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Pook's Hill

Directions: At Mile 52 of Western Hwy., head south for 5 mi (8 km)
Phone: 820/2017
www.pookshillbelize.com

Price range: $$$
Location: Belmopan City

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.8/5

Fodor's Review:

When the lamps are lighted each night on the polished rosewood veranda, this low-key jungle lodge, on 300 remote acres adjoining the 6,700-acre Tapir Mountain Reserve (open only to researchers) and Actun Tunichil Muknal National Monument, is one of the most pleasant places in the Cayo. The stone-and-thatch cabañas are laid out on a grassy clearing around a small, partially excavated Mayan site. During the day you can swim, ride horses, go birding, or boat up the Roaring River to a series of caves. Dine family-style by lantern light (the cabañas do have 24-hour electricity, though some water for showers is heated by wood fires). You can hike from here to Actun Tunichil Muknal. Pros: Jungle lodge in true jungle setting, on doorstep of Actun Tunichil Muknal. Cons: Insects can be a nuisance.

Hotel Details: 11 cabañas
In-room: no phone, no TV.
In-hotel: restaurant, bar, Internet terminal.
Credit Cards: MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by ScottFalk from Washington D.C. on 3/8/09
If you're looking to get away from it all in a remote jungle setting, this is a unique, wonderful place to go. Highly recommended for those who want to see nothing much but jungle, birds, ATM cave, and still have a very nice cabana to rest in and good home-cooked meals.