Looking back to March 2014, I was happily settled onto Cambodian land, soaking feet in Gulf of Thailand. And as many remember, that’s the place where my last 20 something approached me. Exactly one year later, March 21^st 2015 runs into me on the opposite side of the world- Central America, to be more precise, Nicaragua, even more precise- Little Corn Island.

Another Happy Birthday

It’s somewhere around 85km away from the mainland, not even marked on the google maps, until you zoom it in close enough. No transport, more then half deserted, but the pain to get to! However, take my word, at the end it’s totally worth the hassle! Not many tourists come here, and the ones who do don’t write about it. Information online, such as boat schedules are never accurate, so best to have time in your hands and see where the day gets you. I’m not even going to start with my experience getting here, as I might start crying the river again. Boat being delayed, one propeller breaking real bad, no drinking water on-board, all of that took just 29hours. BUT fairy tale ends happily ever after once we are here! Phew…

We’ve stayed at three brothers for a few nights (make reservation in advance!) after got really lucky and moved to private house renting rooms with another couple. A bit further from main street but whole house to ourselves, private kitchen and $5/night p.p. a real bargain, as cheapest accommodation in three brothers start at $15/night.

As an island of 2km x 4km it has to offer a lot; amazingly clear Caribbean waters, promising diving sites filled with sharks and dolphins, most delicious seafood and so much more. Restaurants offer affordable prices but most accommodations have private kitchen, which cuts your spendings accordingly. A few days of exploring and you’ll find where the best coconut bread is made, where to get the cheapest fresh fish and which bar is worth checking when happy hour strikes.

Let me partly answer these mysteries. For fresh fish, pay no more then $C40/lb, get bears at Oasis bar for $C30, as shops sell it for 35 and if you’re after fresh fruit, buy watermelons straight from the boat on Saturdays, they sell them for around $C60-100 depending from the size. Vegetables and other food cost more then on the mainland, so stock up on dry food, such as rice, pasta and even potatoes before coming. Also keep in mind that there’s no ATM on Little Corn, however Big Corn has a bank but it will cost you $12 return with a panga if you want to withdraw some cash. Alternatively, some restaurants on L. Corn give cashback with 10% charge.

My day budget came around $8-$14/day (including accommodation). It varies because of a few dives and pina coladas over 17day period:)

Kevin- the coconut master

The days here feels like countless holiday. Not the full of adventure and action ones but when ‘you really need some tranquillity and peace in your life’ type of holidays. Days go by unnoticeable, you don’t need to keep a track of what day of a week it is or what’s the time. I call it Robinson Cruse life. 

Walk around the island (and trek trek trek it!), discover the deserted beaches (make sure you visit Yemaya one), catch yourself a dinner, pick some mangoes and coconuts, watch the sunset from the top of a lighthouse. Don’t take anything that is not a photo, Don’t kill anything but time, Don’t leave anything but your own perceptible footprint…