12 miles from Belmopan and 21 miles from San Ignacio. Pook's Hill Lodge is located at the foothills of the Maya Mountains in the Cayo District of Belize, bordering the Roaring River and Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. Ideal for adventures, researchers, birders, families, and those looking to explore all that Belize has to offer.

Experience the adventure of the Belizean rainforest; the early mists, the wealth of birds and wildlife; discover hidden Mayan ruins; float along a crystal clear jungle river. Join the journey to the Ancient Maya Underworld; saddle up for adventure!!
Pook's Hill Lodge is located at the foothills of the Maya Mountains in the Cayo District of Belize, bordering the Roaring River and Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. Pook's Hill is a nature lodge in the Cayo District, the Maya heartland of Belize. It is located within a 300 acre Private Nature Reserve of primary rainforest set in the foothills of the Maya Mountains and borders on the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, a 6,800 acre rainforest sanctuary which is home to colorful toucans, butterflies, hummingbirds, howler monkeys and jaguars. The lodge surrounds a small Maya plaza with rolling lawns, leading to a river and jungle. Each cabana has a private bathroom, 24 hr electricity and a fan. Enjoy a cool drink in the open bar and delicious Caribbean-style cuisine in the lantern-lit dining room

The main building, also designed in the traditional Mayan style, nestles on the hillside, looking down over the lawns to the creek and dense forest below.Lantern-lit evening meals of European and Caribbean dishes are served buffet style. The Verandah Bar and Lounge is a large thatched open space, comfortably furnished. There is a small but interesting library. The tranquil environment is ideal for simply relaxing.

Activities at the lodge include birding, horseback riding, hiking, river tubing and swimming. The lodge is walking distance from the cave, Tunichil Mucnal, the most adventurous caving expedition in Belize.

The Cabanas, built in the traditional Mayan style with high thatched roofs are fully screened, spacious and cool.