Adventurous travellers should definitely include the Corn Islands on their list of things to do in Nicaragua. Situated 40 miles (70km) from the mainland, the two islands are home to howler monkeys, while the seas and coral reefs surrounding the islands are popular with divers wishing to see barracudas, nurse sharks, spotted eagle rays and green turtles. Tourists visiting the islands won't find modern hotels or resorts on the islands; instead there are a few sparsely populated villages and a wealth of unspoiled plant and animal life. The Corn Islands are a perfect off-the-beaten-track destination in Nicaragua.