Big and Little Corn, are two magnificent island paradises, nestled in the pristine turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Their clear crystal water preserves an incredible and unique rich biodiversity that dazzles intrepid divers and enthusiastic coral reef lovers. Both are located just 45 miles offshore from the bustling port town of Bluefields on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua.

Both Big and Little Corn Islands are places where the average day is anything but tense. If you can’t relax here, you just never will. Bring a good book, an appetite for fresh seafood, and some sunscreen. What makes these precious islands so special and unique are the friendly people, the unlimited natural underwater resources, the authentic cultural flavor, the vast opportunities for great scuba diving and snorkeling or simply the slow pace and relaxed life.

These beautiful islands were first inhabited by “Kukra” people, whose origins are most likely related to South American indigenous groups. At the beginning of the XVII century the Kukras saw the first arrival of English pirates within their shores, who did not come alone, but accompanied by African slaves mainly from Jamaica. The English in their attempt to take control and colonize the Caribbean established the first permanent colonies in the Corn Islands. Besides having dominion on the islands, they also had it in the Mosquito region. In 1894, the Liberal President Jose Santos Zelaya, negotiated with the English the return of the Mosquito section, including the Corn Islands, back to Nicaragua. In 1914, the United States leased the Islands under the Chamorro-Bryan treaty, however, Nicaragua never lost sovereignty over these two territories. The treaty was finally abolished in 1970 during the administration of Anastasio Somoza Debayle.