Pook's Hill
This isolated jungle resort is set on the grounds of an actual Maya ruin in the midst of a lush forest and a 121-hectare (300-acre) private reserve, a stone’s throw from the famed cave Actun Tunichil Muknal (). That proximity gives Pook Hill’s guests a huge advantage: they can usually tour the caves a good hour earlier than the hoi polloi, seeing them before the crowds descend. Beyond the ATM cave, Pook’s Hill offers complimentary on-site activities that you won’t find at all resorts, including guided birding in the morning, night walks, jungle hikes and tours of that Mayan site. Its just off the ancient central plaza that guests lodge in individual, thatched roof dwellings. Those highest up the hill have the best views of the surrounding forest, but they’re a little bit smaller and slightly less luxurious than the units a little lower down. My favorite cabin is Kinkajou, which is tiled with river stones. Two cabins are located below the main lodge and across a small creek; they are built on raised stilts 3.7m (12 ft.) above the ground and have large decks that are great for bird-watching. The open-air lounge and bar is lit by kerosene lanterns at night and buzzes with hummingbirds during the day. The vibe is relaxed, and perfect for meeting fellow wilderness travelers, but bring plenty of bug spray: this is a true jungle lodge.
This isolated jungle resort is set on the grounds of an actual Maya ruin in the midst of a lush forest and a 121-hectare (300-acre) private reserve, a stone’s throw from the famed cave Actun Tunichil Muknal (). That proximity gives Pook Hill’s guests a huge advantage: they can usually tour the caves a good hour earlier than the hoi polloi, seeing them before the crowds descend. Beyond the ATM cave, Pook’s Hill offers complimentary on-site activities that you won’t find at all resorts, including guided birding in the morning, night walks, jungle hikes and tours of that Mayan site. Its just off the ancient central plaza that guests lodge in individual, thatched roof dwellings. Those highest up the hill have the best views of the surrounding forest, but they’re a little bit smaller and slightly less luxurious than the units a little lower down. My favorite cabin is Kinkajou, which is tiled with river stones. Two cabins are located below the main lodge and across a small creek; they are built on raised stilts 3.7m (12 ft.) above the ground and have large decks that are great for bird-watching. The open-air lounge and bar is lit by kerosene lanterns at night and buzzes with hummingbirds during the day. The vibe is relaxed, and perfect for meeting fellow wilderness travelers, but bring plenty of bug spray: this is a true jungle lodge.
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