Plongée à Corn Islands — Nicaragua

The Corn Islands are Nicaragua's Caribbean secret — a pair of islands with healthy reefs, warm water, and virtually no dive crowds. Big Corn and Little Corn offer reef diving, a Spanish galleon wreck, and a pace of life that the rest of the Caribbean lost decades ago. All at Central American prices.

Score
54.2
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Corn Islands
NicaraguaCaribbean
54.2

SCORE

12.1667°N

-83.0500°E

The Corn Islands are Nicaragua's Caribbean secret — a pair of islands with healthy reefs, warm water, and virtually no dive crowds. Big Corn and Little Corn offer reef diving, a Spanish galleon wreck, and a pace of life that the rest of the Caribbean lost decades ago. All at Central American prices.

Nicaragua's Secret Caribbean Reef

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$45
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML26.0CH31.0VIS70.0SV40.0TMP73.0DA56.0OP78.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL66.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

26.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
32
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
66
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
30
Marine Life Diversity
26.0
Coral & Reef Health
31.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
40.0
Water Temperature
73.0
Depth & Access
56.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
66.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

cenotepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Long Bay Beach loungingsnorkelingglass-bottom boatreggae nightlife on Big Corncycling around Little Corn

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Creole-Caribbean culture and architecture

Non-Diver Score

6/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

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Hyperbaric Chamber500 km — Closest chamber in Honduras (Roatan) or Costa Rica
Nearest Hospital5 km

Basic clinic on Big Corn; no chamber — evacuation flight to Managua or Roatan; limited infrastructure

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Dive Little Corn

PADI

4.7
120 reviews

Dolphin Dive

PADI

4.6
90 reviews