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Pook’s Hill is a Mayan ruin in Cayo District in Belize
background
This city dates from the Classical period (550 to 950 AD). In the middle of the ruin is the Pook’s Hill Lodge. Research has shown that the entire area around Pook's Hill was surrounded by residential buildings. Commercial contacts with the coast as well as with Tikal and Caracol could be proven.
getting there
If you drive the Western Highway from Belize City to Guatemala, there is a turning south at Mile 52 near the town of Teakettle. Pook's Hill is also shown here. This junction leads to Pook's Hill after 9 km. If you arrive by bus, you can be picked up from the lodge from Teakettle.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
The Mayan site consists of a small square around which there are some structures. The plaza is exactly aligned with the cardinal points. Four larger structures limit the space in each direction
- North and South buildings. This is probably a residential wing.
- West building
- East building. This is a mortuary shrine where the remains of the deceased were kept and offerings were left.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Pook’s Hill Lodge. Tel.: 501 820 2017.
