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Pook’s Hill, Cayo

In the very heart of the ethereal jungle of Belize, Pook’s Hill is home to hundreds of species of Belizan wildlife.

You are, after all, in the midst of Belize’s dense rainforest – home to an astonishing variety of wildlife. Over 300 different species of tropical birds flit through the canopy or drop down to glistening streams to drink and feed. Mature mahogany trees, Spanish cedar, ceiba and a proliferation of bushes and ferns are the natural habitat of buzzing insects, iguanas, tapir, jaguars, howler monkeys, humming birds, spectacled owls, emerald toucanets…

And you. If you’re staying at Pook’s Hill, the rainforest is your home. This jungle lodge borders the Roaring River and Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. It’s the ideal setting if you like your wildlife exploration and want to discover the rich Mayan, Caracol and Tikal archaeological heritage of Belize.

Pook’s Hill, at a glance

  • Rainforest setting in a 300 acre private reserve
  • 11 thatched cabanas with full screening, master bedrooms with private bathrooms
  • Forest or plaza views – two cabanas are set above the forest floor on raised platforms
  • Main lodge encompasses an ancient Mayan site
  • Mayan, Belizean and European cuisine served in a lantern-lit dining room overlooking the forest canopy

For leisure and pleasure

  • Sublime wildlife and birding tours
  • Night walks to discover the forest after dark
  • Visits to a howler monkey sanctuary
  • Access to Caracol temples and Tikal temples
  • Trips to Xunantunich and Cahal Pech Maya archaeological sites
  • Within easy reach of Actun Tunichil Muknal site and famous cave
  • Adventure swimming and tubing in the Roaring River
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  • We have travelled with TUTC six times, the most recent was to New Zealand last year. The trip was very well organised as usual, with excellent accommodation and a wide variety of experiences. We had booked to go to Australia with them this year but due to Covid this was cancelled, Ultimate handled the situation very professionally and promptly refunded the whole of our deposit without any quibble.

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    DN, August 2020