Arizona’s Havasupai Falls to Reopen to Tourist in February

After a three-year-long closure, Arizona's Havasupai falls will reopen to tourists on February 2.

According to the Havasupai Tribe, the northern Arizona waterfalls, which are located on the Havasupai Reservation, will reopen for permit holders on February 1. Since 2020, the falls have been closed to tourists to prevent COVID-19 spreading.

According to the official tourism Facebook page, currently, travelers who were affected by COVID-19's closure won't be allowed to make reservations for 2023. The reservation process for 2024 will open in February 2024.

This opening comes months after severe flooding in the area, which caused many trails and bridges to be destroyed. However, the tribe stated that it was open for visitors.

"With limited access to meaningful healthcare, closing the reservation was the best way to keep our community safe and healthy. We have remained closed to tourists since that time," the tribe wrote in a notice, adding, "While you may see downed trees on the trails where the flood crashed through, you will also see flourishing flora and fauna and new waterfall flows. This is truly a great time to visit and please know that we are eager to welcome tourists back to our beautiful Reservation starting February 1, 2023 for current permit holders."

If you don't have a permit but are interested in traveling this year, you can purchase a reservation from a transfer list. You will need to create an account on the official site. Each day, you can check for openings at 8 a.m. local.

Red rocks and a turquoise-green pool make the falls one of the most stunning in the world. Despite the fact that water flow was affected by the October floods, the tribe stated earlier in the month that the beautiful turquoise-colored pool is "still as blue as ever."

 

Source: travelandleisure.com