It is known that they came from Jamaica, settling in British Honduras (now Belize) until they reached the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua.

This was for several reasons: Quinn Hill's height offered a panoramic view of the sea, from which they could see the arrival of pirate ships as they approached "Insurance Harbor", a strategic port on the island that provided facilities for anchoring and unloading boats.

This port, "Insurance Harbor", also has historical importance since Colonel Alexander McDonald, superintendent of British Honduras (today Belize), landed on August 27, 1841.

Over time, these descendants gradually assimilated and adapted the customs and traditions of English culture.

Corn Island, along with the eastern half of Nicaragua, was a protectorate of the British Empire from 1655 to 1894, a period in which the region was called the Mosquito Coast.

The United States maintained the right to the actual or potential use of the islands until April 25, 1971, the date on which the agreement was officially canceled with the repeal of the Chamorro-Bryan treaty, under the presidency of Anastasio Somoza Debayle, from July 14, 1970.

For the rest of the year, when tropical low pressure dominates, rainfall is extremely heavy, helped by the coast being shaped in such a manner as to intercept winds from the south as prevail during the northern summer.

The only other public transportation option is the bus that circles the island clockwise and costs ten cordobas.

Tourism on the islands has grown considerably, with their many surrounding coral reefs making them a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling.

[citation needed] The cuisine of Corn Island is varied; most of the dishes are seafood- and boco-based.

Corn Island's typical dishes include crab soup, rondon, fried fish, and rice with shrimp.