel has bathing, diving, fishing, waterskiing and snorkeling. Coral reefs are just minutes off shore surrounding the island 3-4 m (10-12 feet) deep, visibility 25-30 m (80-100 feet). Has a restaurant - basic breakfast is great, and free with your stay. Has a computer with internet access for guest use.
Hotel
Very lively hotel with good bar and restaurant. Nice rooms with TV and A/C, very secure. Parking available. Wifi free for guests.
By boat
From Managua, the overland trip can take as much as three days. First you will have to get to Bluefields, for which there are two options.
The road system basically consists of a perimeter road that runs around the island. There are a few paved side roads, but only the one to Picnic Beach is of significant length.
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