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Accommodations:

Casa Iguana
Just a 7-minute walk from the dive-shop, there is Casa Iguana, run by the Burkes. On the breezy side of the island, they operate it in the true "eco-lodge" spirit, even generating their own wind and solar electricity and pumping their own water. This is for those who love a natural, private, and unspoiled island setting. Beautiful beach... Great fishing. Private Cabanas (from $20 per night) and Casitas (from $55 per night) on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Breakfast and dinner served daily in the main lodge (along with the best fresh-brewed coffee on the island!). Laundry and Internet services available. Go to their site and check them out! You can make reservations with them directly at casaiguana@mindspring.com.

Also available dive packages that include 7-night accommodation at Casa Iguana and 6 days of diving (2 dives a day, tank and weights provided). For more information check the Rates, Packages & Courses page.

All accommodations on Little Corn are walking distance from where the boat drops you (which is good, because there are no cars on this island!), and assistance is always available if needed.

There are other places you can stay on the island for those who prefer backpacking or camping and start from $10 a person. They are right on the beachfront, on the breezy side of the island. No reservations available.

In addition there are several small guesthouses and hotels on Little Corn.

Visas: To enter Nicaragua every visitor must have a passport that is valid for at least the next six months. Most visitors do not require a visa but will need to pay a fee of $5 at the airport.

Vaccinations: There are no major health problems in this part of Nicaragua. As in other tropical areas, on rare occasion, there have been malaria-carrying mosquitoes, generally in the summer months. This malaria variety is successfully dealt with Chloroquin. Many seasoned travelers take a malaria preventative whenever traveling in the tropics.

Many people also ask us about sand flies. We can get them now and again, usually at dawn or dusk and especially if the wind is still, but it is nothing compared to the sand flies problem in the Bay Islands.

See your doctor or local health authority if you have any concerns. An update of your tetanus shot is not a bad idea.

Climate: Nicaragua only has two seasons wet and dry. The rainy season from mid-May to late November and the dry season is from December to May. September and October usually have the most beautiful dry weather and calm flat seas, even though it is the wet season. Average temperature is around 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and drop to around 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) at night. Casual light clothes and sandals would be in good use on the island.

Currency: The local currency is Cordoba. The exchange rate is around 15 Cordoba to US$1. There is no problem to pay with US dollars on the island as long as the notes are not too big. There are no banks on Little Corn Island or any credit card services. The only places that accept credit cards are the dive shop and Casa Iguana (there is a 4% charge internet fee). So, stock up on some cash.

Electricity: The electric current operates on 110V. On Little Corn town power is available only on the town side of the island and comes on only between 5 pm to 11 pm.

Water: The water on the island is being pumped from the town well and is good for drinking. But if you usually experience a sensitive stomach, you might want to stick with bottled water.