La Princesa de la Isla

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Set behind thick coral walls overlooking a picturesque beach is this handful of wooden bungalows and attractive rustic rooms. All come with indoor-outdoor bathrooms, hammocks and sea views. There is a large communal lounge area with a great sundeck up top, and the whole place is run by a smiley Italian couple who love Corn Island.

The Italian owners make tremendous coffee, outstanding pastas (US$10 to US$15) and three-course meals (US$20 to US$30). Nonguests can eat here if they call in advance to make a reservation.

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    Long Bay

    1.31 MILES

    This stunner of a beach arcs from a pile-up of local fishing pangas and lobster traps to a wild, jungle-covered headland at its far end. If you’re looking…

  • Wild Cane Key

    Wild Cane Key

    29.84 MILES

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  • Tarpon Channel

    Tarpon Channel

    10.62 MILES

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  • Southwest Bay

    Southwest Bay

    0.71 MILES

    The most popular beach on Great Corn, Southwest Bay has calmer, more sheltered water than at most other beaches on the island, though the area is more…

  • Otto Beach

    Otto Beach

    10.94 MILES

    The island's most popular beach, Otto boasts multicolored waters perfect for swimming and a fun young crowd. Here you'll find the island's fanciest…

  • Cocal Beach

    Cocal Beach

    10.5 MILES

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  • Iguana Beach

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    10.29 MILES

    Really just the southern extension of Cocal Beach, Iguana boasts a solid stretch of sand as it is protected by the headland.

  • Lighthouse

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    10.43 MILES

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6. Mount Pleasant

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8. Big Fowl House Beach

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