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Big Corn Island is the bigger, more developed sibling to Little Corn Island, a pair of twin islands in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Nicaragua.
The tiny, remote Little Corn Island has captured the attention of travellers, and sadly Big Corn is nothing more than a jump-off point to get to Little Corn. Few travellers spare any time to explore this larger island.
Well, I’m here to tell you – do not skip Big Corn Island!
Yes, it has cars and roads and isn’t exactly the Castaway vibe of Little Corn, but this island is well worth exploring. The beaches here are out of this world, much nicer than Little Corn, and there’s a very good chance you’ll have them all to yourself.
Being slightly more developed you’ll find more creature comforts on Big Corn, like all-day electricity, scooter rentals and slightly stronger phone service. However, there are still plenty of untouched, tropical paradises to discover on this island.
This guide contains everything you need to know about visiting Big Corn Island. It’s long, but bear with me! I’ll cover how to get to the island, how to get around, the different areas and neighbourhoods, where to stay, what to do and the best places to eat.
About Big Corn Island Nicaragua
Big Corn Island aka Isla Grande del Maíz is the bigger of two islands making up the ‘Corn Islands’ in Nicaragua. It’s sometimes called Grand Corn Island or simply Corn Island.
It’s the big sibling of Little Corn Island, and although it is bigger, 3.5 square miles (9 sq km) vs 1.5 square miles (3.8 sq km), it’s hardly huge! You can drive around the whole island in under an hour.
Big Corn Island is located more than 50 miles (80 km) off the Nicaraguan mainland in the Caribbean Sea, but it felt like an entirely different country.
The demographic, culture, language and vibe of both the Corn Islands are much more Caribbean than Nicaraguan.
Big Corn has a population of around 8,000, primarily Afro-descendants who speak Creole English. The food was different, the music was different, and it felt much more similar to destinations we had visited in the Caribbean than anywhere else in Nicaragua.
Big Corn doesn’t have the barefoot, remote appeal of Little Corn Island but we loved this island just as much, in different ways.
It is more developed, but it’s nothing like other popular Caribbean Islands. There’s no cruise ship port, no huge resorts, no tacky tourist industry. It’s laidback with a local feel, stunning beaches, an excellent reef and a lush, jungly interior.
There are vehicles and roads around the island. Via Principal is the main, paved road that circles the northern, more developed end of the island. We loved renting a scooter and cruising around the island, discovering every part of it.
The island feels quite spread out and disparate, and there isn’t one central area. Rather there are a handful of neighbourhoods spread across the north, west and east sections of the island, each with a cluster of accommodations, restaurants and stores.
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Orientation of the island
Big Corn Island isn’t a massive island, but it is very spread out without one central ‘town’. It doesn’t take long to get around, but it does make it confusing to work out where to base yourself as beaches, hotels and restaurants are spread across the island.
I’ve tried to keep it simple by dividing the island into west, east, north and south, but also referred to the neighbourhood names you might hear.
- ⬅️ West side (Brig Bay / Southwest Bay): the western side of the island is the busiest area, with the ferry port, airport, ATM and a range of shops. Although it is more developed than other parts of the island, it’s still quite disparate and spread out.
There are two main bays, Brig and Southwest. The northern end of Brig Bay has the ferry dock and a commercial area with shops, restaurants etc. Southwest Bay is home to the famous Arenas Beach (aka Pic-Nic Beach), the most beautiful on the island. The northern end of the bay has a bustling neighbourhood with a decent number of shops and restaurants.
- ➡️ East side (South End / Long Bay): the east side of the island is less developed and populated, but there are still enough amenities here to make it a comfortable base. There are a handful of accommodations and restaurants in ‘South End’, with access to some beautiful sandy beaches.
This side of the island is open to the ocean, so the water is generally choppier and windier and there can be seaweed at certain times of the year. Snorkelling is decent, although not as good as the north side, but the beaches here are stunning, wild and empty. Long Bay Beach was a highlight.
- ⬆️ North side (North End / Sally Peachie): the north side of the island is the closest to the reef. There aren’t as many wide sandy beaches, but the water here is out of this world blue and you can snorkel out to the reef easily. The paved main road runs along the coast, lined with a handful of restaurants and accommodation options. There is a bus stop here, and you’re within easy access to the east or west side of the island.
- ⬇️ South side (Quinn Hill / Bluff Point): the south side of the island is quite remote and mostly undeveloped. The roads are not paved here, and we had a few sketchy moments trying to get through here on the scooter. It’s a steep, rocky cliff in most areas without much beach. There are a handful of private holiday rentals, but that’s about it.
Getting to Big Corn Island
There are two ways you can get to Big Corn Island:
- ✈️ The easy, expensive way
- Fly from Managua – Big Corn Island (~1 hour, $80 – $120 one-way)
- ⛴️ The slow, cheaper way
- Bus from Managua – Bluefields (8 hours, ~$9)
- Ferry from Bluefields – Big Corn Island (5 – 8 hours, ~$12)
I’ve got extensive details (price, timetables etc.) about both of these options in my Corn Islands guide, but in short – just take the flight. It might cost a bit more, but you will be buying days longer in paradise!
Getting around Big Corn Island
Unlike Little Corn Island, Big Corn Island has motorised vehicles and a network of roads around the island.
Via Principal is the main road that runs a loop around the northern end of the island. It’s paved, and there are a few cut-through and shortcut roads that are also paved. The rest of the roads, in the south end in particular, are unpaved and they’re not all suitable for vehicles (walking/biking is safer).
Although the island isn’t that big, renting some kind of vehicle for at least a day is a really fun activity and a great way to see the whole island. The taxis are perfectly adequate for most days of your stay, but enjoy the freedom and flexibility of cruising around independently at least once!
- 👣 Walking: we had read it was possible to walk around Big Corn Island. Well, anything’s possible I guess but I would not suggest walking around the entire island. It would be upwards of 15 km (9 mi) in the heat, plus there are a few decent hills.
Walking is a great way to get between neighbouring bays and beaches, but I wouldn’t count on it as a method of exploring the entire island (unless you’re fitter and more heat-tolerant than we are!).
- 🚲 Bicycle: a bike is a much more realistic way of seeing the island. It’s quicker and easier than walking but gives you the benefit of being able to take some of the narrower, unpaved roads that aren’t suitable for a motorbike.
Most accommodations rent bikes or can coordinate one for you. Otherwise, Franky Bike is a great little rental shop. Expect to pay around $12 for the day, or $16 for 24 hours.
- 🛵 Scooter: for just a few dollars more than two bikes, we were able to rent a scooter. Expect to pay between $25 – $35 for a day/24 hours, most places will discount for multi-day rentals.
Your accommodation might have a recommendation, otherwise, look into Long Beach Rent-a-Moto or RENT N GO. If all else fails, Arenas Beach Hotel and Casa Canada, two of the biggest accommodations on the island, offer rentals or can hook you up with someone.
- 🛺 Golf cart: I think you can rent a golf cart, but the info is unclear. There was a business called Corn Island Car Rentals next to Arenas Beach Hotel, and we did see golf carts, but apparently, it’s closed.
I’ve seen the name ‘Frank’ thrown around in forums and I believe he was the owner. This is his number (as far as I know) if you’d like to investigate further: +505 8644 8357. Your accommodation may also have some insight about where to rent carts.
- 🚕 Taxi: next to renting your own vehicle, taxis are the easiest way to get around the island. They circle the main road constantly, and any hotel or restaurant can call one for you.
Trips are set at 20 Cordoba per person for most destinations on the island, except trips from the airport or ferry port which are 35 Cordoba. Fees are slightly higher at night. Most taxis are shared, so don’t be surprised if the driver stops to collect other passengers on the way.
- 🚌 Bus: there is a small local bus that runs around Via Principal. There are two buses that run in opposite directions about every 30 minutes, and it costs 10 Cordoba. Some of the bus stops in the north of the island are different sea creatures (langosta – lobster, mantarraya – manta ray), they’re very cute!
Where to stay in Big Corn Island
When it comes to choosing where to stay on Big Corn Island, you’ve got two choices to make:
- 📍 Which area of the island you want to stay on
- 🛏️ Which hostel/hotel you want to stay in
Even after visiting Big Corn Island, I still can’t decide which area is the best to stay. They all have their own benefits.
Given that getting around the island is pretty straightforward, my advice is to choose the accommodation you like the best and commit to exploring the other areas of the island during the day.
I’d really recommend renting a scooter for at least part of your stay. This flexibility takes the pressure off choosing the ‘best’ area and allows you to experience all parts of the island on your terms.
I’ve shared some of the characteristics of these areas above, but here are some other thoughts in relation to accommodation, and some recommended options for all budgets.
There aren’t really accommodations on the south side of the island, so that’s not included here.
WEST SIDE (BRIG BAY / SOUTHWEST BAY)
Pros 👍🏼
- Convenient, it’s close to the ferry dock, airport, ATM and a handful of decent grocery stores
- Southwest Bay Beach (aka Arenas Beach aka Pic-Nic Beach) is the best on the island. Having this within walking distance is a huge plus!
- The sunsets from this side of the island are stunning
Cons 👎🏼
- The west side is quite stretched out, and from the northern end of Brig Bay to the southern end of Southwest Bay is still more than 3 km (1.8 mi) so it’s not necessarily close or walkable, not at night at least
- There’s not really a central restaurant area here, rather the restaurants are spread out, some in accommodations, some in the little commercial clusters
- Overall this part of the island is a little busier and noisier being near the dock and airport, but it’s not a major concern
Best places to stay on the west side
We stayed on the west side of the island and we were happy with our choice. We could easily walk to Arenas Beach, and either north or south to restaurants and shops. Next time I’d like to stay around Long Bay for a different experience, but I’m glad we chose where we did for our first visit.
EAST SIDE (SOUTH END / LONG BAY)
Pros 👍🏼
- This side of the island feels more wild, quiet and remote with fewer crowds and bustle
- South End is a little pocket of accommodations, restaurants and small stores within easy walking distance of each other
- Long Bay Beach is STUNNING! It’s a little rougher than Arenas Beach, but it is wild and natural and gorgeous
Cons 👎🏼
- We didn’t see any during our visit, but I imagine that the beaches here can have seaweed on them at some times of the year, being exposed to the open ocean
- This location is slightly more inconvenient in terms of access to the port, airport, ATM etc. but the island is tiny so it’s not a big deal
Best places to stay on the east side
NORTH SIDE
Pros 👍🏼
- If snorkelling is a priority, this is the best place to stay
- Some of the best restaurants on the island are located on the northern coast (Bar Victoria’s, Maris Daneth’s)
- Most accommodations are oriented towards the ocean and have excellent views
Cons 👎🏼
- This stretch of coastline is predominantly rocky with reef, not sandy beaches (although there are a few small patches of beach)
- The accommodations in this area are primarily budget – mid-range, there aren’t as many high-end options
Best places to stay on the north side
Things to do in Big Corn Island
Enjoy the beaches
If you’re looking for beaches, Big Corn is the place!
There are gorgeous long stretches of picture-perfect white sand, with palm trees leaning over creating beautiful patterns and bright blue waters dazzling in the distance.
Little Corn is special, but Big Corn definitely takes the prize for beaches!
I’m not a surfy, wave, gal so the beaches in the Corn Islands were my favourite in Nicaragua. I liked them much more than the Pacific Coast beaches in Popoyo and Playa Maderas.
Something to be aware of is that Big Corn Island, like everywhere in the Caribbean, suffers from the seasonal presence of sargassum, or seaweed.
This stinky seaweed is becoming a major problem all over the region and tends to appear in the warmer months from around April – October. However due to climate change, there is no guarantee it adheres to this season, and you can find it at any time of the year.
Big Corn Island doesn’t have that much seaweed (nothing compared to Mexico), but you will get a rude shock if you don’t know to expect it. The north and east sides of the island bear the brunt of it, being exposed to the open ocean, although I think Little Corn Island blocks some of it, as when we visited Little Corn had quite a lot and Big Corn had barely any!
- 🏖️ Southwest Bay: this stunning bay is the definition of paradise. Sometimes called Arenas Beach or Pic-Nic Beach for the hotels that line its shore, this stretch of coast is the best on the island. Powdery white sand, calm, blue waters, palm trees – it’s heaven on earth, I was pinching myself constantly!
- 🏖️ Playa Coco: this beach is referred to by a lot of different names – Playa Coco, DeMara Beach, Welcome Beach, Paraiso Beach, I’m not sure what the official name is. Basically, it’s the beach south of the dock. It’s a local beach, and the road runs behind it so it’s not exactly paradise, but the water here is stunning and calm.
- 🏖️ Long Bay Beach: this beach is INCREDIBLE! I can’t decide if it takes the top spot from Southwest Bay, but it was very close. It’s on the ocean side of the island so it was a little choppier, but still calm and safe for swimming.
The beauty of Long Bay is that it’s exactly that – LONG! It’s a huge strip of sand, backed by palm trees and jungle. We spent hours there over multiple days and we only ever saw a handful of other people. We couldn’t believe we had this paradise all to ourselves!
- 🏖️ Silver Sand Beach: this is another raw and wild beach on the east side of the island. There was a lot of driftwood and some erosion but it was another empty stretch of paradise! The snorkelling isn’t bad here either and we spent an hour or so spotting turtles and rays.
Day pass at Arenas Beach Hotel
Located on the shores of Southwest Bay, this section of the beach is called Arenas Beach, after the hotel.
It’s the nicest hotel on the island, but even if you’re on a budget like we were, you can still make use of their facilities with a day pass.
For $10 per person, you get full access to their stunning beachfront bar, with little cabanas, lounges and food and drink service right on the beach! The $10 is consumable and we spent an entire day relaxing there for $21 total.
We honestly couldn’t believe how affordable it was for a beach that looks like this one does, and how few people were around!
The beach is not privatised so you can enjoy the sand and sea for free, which we loved, but considering we would have bought lunch somewhere on the island anyway, we felt it was worth it to have a bougie day in a private palm-thatched beach cabana!
Snorkelling
Most people go to Little Corn Island for snorkelling, but we really enjoyed snorkelling on Big Corn Island too. The reef sits very close to the north/northeast side of the island, so you can snorkel from the beach much easier than you can on Little Corn.
The best place to jump in is opposite Bar Victoria’s on the north side. We had a delicious lunch there (the fried chicken is to die for!) and they kindly let us leave our bags at the restaurant while we snorkelled.
We ended up a few hundred metres offshore in a very deep channel, surrounded by half a dozen eagle rays. It was one of our most memorable ocean experiences, just Brayden and I and not another soul in sight. The rays stayed with us for ages, it was very special.
You can also snorkel from Silver Sand Beach or Long Bay Beach if it’s not too choppy.
We had our own snorkel gear, but you could find some to rent somewhere on the island. If your accommodation doesn’t have any, try the Corn Island Dive Centre.
Alternatively, you can join a snorkel tour on a boat. Most hotels can connect you to a boat captain who will take you to a few offshore snorkel sites for a few hours.
If you’re struggling to find a tour, get in touch with one of the bigger hotels (Casa Canada, Arenas Beach, Paraiso) as they offer these types of experiences to their guests.
Expect to pay around $25 – $35.
Scuba diving
There are plenty of great dive sites around Big Corn Island. We decided not to dive here as we had already dived in Little Corn, but Corn Island Dive Center is the most reputable option.
If you’re a qualified diver, fun dives start from just $40 and get cheaper if you buy multi-dive packages. If you’re looking to learn, this is an incredible place to do it and PADI Open Water courses are less than $400.
Watch the sunset
No matter where you’re staying on Big Corn, you need to watch the sunset on the west side of the island each night!
Anywhere along Southwest Bay or Brig Bay has a front-row seat to the show. There are plenty of casual beach bars where you can grab a Toña and sit in the sand.
You can also walk/bike/scooter up to the mirador on the side of the road at the top of Quinn Hill for some stunning views.
Drink at a floating bar
There is a super cool floating bar sitting just offshore in Southwest Bay.
Bit Coin Island Bar is a really cool concept. They’ll send a boat to come and collect you from Pic-Nic Beach (the southern end, closer to Pic-Nic Beach Hotel). It’s $10, but that gets you a free ride and 5 ‘bit coins’ (aka plastic tokens) you can use on drinks.
You can swim in the beautiful blue waters with a beverage in hand! It’s also an excellent place for sunset.
Usually you can wave over their boat captain to come and pick you up from the beach, but you can also WhatsApp them or message them on Facebook or Instagram to coordinate a pick-up. All their details are here.
Circumnavigate the island
One of our funnest days in Big Corn Island was spent cruising around the island on a scooter. I think we went down every single road we could, just to see what we could discover!
Beautiful beaches, stunning lookouts, hidden palm groves and funky beach bars – there’s tons to discover so go exploring without an agenda.
I’d recommend doing this on a scooter, but a bicycle would also work. Refer back to the getting around section for rental info.
Hike Mount Pleasant Hill
Mount Pleasant Hill stands at a measly 113 metres (371 ft) tall, but that still makes it the highest point on the Corn Islands!
If you’re up for a sweaty hike, it takes less than an hour to reach the summit where you’ll find a rickety lookout tower with 360° views over the island.
The trail starts at the end of the road behind Sunrise Hotel in South End (east side of the island).
Where to eat in Big Corn Island
There are plenty of restaurants spread around Big Corn Island to keep you well-fed!
The only thing to consider is transport in the evening for dinner, if you don’t have a scooter/golf cart or a kitchen, you might need to use taxis.
The food on the island is excellent and entirely different from the cuisine in the rest of the country. Being in the Caribbean, there are more creamy, coconut flavours, lots of fresh seafood including lobster and the use of spices.
Don’t miss rondon a regional coconut seafood soup. Most restaurants offer it but will ask you to order a few hours or even a day in advance as it takes a long time to prepare.
Pretty much all the bigger accommodations have restaurants attached that non-guests can visit, but these are some of the best food options. I’ve included their general location here to help you at a glance, but they’re all pinned on my Nica Google Map.
- 🍗 Bar Victoria’s 📍 north side: this is hands down the best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten! I still dream about this meal, sitting outside with the brightest blue water right in front of us! The owners are very kind, and they let us store our bags there while we went snorkelling across the road.
- 🧁 Island Bakery & Sweets 📍 north side: this cute little bakery is the best place for sweet treats. They have lots of Caribbean-style goodies, like coconut macaroons, patis and carrot cake. You can sit on their breezy deck and have coffee and cake, or get takeaway for a snack on the go.
- 🍳 Restaurante Relax 📍 east side: we ate here on a couple of occasions for breakfast and lunch. It’s not too far from Long Beach so it was a convenient meal pre/post visiting the beach. They had really yummy and affordable breakfast options, the coconut French toast was great, and their lunch options were reasonably priced too.
- 🍕 Pizzeria Italia 📍 east side: if you’re craving pizza, this is the best on the island! Authentic Italian, wood-fired, made by an Italian chef! What’s better is that they deliver anywhere on the island, if you’re looking for a dinner option but don’t have any transport.
- 🍛 Comedor Doña Julia 📍 east side: this is the cheapest food we found on the island. A typical local Nica comedor with breakfast plates, rice and beans, tostones, seafood etc. We paid about $4 for a breakfast plate with a drink.
- 🦞 Maris Daneth’s Restaurant 📍 north side: a fantastic local spot that is a bit higher-end than some of the other comedors. It’s still excellent value but the service and quality are very good. Try the rondon (rundown) seafood soup, which must be pre-ordered at least 2 hours in advance, or their lobster dishes.
⚠️ Please do not eat at Spekito’s Place. They have an ‘aquarium’ with multiple sharks, turtles and rays imprisoned in a tiny pool. Don’t support this cruel and unethical practice.
Big Corn Island Nicaragua travel tips
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- 🌤️ Best time to visit: the Corn Islands and the rest of the Caribbean Coast of Central America experience a slightly different wet / dry season to the rest of the region. It’s a very tropical climate that experiences rain year-round, it’s much less defined than the mainland.
Their dry season starts a little later, around March. It’s mostly dry and sunny until May, from which there can be occasional rain, before the wet season really starts in earnest in October and November (avoid!).
The main takeaway is that December – February, which is the best time to visit the mainland, can still be quite wet and windy on Big Corn Island. We visited in April and it was perfect nearly every day.
- 🗓️ How long to stay: although Big Corn Island isn’t that big, there’s still plenty to keep you occupied! Most people spend more time on Little Corn, but I’d recommend saving at least 3 nights to explore Big Corn Island too.
If you’re going to pay to fly or take the very long bus-ferry-boat trip, make sure it’s more than just a few nights. At least a week split between the two islands is the minimum amount of time I’d recommend.
- 🫶🏼 Safety: is Big Corn Island safe? We felt safe throughout our entire stay. However, it’s important to note that Big Corn Island is a bigger island, with a bigger population and a more disparate group of ethnicities than Little Corn.
We had no troubles at all, but we wouldn’t have wandered around the island at night. The island is not well-lit, and it’s very spread out so there are big areas of nothing between the ‘towns’. We comfortably went out for dinners, drove our scooter in the evening or took taxis home, so no need to be concerned, just be cautious after dark.
- 🗣️ Language: Big Corn Island shows its Caribbean origin more than its Nicaraguan when it comes to language, as English is the most common language spoken. Or Creole, an Afro-Caribbean version of English.
Spanish is more widely spoken on Big Corn than it is on Little Corn, as well as a few Indigenous languages, but the majority of people we encountered spoke English. The Creole accent can be hard to understand, and at times we had to laugh that we were speaking the same language as the locals but could understand them even less than we do Spanish!
- 💰 Currency: the official currency of Nicaragua is the Nicaraguan Córdoba, but you will often see tourist-related expenses quoted in USD. The Corn Islands predominantly use USD.
Even though some restaurants quoted in Cordoba and most places will accept it, we found the default currency was USD, much more so than any other place we visited in Nicaragua. They are very fussy about the condition of the USD bills, any minor marks or tears and they won’t accept it.
- 🏧 ATMs: there is one ATM on Big Corn Island, but it has been known to run out of money or be out of order. We did successfully use the ATM and it offers Cordoba or USD, but I would still suggest coming to the islands fully stocked with cash (clean USD bills and/or Cordoba). Most places don’t accept credit cards either, or if they do it’s with a hefty 5%+ fee.
- 📱 Phone & SIM Cards: phone service on the island isn’t amazing. Big Corn is better than Little Corn but it’s not super speedy. Claro has the best coverage across both islands.
There are no official Claro stores in the Corn Islands, so I’d suggest organising your SIM card on the mainland. You might get lucky and find a tienda that can sell you a SIM and/or top up an existing one, but I wouldn’t rely on it.
There is wifi around the island and most accommodations and restaurants will offer it, but again, it’s not speedy.
- ⚡️ Electricity: Big Corn Island has 24-hour electricity, unlike Little Corn.
- 🥑 Groceries: there are plenty of tiendas and supermarkets spread out across the island. There’s not one big chain store that has everything you’d need, so if you’re looking for something particular you might need to try multiple shops, but you can generally find a decent variety of groceries and produce. We did pack some basic dry goods with us from the mainland to save money and time looking around.
These were some of the best places we found, I’ve pinned them all in my Nica Google Map.
– Fresh Market: in the strip of shops near the dock, this was the best fruit and vegetable shop we found.
– Comisariato CAF: located in the little barrio behind Southwest Bay this shop had a pretty big range of pantry items at decent prices.
– MISCELÁNEA IVANIA: good range of pantry items, fridge goods and some fresh produce near Southwest Bay.
– Island Bakery & Sweets: you can sit down at the bakery and have tea/coffee and cake, but this is also a great place to stock up on snacks or on-the-go breakfast options.
- 💧 Can you drink the water: it’s safest not to drink the water in Big Corn Island or anywhere else in Nicaragua. However many accommodations on the island have a filter system for the water before it reaches the tap, so you’re safe to use whatever comes out! If not, your accommodation should have large garrafónes or jugs with purified water. Please don’t buy single-use plastic bottles.
- 🎒 What to pack: given how remote the island is, there are a couple of things you can pack to make your experience more enjoyable. Pack a flashlight or headtorch for getting around the island at night, insect repellant for sandflies and mosquitoes (although they weren’t a big problem for us), some basic pantry staples like coffee, tea and spreads if you’ve got a kitchen, rain protection for yourself (raincoat, umbrella) and your belongings (dry bags, garbage bags) and CASH. Lots of it!
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Final thoughts: Big Corn Island travel guide
We were blown away by Big Corn Island. I knew we would love Little Corn (how could you not love a tiny tropical island?), but we didn’t know what to expect from Big Corn.
I think this island is so underrated, and while it is a different experience to Little Corn, it was one we loved just as much. I still recall walking along Long Bay Beach, thinking it was one of the best beaches I’d ever seen, shocked that there was not another soul in sight!
It’s rare to experience the beauty of the Caribbean without the crowds, high prices or overdevelopment, but Big Corn delivers on this in spades.
I’m sure you’ve already got Little Corn Island on your itinerary but don’t skip out on Big Corn Island while you’re here.
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Harold
I really enjoyed your review of Big Corn , I lived on Koh Tao Thailand in the 90’s before anybody had heard of it , now it’s totally overrunned by tourism , so i think the Corn Islands are something I’d really enjoy .did you also write a review of Little Corn ?
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Sally Rodrick
HaroldHi Harold, I think you will enjoy the Corn Islands. They’re not tourist-free, but they’re a far cry from what Koh Tao would be like now, and certainly other islands in the Caribbean region. They still feel like a somewhat forgotten diamond in the rough but we adored both islands. It looks like you’ve found my other Little Corn Island guide already 🙂 All the best, Sally