Travel guide

How to travel from Managua to Corn Island

  1. By Plane with la Costeña airlines.  Every day 2 flights Managua – Corn islands .  Round trip 180$ ,  you can book your flight ticket by phone +505 2298 5360, and pay by credit card.
  2. By road and plane . Let your car at Bluefields airport parking and take the plane with costeña airlines. Bluefields – Corn Island 106 $ , round trip
  3. By road and by boat

Take the express bus from Managua to Bluefields at the mayoreo market. The trip is 7 hours long, via Nueva Guinea. the bus stop twice for food and bathroom. It cost 10$. Bluefields has a variety of hotels, you can have a confortable room from 15$ at doña rosa hostal, Amy’s room, hotel Quinto, mini hotel central o Doña vero hostal in the center of the city. 

The ferry boat from Bluefields to Corn Island travel wednesday and saturday at 9 am, and come back from corn island to Bluefields, thursday and Sunday. The ride is 6 hours and cost 8$.

Check ferry boat news and updates on their Facebook page,. EPN Bluefields. When weather is bad, the ferry don’t travel

During national holidays there are sometimes more boats traveling, also during special events like crab soup in august. Empresa portuaria nacional , phone , +505 2572 2668 or 2266 3039

bluefieldstours.com

If you travel with your own car, you can let your vehicle at the red cross parking in Bluefields, it cost 2.5 $ per day.

Bus schedule from Managua to Bluefields

Salida:   6 am   ,   9.15 am     ,  11.15 am, 12 am,  2:30 pm ,  5 pm, 7 pm,  9 pm, 11 pm

Bluefields to Managua: terminal pericon

Salida:  5:30 am , 6:30 am, 10 am, 12 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 9 pm, 11 pm

Boat schedule from Bluefields to Corn Island, Wednesday and saturday:  9 am

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ferry boat corn island

How to travel to little Corn Island ? 

There is a public boat » Panga ride» who travel every day at 10 am and 4 pm.

the ride is 30 minutes and cost 10 or 20 dolars.

https://vagrantsoftheworld.com/the-corn-islands-nicaraguas-caribbean-secret/

Public boat from Bluefields to El Bluff beach. 

If you want to enjoy the beach when you are in the city of Bluefields, take a public boat at the market. the panga ride take 20 minutes and cost less than 2 dolars. El Bluff is a small fisherman village, with a long beach with restaurants and bars.

bluff beach
playa El Bluff

Travel to the corn islands from Costa Rica

Cross the boarder at Los Chiles, go to San Carlos Nicaragua and travel to Nueva Guinea. There is a new road that go direct to Bluefields. The distance is 240 kilometers.

Bus San Carlos Nueva Guinea – 3 hours , cost 5$

Bus Nueva Guinea – Bluefields – 3.5 hours – cost 6$

travel to corn island
road from costa rica border to Bluefields, in the caribbean coast of Nicaragua

Accomodation near the kitesurf spot

The kite beach is located on Lulu beach, north end neighborhood on big corn island.

kitesurf , paddle , bike and snorkel rental

The kitesurf shack is at Lulu vacation rental, who offers rooms with fan or A/C, wifi and apartments with kitchen and a house.

On the kite beach there is a nice restaurant, Sea side Grill. The kite beach is also a good spot for snorkeling.

Lulu rental, offers private rooms from 35 to 60$ per night, with fan or AC and private bathroom.

1 Apartment , 1 bed room, kitchen, AC, private beach 50$/night , 250$/week, 500$/month

1 House with 2 bedroom, 6 people, kitchen, AC , garden, 100$/ night , 400$/week, 600$ / month

for bookings, whatsapp +505 88 48 85 80

kitesurf corn island map
bike and snorkel rental in corn island

Near the spot , there are several hotels:

villy’s cottage , rooms with kitchen, starting from 20$ . Vilma , +505 8848 8136

Coconut palm residence

Bungalow with kitchen, from 25$ . House with 2 rooms, from 60$. Coconut palm residence, Whatsapp+505 8427 6858

ocean view, apartment with kitchen

big fish

Sea star spa dry resort, long bay beach. Offers pool, jacuzzi, massage. +505 8624 5556

Paraíso beach

Restaurants in Corn Island

Sea side Grill, for sea food

G and G hotel , breakfast, good prices

Pizzeria Italia

Darinia’s kitchen, suchi, sea food,

Sea breeze, empanadas, Pati, Fritos

Money: there’s one ATM at Banpro bank on big corn island. At Managua airport there are several ATM from different banks. most restaurant and hotel accept Visa and Mastercard.

bus schedule , bluefields, corn island

Activities in corn island

Trips to Pearl cays, fishing, snorkeling, diving

Activities at Lulu beach

snorkel rental , 5$

Snorkeling tours with boat , 25$ per person

wakeboard, 40$ , 70$ for 2 people

stand up paddle, rental, 20$ per day

Fishing trips

Bicycle rentals, 10$ per day

Scuba diving

Kitesurfing spot on big corn island

Visitors to Corn Island will also have the opportunity to explore the local culture, visit nearby beaches, and participate in other water-based activities, such as snorkeling and fishing. The island is known for its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and friendly locals, making it an enjoyable destination for both kite surfers and non-surfers alike.

Overall, the kite surfing school on Corn Island is a unique and exciting destination for anyone looking to experience the thrill of kite surfing in a beautiful, tropical setting. With experienced instructors, top-quality equipment, and a variety of activities to choose from, it is no wonder that the school is becoming a popular destination for kite surfers from all over the world.

Internet, most hotels have free wifi. Claro or Tigo. The 3G works well on big corn island

Internet speed corn island