CENTRAL AMERICA | NICARAGUA | CORN ISLANDS

Planning a trip to Nicaragua's Corn Islands

Nicaragua's Corn Islands are largely undeveloped, so little has been written about them. Here's some insight into navigating these Central American beauties.

By Diane Wedner, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
02:41 PM PDT, April 06, 2007

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THE BEST WAY

From LAX, Delta offers nonstop service to Managua, and connecting service (change of plane) also is available on Delta, Continental, American, Taca and Lacsa. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $382.

Connecting service is offered on La Costeña and Atlantic airlines in Managua. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $164. Panga rides daily from Great Corn's Brig Bay Municipal Wharf to Little Corn Island for $7.50 each way.

ABOUT THE CORN ISLANDS

Great Corn Island offers more North American-style amenities than Little Corn, such as all-day electricity, roads and taxis. Optimum time to visit: December through April. Hotel reservations are necessary only during Christmas and Easter vacation times.

WHERE TO EAT

Paraiso Club Restaurant, southwestern side of Great Corn Island: Delightful patio dining, great seafood. Main dishes from $7.50 to $13.

Hotel Morgan, eastern side of Great Corn, Caribbean flair. Main courses from $6.50 to $14. Lobster's the big deal on the island; never more than $16.

Habana Libre, on the main strip of Little Corn Island. Good seafood, with Cuban flavor. Lunch $6 to $10.

Farm Peace & Love, a 30-minute walk north from town on Little Corn. Three-course Italian dinners from Paola Carminiani's kitchen, for $15; reservations through Casa Iguana Dive Shop. www.farmpeacelove.com.

TO LEARN MORE

For information about the islands, visit www.bigcornisland.com or www.vianica.com/visit/corn-islands.>