The Philip S.W. Goodson Airport in Belize City reopened Tuesday, and key tourism destinations in Belize are operational following the passage of Hurricane Richard on Sunday night, according to the Belize Tourism Board.
Electricity and water supplies have been restored in San Pedro, Placencia and the districts of Toledo, Cayo and Stann Creek.
Resorts that had evacuated guests are welcoming them back.
Damage to homes, buildings and crops along the coast from Belize City south to Dangriga is considered substantial, according to initial assessments.