Getting there and away
To Managua:
Book a flight to Managua through your travel agent, or try one of the on-line companies such as Orbitz, Expedia, or Travelocity. There are several airlines flying into Nicaragua: United, American, Copa, Continental, Grupo Taca, Delta or Spirit. We suggest booking directly through the airlines in order to get the best airfares and flight info. The cheapest fares often connect through Costa Rica (Liberia or San Jose) to Nicaragua (Managua) with Grupo Taca or Copa. Of course there are many major airlines that offer direct flights from major cities throughout the world. Bus travel can be taken from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica or Panama.
To Big Corn Island:
From Managua, fly La Costena to Corn Island. The flight takes only about 1 hour. Sometimes there is a brief stop in Bluefields. Book international flights that arrive at least an hour before these times. We often have guests make the trip between our hotel the West Coast, Chicago or the East Coast in a single day. The cost of a round trip ticket to Corn Island from Managua is about $165 USD with tax and fuel surcharge. VISA, MC and US dollars are also accepted.
Managua-Big Corn
Non-flying Alternatives:
From Managua, fly La Costena to Corn Island. The flight takes only about 1 hour. Sometimes there is a brief stop in Bluefields. Book international flights that arrive at least an hour before these times. We often have guests make the trip between our hotel the West Coast, Chicago or the East Coast in a single day. The cost of a round trip ticket to Corn Island from Managua is about $165 USD with tax and fuel surcharge. VISA, MC and US dollars are also accepted.
Hotel in Managua:
If you cannot make the connection the same day, there is an excellent hotel in Managua: Camino Real. Please see our FAQ for all the information you need about Camino Real. If you have to wait for the flight to Corn Island, you can have lunch, a drink, or a dip in the pool. They also have a business office, available to the public, with an internet connection. Camino Real is a great place to unwind and relax.
Transport and Transfers:
DoBeDo is able to arrange a taxi service for our guests who need affordable and safe private transport to many popular destinations in Nicaragua. Other destinations available. Please inquire if you would like more information about this service.
Immigration and Health:
To enter Nicaragua every visitor must have a passport that is valid for at least the next 6 months. Citizens of the USA and the UK do not need a visa. A charge of US$10 per non-Nicaraguan citizen will be charged at immigration. Citizens of other countries should check with the Nicaraguan consulate in your area. There are no major health problems in this part of Nicaragua. See your doctor or local health authority if you have concerns about malaria. An update of your tetanus shot is not a bad idea.
Walking Directions
When you get off the wharf, turn left and follow the path until you reach the school. At the school, turn right and follow the path up through the baseball field (10 minutes). Continue along the path following the signs for Dobedo and Yemaya. Altogether the walk is between 20-25 minutes from the wharf.
Book a flight to Managua through your travel agent, or try one of the on-line companies such as Orbitz, Expedia, or Travelocity. There are several airlines flying into Nicaragua: United, American, Copa, Continental, Grupo Taca, Delta or Spirit. We suggest booking directly through the airlines in order to get the best airfares and flight info. The cheapest fares often connect through Costa Rica (Liberia or San Jose) to Nicaragua (Managua) with Grupo Taca or Copa. Of course there are many major airlines that offer direct flights from major cities throughout the world. Bus travel can be taken from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica or Panama.
To Big Corn Island:
From Managua, fly La Costena to Corn Island. The flight takes only about 1 hour. Sometimes there is a brief stop in Bluefields. Book international flights that arrive at least an hour before these times. We often have guests make the trip between our hotel the West Coast, Chicago or the East Coast in a single day. The cost of a round trip ticket to Corn Island from Managua is about $165 USD with tax and fuel surcharge. VISA, MC and US dollars are also accepted.
Managua-Big Corn
- High Season Schedule Christmas - Holy Week
- (Departure time - Arrival time):
- 6:15 AM - 7:30 AM
- 2:30 AM - 3:45 AM
- Big Corn - Managua
- (Departure time - Arrival time):
- 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
- 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
- You will be flying on either a 12 seat Cessna Caravan, the 36 seat Short360 or the brand new ATR 42 300 which is a 46 seater. All safe and fun!
Non-flying Alternatives:
From Managua, fly La Costena to Corn Island. The flight takes only about 1 hour. Sometimes there is a brief stop in Bluefields. Book international flights that arrive at least an hour before these times. We often have guests make the trip between our hotel the West Coast, Chicago or the East Coast in a single day. The cost of a round trip ticket to Corn Island from Managua is about $165 USD with tax and fuel surcharge. VISA, MC and US dollars are also accepted.
- To Little Corn Island...LCI/BCI water taxi schedule:
- LCI to BCI Departs 6:30am arrives 7:00am (for 7:45 AM flight departure)
- BCI to LCI Departs 10:00am arrives 10:30am (from the 7:30 AM flight arrival)
- LCI to BCI Departs 2:00pm arrives 2:30pm (for 4:00 PM flight departure)
- BCI to LCI Departs 4:30pm arrives 5:00pm (from the 3:45 PM flight arrival)
- All of these times coincide well with the morning and afternoon La Costena flights from Managua. Cost is $6.00 per person. The trip takes about fifteen minutes.
*There are often 3 daily water taxi trips during the high season*
Hotel in Managua:
If you cannot make the connection the same day, there is an excellent hotel in Managua: Camino Real. Please see our FAQ for all the information you need about Camino Real. If you have to wait for the flight to Corn Island, you can have lunch, a drink, or a dip in the pool. They also have a business office, available to the public, with an internet connection. Camino Real is a great place to unwind and relax.
Transport and Transfers:
DoBeDo is able to arrange a taxi service for our guests who need affordable and safe private transport to many popular destinations in Nicaragua. Other destinations available. Please inquire if you would like more information about this service.
Immigration and Health:
To enter Nicaragua every visitor must have a passport that is valid for at least the next 6 months. Citizens of the USA and the UK do not need a visa. A charge of US$10 per non-Nicaraguan citizen will be charged at immigration. Citizens of other countries should check with the Nicaraguan consulate in your area. There are no major health problems in this part of Nicaragua. See your doctor or local health authority if you have concerns about malaria. An update of your tetanus shot is not a bad idea.
Walking Directions
When you get off the wharf, turn left and follow the path until you reach the school. At the school, turn right and follow the path up through the baseball field (10 minutes). Continue along the path following the signs for Dobedo and Yemaya. Altogether the walk is between 20-25 minutes from the wharf.