Sibun River

Sibun River

The Sibun River is a river in Belize which drains a large central portion of the country. It starts in the Maya Mountains, at approximately 800 meters above sea level, and flows through a gorge until it reaches an alluvial floodplain, where citrus and cacao are planted. Before the river reaches the village of Freetown Sibun, river figs and spiny bamboo are common along its banks; along the stretch of river between the coast and the village, mangroves are predominant. It empties into the Caribbean Sea, south of Belize City.

The Sibun Watershed Association is a local organization focused on environmental issues within the watershed.


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