• Print
• E-mail
• Add to My Trips

The far-flung Corn Islands are largely undeveloped, so little has been written about them. Here's some insight into navigating these idyllic Nicaraguan beauties.

GREAT CORN ISLAND

Best water sports: Dive at Blowing Rock, a coral formation that peaks above the waves from 100 feet below. Nautilus supplies equipment and tours: $35 for one dive to $250 for 10, including gear; snorkeling and boat tour, 011-505-575-5077 or www.divebigcorn.com/dive.html.>

At Anastasia's, walk 60 feet offshore to a snorkeling reef: $3 per hour; fly-fishing for $60 per half-day; guided sport fishing, $100 per day. 011-505-575-5001 or www.cornislandparadise.com.

Best beaches: Arenas, Picnic, Long Bay

LITTLE CORN ISLAND

Best water sports: Dive and snorkel at White Holes. Casa Iguana's dive shop offers day and night dives, classes and room/dive packages: $15 for a 90-minute snorkel; two dives, $70. I had a thrilling snorkeling experience.

Info: www.divelittlecorn.com

Dolphin Dive prices: $35 for one-tank dive; snorkel, $15. 011-505-690-0225.

Best beaches: anywhere along the eastern side of the island, particularly at Farm Peace & Love.

• • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Baltimore Sun
  • Chicago Tribune
  • Daily Press
  • Hartford Courant
  • LA Times
  • Orlando Sentinel
  • Sun Sentinel
  • The Morning Call
  • The Virginia Gazette

• Los Angeles Times, 202 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012 | Copyright 2009