Big Corn Island has an airport, a school, and a hospital — it is the bigger and busier of the two. Little Corn Island has no cars at all. The paths are too narrow and the island is too small. People walk or cycle everywhere, and the only sounds are waves, birds, and the wind in the coconut palms.
The coral reefs around the islands are some of the most beautiful in Central America. Snorkelling or diving here you might see parrotfish, angelfish, sea turtles, nurse sharks, and stingrays. The water is warm and so clear that you can see everything as if looking through glass.
The Corn Islands have their own special food culture. Rondon is a traditional stew made with coconut milk, yams, fish, and dumplings — a dish that came from Caribbean traditions long ago. Fresh lobster and coconut bread are also big favourites. Almost everything on Little Corn Island arrives by boat, including the fresh vegetables.
The islanders have a proud sense of identity. Many families have lived on the islands for generations and have their own music, language mix (English and Nicaraguan Spanish with Creole expressions), and way of celebrating. The Corn Islands feel like a little corner of the Caribbean that happens to be part of Nicaragua.