You Wouldn’t Believe This is Nicaragua (Big Corn Island Tour)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- In this Nicaragua Travel Vlog I take you to the best place to visit in Central America for a Big Corn Island Tour. The Corn Islands are two secret Nicaraguan islands located in the middle of the Caribbean sea. Big Corn Island and Little Corn Island are no doubt, the best place to visit in Nicaragua and are truly a Nicaraguan paradise. Big Corn Island is home to a unique cultural where the locals typically speak Spanish, Creole, and English and eat a ton of delicious seafood and coconut infused dishes.
In this Big Corn Island Tour I take you around the island on my scooter, showing you all the best things to do on Big Corn Island. To start off my tour of Big Corn Island Nicaragua I climb for amazing views of the Caribbean sea. After getting back on my scooter, I ended up stumbling upon an abandoned home with incredible views of the Caribbean and tall palm trees. After some delicious food for lunch and dinner, I eventually make my way over to Arenas Beach Hotel and Arenas Beach, which is home to the best beach on the island with soft white sand and turquoise blue water. This beach is perfect for swimming and relaxing, and is even home to some great snorkeling if you walk further down the beach. I end my time on Big Corn Island with the famous island dish called Rundown, which is a delicious coconut seafood stew.
I hope that after watching my Big Corn Island Vlog you can now see why the Corn Islands are the best place to visit in Nicaragua!
0:00 Intro
0:29 Corn Islands Explained
1:55 Amazing Island Views
4:11 Exploring an Abandoned Home
5:22 Lunch on the Beach
5:53 Snorkeling in the Caribbean
7:10 Island Tour
8:00 The Best Beach on the Island
10:32 Discovering a Shipwreck
12:04 Rundown - the famous local dish
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Welcome to Big Corn Island, a tiny Nicaraguan island in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. I loved my time here and I would strongly recommend visiting this island paradise if you get the chance! Let me know what you think of Big Corn Island, Nicaragua down below 👇 🇳🇮
Many people don't know about Nicaragua. It is truly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. 🇳🇮
I feel like
This is my future home..
After 30 years in NY
Sick and tired of constant stress.
Thanks for uploading video.
It's such a beautiful island, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Suggest you go on a vacation for a couple of months 1st as this was a holiday promotion TH-cam video.
Down side is the rainy weather as it rains 2/3 of the year with many hurricanes.
Nicaragua is the most underrated country in the Americas! But I know It’s literally paradise on earth! 🌎 Nicaraguan pride❤️🇳🇮
Nicaragua is absolutely beautiful! I agree!
I am Nicaraguan and I am very proud to have a beautiful country, humble and hard-working people. ❤🙏🏻
You do live in a great country!
Nicaragua is famous for a lot of lakes and volcanoes. The two largest fresh water lakes in Central America, Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua, are located there.
Nicaragua is full of tons of beautiful scenery!
My dear friend I went to school with is from Nicaragua. She just called me today and I'm finally going to see her! So excited!!
i came here and to little corn island specifically about 10 yrs ago bypassing the mainland . Im glad to see things have remained the same. what paradise indeed!!
I love how much you appreciate the simple things and the sheer beauty of the island and get to know the locals, the food and their customs instead of looking to be entertained as so many do!
Wow, the Corn Islands are crazy gorgeous. I've been to Bluefields several times to visit relatives, but never had the chance to visit the islands (surprisingly). I'm definitely going on my next trip!
I hope you get the chance to go Dennis, it’s well worth it!
@@MattKramerTravels Yes, that's the plan! Thanks!
Lindo mi país Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Me encanta Nicaragua!
Wowow love it!! Adding to my bucket list
You should!
Hi Matt
Another beautiful part of the world 🌎 you have found beautiful island and crystal clear sea 🌊.
Take care and stay safe.
🚶♀️🇺🇸🚶♀️🏴🙏❤️.
Thanks George! The corn islands are truly incredible. Hope all is well!
@@MattKramerTravels Yes thanks 🙏 Matt.
Gracias por visitar nuestro país 🇳🇮🙌🏻
Tu país es increible!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 *BRAVO* 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You flew cross-country from SJDS in the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean coast.
Great vlog... such lovely views of unspoiled beaches with crystal clear waters and white sand beaches 😍😍😍 Paradise indeed ❤
Kudos for trying RUNDOWN -- I bet it was delish.
Saludos 😎🤙🏻
Thanks so much! Big Corn Island is indeed an unspoiled paradise and the Rundown was incredible!
You’re so cute!! I’m so happy you loved my home country!
Nicaragua is a very special place!
Explored the whole island for 2 days on a scooter after 4 days on Little Corn. Had an early dinner from the same wonderful lady that told you her story; best meal of my life! Lobster sautéed with vegetables, potatoes and rice... Wish I’d had another day there
My paternal grandfather was born in Corn Island and he went back to live his last days there. I would love to visit it one day.
linda isla saludes des Costa Rica
Gracias Carlos. Es un lugar muy especial!
NIce video Matt ;) Will go there soon.Thanx for the info
Thank you! Glad it’s on your list now, it’s such a beautiful place
Adding Miskito to the mix makes it 4 different languages, I should know, Corn Island is my home ❤ really enjoyed the video ❤️
Thanks so much, and thanks for sharing this!
The abandoned building seems to be the restaurant/hotel Dona Lola's. She was a well known chef who moved to Big Corn Island from Detroit. Part of the name Dona Lola is visible. Last I heard she moved from BCI to Ecuador. Dona Lola was a special person with the most brilliant smile and warm personality
Thanks for sharing this!
Do u know if its still available?
Congratulations for visit Corn Island!! I liked your tour video!, it's nice!
Beautiful! Have to go here
Yes, you do!
Loved your video I'm from Nicaragua and haven't visited Corn Island yet but i will for sure
Thanks Angie, I can 100% recommend it!
I’m glad you enjoyed one of the most beautiful places in the world. Thanks for visiting my country. God bless you.
You live in a beautiful country!
Thank You So Much for coming To Nicaragua 🇳🇮 we appreciate you and thank you for loving it just the way it is
I'm going to corn island on Feb 2023 for the first time and so excited for this adventure.
Wow... Tasty seafood, love the view .... Amazing
It really is an incredible island!
Oh my goodness 😳 is beautiful place? Thank you to share this amazing video
It really is a beautiful island, thanks for watching!
I’m Nicaraguan but grew up in Florida I would love to visit corn island 🏝️ my mother’s best friend family come from those islands and she always invited us. I can’t wait to go
I grew up in Corn Island in the 90's, some of my best memories are in that place. Especially when we would climb mount- pleasant, which is the highest point on the island and climb up the light tower. In the month of October migratory birds would come down from the north and the island would be adorned with a lot of beautiful bird species.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! The Corn Islands are a special place!
What an amazing place, that beach is truly amazing! Great video Matt. That rundown looks yummy as well!!
It really is an incredible island and the rundown was absolutely delicious! Thanks so much Henry!
@@MattKramerTravels thanks as well, safe travels Matt!!
@@henrysteppel2031 You too!
Crazy that I'm from Nicaragua, but I have never been to the Atlantic side of Nicaragua. Only the pacific since I was born in Managua. Thanks for the video. Subscribed
I hope you get to visit one day!
Guy eats well!
Hahaha when there’s good food it’s hard to resist!
wellcome to my country my friends plis enjoy... and com3 back again
Thank you Marlon! Nicaragua is such a beautiful country
Thank you so much for such wonderful video. Beautiful place ❤️
Thank you! The Corn Islands really are an incredible place!
Good quality video, muy bonito lugar
Thank you, such a beautiful place!
What a beautiful view 🤩 that place is just hilarious
The Corn Islands are just incredible!
This dude really had some master fun
Haha Corn Islands are an amazing place!
Its an amazing beautiful place to visit ...hope soon i will visit 😍
Great video! 🤩🎥
Thank you!! 😁
I’m going to Nicaraguan tomorrow that’s why I’m watching this ❤️❤️
Have a great trip!
Thanks for the video, you have a great time 😊
Thank you so much!
Awesome video! 🏝 beautiful Corn 🌽 island!
Thank you and the Corn Islands are absolutely incredible!
Proud to be nicaraguan! 🇳🇮 Glad you enjoyed your visit here.
@@perlaperezgutierrez4761 So much, I'm sure I'll be back one day!
That meal is the best ever😭😭😭 my beautiful Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Awesome 👏
Thanks Osmundo!
NICARAGUA🏊♀️🇳🇮🛳🛳🦈⛴IS more beautiful place in all central america
It is a very special country!
Have you ever heard of Costa Rica?
.lol
@@emigaby yes why
@@emigaby Of course, but not even close to the beauties of Nicaragua.
@@emigaby yes but NICARAGUA is more big country than costa rica i love NICARAGUA😝😝😝🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🏊♀️🚣♀️🏝🚢
thanks so much for the video!
I went in 2011….loved it !!!!
Couldn't agree more David, Big Corn Island is so incredible!
That Beach is impeccable ,greetings from New York.
Hey👋 thanks for the nice Video?
have you also visited the little corn island?
when did you record this Video?
Yes, I went to little corn island too. That video will be out next week! And I visited the islands earlier in 2021
Beautiful place of nicaragua .❤️
It really is an incredible place!
love it
It really is a beautiful place!
WOW I HAVE TO GO THERE
I hope you get to visit one day!
Go to Roatan Honduras, direct flights from Houston/Miami & Atlanta, you wouldn’t regret it at all
Thanks for the recommendation, hopefully I'll get there one day soon!
Hermoso Nicaragua
Estoy de acuerdo, Nicaragua es un pais muy hermoso
my brother knew this island and he said it was really beatifull
Hi Matt!
My husband and I are planning a trip to Nicaragua in the beginning of July. After seeing your video, Big Corn Island is a must. Can you please advise on the best way to get to the Island from the mainland, where to rent a motorbike for two, do we need our own snorkeling equipment, etc. Thank you!!!
I'm happy to hear that you will go to the Corn Islands! The easiest way is to fly from Managua, otherwise I think you can take a boat from Bluefields. There are places to rent snorkel gear on the island, but it's always nice to have your own as there are so many places to snorkel. There are a few places to rent motorbikes on the island, so I would ask your accommodation when you arrive.
Thank You! 🤝
How is the wheater in september, would you recommend?
I visited in July and it was quite hot, I assume it will be similar. There may be a little more rain in September but usually it just rains for a short while and then you have clear skies, at least from my experience.
Hello Matt.
Beautiful Big Corn Island I haven't heard of.
I have questions: how much does the flight cost and how long does it take? How much is the accommodation? How much did you pay for the "Rundow" dish, it looks delicious? Is fuel expensive and what is the cost of renting a scooter? And the last question :) Why don't you wear a helmet? Sorry, it might be worth going there, but what are the prices? You don't say much about it in this vlog. Greetings .
Hello. You can take a flight from Managua on La Costena Airlines which costs ~$150 USD roundtrip or you can take busses to Bluefields Nicaragua and then a boat, which would be cheaper. Accommodation ranges from ~$15-$100+USD per night depending on where you stay. I cannot remember the cost of fuel and I had a friend who let me rent a scooter. The rundown dish was ~$8 USD. I wish I had a helmet but i unfortunately couldn't find one on the island. It's definitely worth the trip to the Corn Islands!
@@MattKramerTravels Thanks, very interesting, pop in my head now:) This is what I'm looking for on your vlog. I also put on my to-do list. Corn islands why not?
@@coruscate253 I'm glad the corn islands have made your list!
Where did you go to purchase the tickets??? Thank you
Thank you Matt for such an awesome video. I appreciate all the detailed step by step explanation of your adventure in Corn Island. I've been wanting to visit the island but I haven't had the opportunity to do it. How are people dealing with Covid there? Is it safe to drink the local water there? I remember that I got sick in Cancun just by eating a fresh salad there. I was told not to eat anything that is touch by their local water unless is bottled water. Thank you again for showing us a video of this wonderful place. I'm hoping to start traveling as soon as it's safe to travel to other countries (when Covid is under control). Btw, did you notice a difference in the cost of food when you paid with US dollars vs. Córdoba? Is US dollar accepted by everyone in the island?
Thanks so much! From what I was told, it’s not recommended to drink the tap water. Most places accept US dollar, though the Cordoba is more widely used, and i didn’t notice a price difference between the two currencies. I hope you get the chance to visit one day!
We drink well water and some (mostly the expats... except me... drink bottled water). I never got sick of the fresh natural well water, without fluoride.
Calida
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Thanks for the video I would visit Nicaragua 🇳🇮 this mid year I’ll try to viste Corn island I already did my research you take a connection or charter fly for around $100 dollars it all depends if it’s high season like Easter and Christmas etc
I hope you get the chance to visit the Corn Islands, they are truly incredible! Enjoy your trip!
Matt como será para dicibre el tiempo
muy llubioso o verano el agua que tal será muy fría o espero q este. a unos 25 a 30 g
@@CarlosMartinez-ru2cj Creo que el océano está cálido todo el año. cuando visité había muy poca lluvia y mayormente sol. Creo que a veces durante el año puede haber pequeñas tormentas.
Creo que el clima en diciembre debería ser muy agradable, pero también recomendaría investigar esto
Nicaragua my beautiful land greetings
Thank you! Such a beautiful country!
@@MattKramerTravels u are welcome
Just curious if there are any snakes or scorpions that you should look out for on the island like on the mainland. Did they get separated or do they hitch rides on the barges/airplanes.
Did you say you saw a swordfish in the reef? I’ve been a lot of places in the Caribbean and to the Pacific side of Costa Rica and have never been to Nicaragua.
I’ve didn’t realize that swordfish could be found in water that shallow, but that’s really cool!
Nice video Matt, a couple questions if I may, what month were you on Big Corn Island and where did you stay ? Thanks.
☝️👍☝️👍☝️☝️👍yes anda burifro
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I’ve heard about this place. Just some questions… is there a link you could send with regard to accommodations and what method of payments do they use? Are there ATM machines?
It’s a really beautiful place! For accommodation I would recommend looking online, booking.com should have some options! I believe there is one atm on big corn island but I’d recommend bringing enough cash for your stay. Most places on the island take the Nicaraguan cordoba and the US dollar, but most places won’t accept credit card from my experience.
Thanks for the quick response. 👍
@@timjohnston5858 Anytime Tim, I hope you get the chance to visit one day!
Hey Matt, I am currently staying on the Yucatan Penninsula but will be headed for Nicaragua shortly.. Although you showed a couple of food prices in your vid, I am curious as to what the "Rundown" cost you and what was the name (and cost) of your accommodation on Big Corn Island.?
I hope you enjoy your trip! I stayed at a local's home who I met on the island and the meal cost between $8-11 (I can't fully remember)
Is there any rental properties on the island? Or is it strictly a place only to visit?
Matt Is there alot of expats in Nicaragua?. And is they're enough to see and do if you wanted to live they're for a year?.
There are expats throughout Nicaragua though I'm not very familiar with the expat scene there to be honest. Nicaragua is one of my favorite countries and there is tons to do so i think you can definitely keep yourself busy for a year!
What time of year was this filmed? Deciding when to go and wasn’t sure if this was in rainy session or not (:
I was in the Corn Islands in June/July. It didn't rain very much when I was there but I heard there was a big storm coming right after i left, so i guess it depends on the timing
Saludos bienvenidos
Gracias Cesar!
Hello Matt. The island seems beautiful!! I have a question. Are there bar, discoteques or parties ?? It seems like few people go to thar island wich means its just perfect dor relaxing!! Regards from El Salvador.
Hi Francisco! I think you can find some local parties if you ask around but most people are visiting the island to relax and maybe snorkel/scuba dive.
Great video - I can't believe I never got there from Managua.. Now, mate, minute 1:22, why would you use a footage from HongKong? This city is Hong Kong central.. I lived there. Corn Island is not a bustle metropolis.. please, be careful :)
The abandoned place was in the process of becoming a hotel I believe called Lola's. I don't think they ever got all the permits in order so it was halted. The kitchen there was operational for a while. I think it was 7 years ago our first trip and we had a rondon soup there.
Thanks for sharing! I bet the Rondon was delicious!
It was called Momma Lola's and had a deacachimba spiral staircase going to the rooftop. Sad to see it so "rondon".
Curious what cost of living is like ?
Temps are very hot I’m guessing ?
Is there a hospital on the island ?
Thx ! Love your videos !
The cost of living can vary. You can live quite affordably with your basic necessities but because it's an island and many items have to be imported, some items can be quite expensive. The temps are quite hot and I believe I remember a clinic but I don't recall seeing a full hospital. Thanks so much!
You need to check out the Grenadine islands of St. Vincent also.
Hii, i loved your video 💕, i have one question in what area you did snorkel ? It looks gorgeous ✨
Thanks Sofia! I snorkeled all over the island but I some of the footage in this video is from the far end of Arenas Sand Beach!
How do you get to the island? Where do you depart from on the mainland?
You can take a flight from Managua, otherwise I think you can take a boat from Blue Fields as well
What month you went there? Seems like perfect sunny weather.
i want to travel alone and im perfectly fine to, except when it comes to the water, im scared to be alone especially in the ocean. im scared it will wreck my solo travels of not being able to swim alone but loving to swim. any ideas on how to be confident and like snorkel alone like you did? how are you not scared?
Hi Lisa! The nice thing about the water in the Corn Islands is that its really shallow next to the shore and the water clarity is amazing, which might help you feel safer in the water.
Hey Matt, great video! Do you know if August is an okay time to travel to the corn islands? Thanks again!
Hey Garrett! I think August should be a good time to travel to the Corn Islands, but it is a tropical island so the weather is always a bit tricky!
@@MattKramerTravels So, Majority local people from Nicaragua are living in the Pacific Coast for that reason Corn Island is alone, only April Holy Week and December Christmas season there are many visitors.
@@robertoduarte1988 Thanks for sharing!
How much rent on that island.
Just dissent place to live for long time.
I'm not sure how much rent would be on a monthly basis but you can find places to stay starting around $10-15 per night on the cheaper end, all the way up to $100+
@@MattKramerTravels Thanks
Im limited by Disabilitie..
Around $800
I used to go there when only the natives and two families had homes there until I was 12 years old 😢
I have heard that the mosquitoes there are really bad. What did you experience?
we hope to visit this beautiful island in September! When did you go? Was there a lot of rainfall? thanks!
I was there around May/June and there wasn't much rain, sometimes a bit in the evening. Enjoy your trip Andrea!
Beautifoul NIcaragua
Thanks Rita, Nicaragua really is so beautiful!
@@MattKramerTravels 😍😍😍😍
My friend is at Little Corn now.
Thanks for sharing!
How is the internet there .. is it available with a good speed ??
There are a few nice hotels on the island that have reliable wifi but elsewhere, it wasn't as reliable. If you have a local SIM card, I think access to data should be ok though
Nice video.Question for you. Is Nicaragua safe ?? About the internet connection , good or bad?? Can I bring my drone there ??
Thanks Philippe! From personal experience, I felt very safe in nicaragua. Internet connection can be hit or miss, likely depends on your accommodation. I think you can bring a drone in but I’d do a quick internet search if I were you. Enjoy your trip!
@@MattKramerTravels Thank you so much Matt for your quick reply.Very kind of you.
@@MattKramerTravels Also I forgot to ask you how much is the flight to go to Big Corn island ? And from which Airport?
@@yomango35 Anytime!
@@yomango35 I flew from Managua and I can't remember the cost but the main airline is La Costena airline, so they likely have info on their website!
Viva Nicaragua Libre, Sin Sandinismo
Thanks for watching!
my mom is from Nicaragua but she says it's really hot their
It is hot, but it's a beautiful country to visit!
The Corn Islands got axed off my list maybe 5 or so years ago I think (?) based on some pretty big safety issues occurring in certain areas..I wonder how things have changed now and may have to add it back to my list as the water looks pristine. I realllllly want to go one day. Thanks for sharing.
The Corn Islands really are incredibly beautiful! I felt safe during my time on the islands and I hope you get to visit someday!
Safety is right Pablo Escobar's first picture was taken there by Barry Seal who got shot Midday in Baton Rouge, LA Nicaragua became a Narcoterrorist country like Venezuela is after Jimmy Carter let the FSLN take over and he was warned by one of his Cabinet members about Nicaragua and Iran! 😢
How to you get to the I. sland from the main land
You can fly from Managua or take a boat from blue fields I think
How do I get there ?its beautiful
It is such a beautiful place! You can fly from Managua to Big Corn Island. Otherwise, you can travel to Blue Fields and take a boat from there to the island. I hope you get to visit one day soon!
Where did the name "Corn Islands" came from? Corn?? Was corn grown on the island ? 🤔