The Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Osa Peninsula partially re-opened yesterday, Wednesday, October 11, said conservation officials.

Domestic and foreign tourists will be able to explore some areas of the park, said the National System Conservation Areas (SINAC) in a statement, due to highly saturated soils and fallen trees and debris on some paths.

The La Lorena visitor’s center was re-opened with access to the Madrigal river, and the Sirena and San Pedrillo  visitor’s centers are only accessible by sea.

Corcovado and national parks on the Caribbean coast remain open; while others remain closed due to the ravages of Tropical Storm Nate a week ago.

The general public, guides and tour operators should take into account that the park’s partial re-opening may be temporary, and closures may go into effect again depending on upcoming reports and recommendations of the National Emergency Commission, said SINAC.