Travel Guide Laguna De Perlas

A superb 518 km² lagoon, perhaps one of the most beautiful in the region. Roberth Clarence, the deposed king, settled here with his Council of State in 1894 after being expelled from Bluefields, when Nicaragua militarily occupied the area, and to prevent any further British incursions. Laguna de Perlas is the name not only of the lagoon, but also of a small, peaceful village to the south of it, inhabited mainly by Creoles, with a few Miskitos and natives of other ethnic groups. The village is very isolated from the rest of the country, but modern technology is gradually arriving. The village has electricity, but it is cut off at night (from 1am to 9am). As with the other villages in the region, a shuttle boat service (small motorboats called pangas) takes you from one village to another, particularly to and from Bluefields. A road link was also inaugurated some ten years ago (but the journey is longer and less convenient). The main economic activity is fishing, making it an excellent destination for fish, lobster and shrimp (depending on the season). You'll find several small hotels here, as well as a range of catering options. We recommend staying a few days and taking advantage of the opportunity to go on an excursion to the paradise islets of Cayos Perlas and to visit the Miskito villages of Awas and Kahkabila.