FAQS
 Do you need air conditioning?
LCBB is on the breezy side of the island. Nature does the A/C for us.
(But out rooms do have a floor fan.)
Can I spend my US dollars there?
Yes, US dollars and Nicaraguan Cordobas are both legal tender. If you bring US dollars be sure that the have no rips, tears, tape or marks on them so they will be accepted.
Do you accept credit cards or checks?
LCBB is one of the few places on the island that accepts Visa and Mastercard. On a rare occasion we may accept a check if we approve of it before your stay.
Is there a bank or ATM on Little Corn?
No. Be sure to bring all of the cash you will need for your stay. There is Western Union, Banpro and an ATM (occasionally out of money) on Big Corn.
Is the island safe?
Little Corn is a close knit community. Relatively speaking it is very safe. Rarely does anyone feel threatened on the island. We recommend that our guest always use practices that promote safe travel.
 What happens if I want to stay longer than originally planned?
Not surprisingly, this happens a lot. If you wish to extend your stay beyond your reservations we will do everything we can to accommodate your needs. We can even help to change plane reservations etc.
Are there other places to eat on the island then your restaurant the “Turned Turtle”?
Most definitely yes! We can recommend some nice places to eat around the island. One thing though, the service
can be more laid back than ours, so you will want to go an hour before hungry typically.
Can I rent snorkel equipment on the island?
Yes. LCBB has some for rent and if we are out, we can send you to others that rent equipment as well.
Where are you located on the island?
click here to see the map of
Little Corn with our location marked
Can I snorkel to the reef from the beach?
Yes.
When I leave LCBB for my flight off of Big Corn, do I need to leave Little Corn the night before, and spend the night on Big Corn?
While anything can happen, we never have missed a
plane by taking the morning panga to Big Corn the morning of our flight.
The panga schedule coordinates with flight schedules, so enjoy another
night on Little Corn, you will be glad you did.
What is there to do on Little Corn?
click here for information on
what there is to do on Little Corn Island
What's the diving like?
click here for information on
diving Little Corn Island
Will I be bored?
We hear this question a lot. Most people (there are some exceptions) arrive on the islands and after staying their planed time, end up either wishing they could, or actually change their plans to stay longer. I think we mentioned this is an enchanting island.
Are the Nicaraguan people friendly?
Yes.
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the Nicaraguan people
What vaccines should we have before we come to Nicaragua or Little Corn?
Recommended Vaccines for Nicaragua by the Center of Disease Control:
Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG).
Hepatitis B - if you are exposed to blood (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, stay longer than 6 months, or are undergoing various medical treatments.
Rabies - if you are in contact to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation.
Typhoid - particularly if you are visiting developing countries in this region.
As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles. The Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11 and 12 who did not receive it as infants
What are your “check in” and “check out” times?
Check out time is generally 10:00am. Check in just depends on when you arrive and if your casita is ready. We will be as flexible as we can be. Worst case scenario, if you arrive and your casita is not ready, we will be happy to watch your luggage while you go off to explore the island.
Is Little Corn suitable for children?
LCI is a small island and a relatively safe place. It is important to remember that the Panga ride from Big Corn is in an open skiff over 8 miles of ocean and that while you are here at the resort, the ocean is just steps away. So if all that doesn’t worry you, bringing children 6 and over may not be a problem.
When is the “rainy” season:
October and November are the rainiest months on the island. September is our little secret month. It is usually a great month to be on the island. December, January and February are months that you will see the tropical downpour and then it will typically return to a beautiful day. While some times, you may not see rain for a week.
March through May are probably the driest months. June, July and August seem to be somewhat like December through February.
Keep in mind, if it was easy to predict the weather, we would all be prognosticators. So, bring an umbrella or a rain jacket and enjoy LCI no matter what the weather. If you do get a rainy day or two, our bar has a nice enclosed reading and game area where you can while away the hours.
What are the Top 10 Reasons to come to Little Corn Island:
- You are tired of Cancun and places like it. . . .
- You would rather not be accosted at the dock when you arrive with the latest fabulous time share opportunity. . .
- Getting bombarded on the beach for trinkets, sunglasses, “Rolex” watches, etc. does not spell “vacation” to you . . .
- You know bugs live in the tropics . . .
- You understand that this little island is South of Nowhere and North East of Watch a ma Callit, (you know, a long way from anywhere) and that makes some things hard to get and makes this place different than home and that is a good thing . . .
- You don’t mind that the islanders call a Geco an “Alligator” and instead of “hello”, you say “ok” and they respond “alright” . . .
- You like that fact that you can not drive a car on this little island . . .
- It is ok with you that your boss might not be able to contact you while you are on your vacation . . .
- Instead of being uptight if a meal out takes an hour to prepare, you see it as just another opportunity to unwind and have a beer in this tropical island paradise. .
- Few things are better than a beach, cold beer, a good book, a hammock, the ocean breeze and the sound of the ocean waves . . .
BONUS REASON: (see “This is Spinal Tap” the movie.)
- After riding on the open panga to get here you say to yourself, “Wow, this much of an adventure to get here, just think what a challenge running a resort on this island must be . . .”
Note from the owners: We appreciate our clients understanding when it comes to our remote location and the challenges it presents. But we want everyone who comes to visit us to know, we are going to do our best because “you are the reason that we are open”.
Safe travels and see you when you “reach”,
Scot and Kristine
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