A rare opportunity to purchase a freehold private island in the western caribbean. Beautiful Pristine 2.5 acre island completely surrounded by white sand beaches. Located about 3 nautical miles from the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, and around 60 miles north of the town of Bluefields (pop. 55,000).

Access presently is by speedboat from Bluefields, via river and sea, and this trip takes around two hours, depending on weather conditions. Seaplane or helicopter would make the trip much shorter, and further information is available on both these options.

Two local airlines serve Bluefields, which is a short, one hour flight from Managua.

It is always nice to know who your neighbours are, and in this sense these few privately owned cays represent a sort of exclusive private enclave. To the north is Coco Cohiba Cay Resort, presently the only operating business in the Cays. This is a boutique eco-fishing lodge owned by Christian Billard. (The food is excellent ) This resort is open almost year round and is highly acclaimed, in particular with fishermen.

Other owners of nearby Cays include a Swiss industrialist considering early retirement, a family of restaurateurs from Paris who visit only occasionally, a New Zealand couple, and an English family.

The Weather

Whilst these islands enjoy an almost constant cooling breeze, high winds are rare, and hurricanes and tropical storms are naturally attracted to the mainland. There is currently no record of any damage sustained on the cays during "storm force" winds, and the many coconut palms which exceed 25-30m in height support this fact. Many of the palms on the island are in excess of 50 years old.

The Cays also enjoy a Caribbean microclimate which differs considerably from the mainland. While the Atlantic Coast has a distinct rainy season from mid June to September, the Cays rarely experience more than a single day of rain, and this time of year is generally characterized by occasional showers and thunderstorms, followed by sunshine in the same day.

Humidity increases from June to September, although the prevailing north-easterly breezes make for very pleasant living.

About the Cays

One of the benefits of living in one of the largest lagoons in the world, is the bounty from the sea, and local fisherman will often stop by with fresh lobster, prawns and fish to sell or exchange for coconuts, which they use to prepare local specialities.

Some of the cays possess expansive Mangrove Forests. These glorious wetlands are fully preserved in their pristine state and are home to various wildlife species including mangrove and "ghost crabs", indigenous and migratory birds, and myriad aquatic species.

Protected according to international law, the Mangroves are like an "anchor" into the earth for a coral cay, offering protection from the prevailing winds, and guaranteeing the longevity of the island.

A variety of bird-life make their home in the Cays, including a family of Pelicans, who feast on the schools of sardines that inhabit the shallow reef waters. Huge Frigate birds can often be seen soaring high above the island and native doves can be heard cooing in the mangroves. Huge and elegant Grey Herons stalk amongst the mangroves and on the reefs at low tide, as well as smaller Egrets and Terns.

Tiny Hummingbirds and bright yellow finches also appear to feast on the berries that are found on the islands.

A Coral Reef completely surrounds the Island, and is home to a huge selection of exotic aquatic species. Large beds of sea grass attract turtles and small fish, while the coral reef serves as home to many varieties of tropical species. Snorkelling is spectacular around the Island and fish are abundant.