The heavy rainfall in several parts of Belize has dissipated and the sun is shining, however, several areas in central and northern Belize continuing to experience serious flooding and several major tourism attractions remained closed to visitors.

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) advises that all highways and bridges are passable including the temporary causeway at Kendall on the Sittee River in the southern Highway, however, drivers are urged to exercise caution.

National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) report:

The following Archaeological sites closed:

• Xunantunich
• Caracol
• El Pilar
• Barton Creek
• Caves Branch
• Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave

Belize Audubon Society (BAS) report:

The following National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries closed:

• Guanacaste National Park
• Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
• Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve
• St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park
• Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Victoria Peak Trail

Hotels in all tourism destinations are open with some interruption to tours and activities in those location and we encourage you to check with your hotel in regard to alternative activities.

We invite you to check back here for tourism related updates which will be posted periodically.

• Official reports from the National Emergency Management Organization - nemo.org.bz
• Current Belize weather - hydromet.gov.bz

Please feel free to email us here localtourism@travelbelize.org with any questions or concerns.

Information received from the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) and Belize Audubon Society (BAS).

Archaeological sites that are closed:

• Xunantunich
• Caracol
• El Pilar
• Barton Creek
• Caves Branch
• Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave

National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries that are closed:

• Guanacaste National Park
• Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
• Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve
• St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park

Also, The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) advises that all highways and bridges are open, but drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution while on the highways.

BELIZE CITY, Belize – October 20, 2008.

Heavy rainfall from consecutive tropical systems have resulted in severe flooding in several areas throughout Belize. The areas most affected are in the Cayo and Belize districts and, in southern Belize. There has been some damage to property and flooding of several major bridges and highways.

Motorists are advised to seek updated information on the current status of highways, bridges and access roads to visitor attractions before venturing in these areas as the roads may be impassable.

Hotels in all tourism destinations are open with some interruption to tours and activities in those locations affected by the flooded transportation routes. Southern Belize continues to be accessible via local airlines and by boat.

We invite you to check back here for tourism related updates which will be posted periodically.

• Official reports from the National Emergency Management Organization - nemo.org.bz
• Current Belize weather - hydromet.gov.bz

Please feel free to email us here localtourism@travelbelize.org with any questions or concerns.

Tourism Update - Friday, October 17th. 2008

• The Belize Audubon Society has announced that 7 protected areas have been closed because of the present weather conditions. These protected areas include the St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Guanacaste National Park, Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, Victoria Peak Natural Monument and Actun Tunichil Muknal Natural Monument.
• Halfmoon Caye Natural Monument (World Heritage Site) and Blue Hole Natural Monument (World Heritage Site) remain open until further notice.

Visitors who have driving plans throughout Belize are advised to check the highway status before embarking on their journeys.

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