"Donde cada día, pueden escuchar a risas de niños" A typical and lively place, in which you can get to know more about the local life on Big Corn Island An original cultural experience, in contact with an active community ! Here are some advantages of la casita alegre ; - A perfect stage before going to Little Corn Island ! - A place close to the pier (7 minutes walk), stores and beach (3 minutes walk). It is very handy to move around ! - Charming and authentic, surrounded by a nice garden ! The casita is a typical nicaraguan house in a colonial style. 100% made of wood, the house is full of charm. Enjoy the kitchen, living room and bathroom to feel like home! Indeed, don't miss out to chill out in one of the hammocks of the living room ! The house is located just near the sisters house, the school and the church. The growing garden is also where the children play football, you are welcome to play with them ! La casita alegre is the perfect place to get to know more the local life in the island and the way Nicaraguans live ! We are more than happy to speak with you ! You are welcome to knock on our door any time to have a nice talk around a cup of coffee. We love listening to your journey stories and are very happy to suggest any good plans to do on the island and in Nicaragua. The neighborhood is very calm and safe. 3 minutes away from a beautiful typical seaside, 5 minutes away from a nice (and without tourists) beach, 10 minutes walk from the port, and all the businesses. 10 minutes with a taxi from anywhere in the island ! The best way is indeed by taxi ! It is 20 córdobas by person to go anywhere on the island La casita alegre belongs to the Catholic sisters who live just near the house. They are here in an humanitarian mission : they manage a school, help the sicks and maintain the catholic church. By coming here, you help them to continue their efforts to help the poorest on the island. In fact, the money goes directly to the school or to help the sick people. Indeed, everyone is more than welcome ! For a short stay just before going to little corn island or for a longer bath in the Nicaraguan culture, we will be very happy to share it all with you !