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This is our primary hotel choice in this location, though availability is not guaranteed. If a given hotel is not available for your tour date, we will reserve you a room at a hotel of similar appeal and quality in the same area.

Pook's Hill Activities

BIRDING
Many birds nest in the area; Toucans, Jacamars, Spectacled Owls, Ferruginous Pygmy Owls and of course, numerous types of hummingbirds. Pook's Hill Reserve has been endorsed by ornithologists as in a league of it's own for birding.

HORSEBACK RIDING
The varied trail under the jungle canopy, through the river and into the Roaring River Valley offers riders an interesting and exciting ride; suitable for both novice and experienced riders.

SWIMMING
Swim in the crystal clear jungle pools of the Roaring River or enjoy a "tube float" along the two mile stretch of river adjoining Pook's Hill Reserve.

WALKING/HIKING
Pook's Hill Reserve is a delight to explore. There are several well marked paths and trails. There is an information sheet about the plants and trees and a guide is readily available to accompany visitors.

RIVER TRAIL
1/2 - 3/4 hour trail. An easy walk through prime jungle and riverside, past the giant Strangler Fig, the Cortez, Ironwood and Mahogany.

JUNGLE TRAIL
1-2 hour trail. A hike under the canopy, between the hills and through hidden plazas. This trail is marked with tape and we recommend a compass or guide, as it is easy to become disorientated in the mature jungle.

An Iguana Rearing and Release Program was set up in 1996. In March 1997, one hundred Green Iguanas were released in the Pook's Hill Reserve and Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. The program is on course for a further release in March 1998. The Iguanas are housed in an enclosure in the grounds and visitors are welcome to see and learn about them. To fund the project an "Adoption Option" was set up. For $30.00BZ an Iguana can be adopted and named. For adopting you receive an "Adoption Option" T-shirt plus information about the program.

For further information please write to "Adoption Option" Pook's Hill, P.O. Box 14, Belmopan, Belize, Central America.