Jade is an upscale eco-resort nestled in the primary rainforest of Western Belize. Adjacent to a 7,000-acre reserve and the Roaring River, it lies just four miles from the renowned ATM cave. Thatch-roofed cabanas encircle an ancient Maya site and offer stunning views of the jungle canopy. Each cabana features a private bathroom with hot water, 24-hour electricity, and ceiling fans.
The resort provides a wide range of day tours to attractions in Western Belize and offers transportation services to destinations across Belize and Tikal in Guatemala. Guests can enjoy unique jungle experiences in a spectacular natural setting, making Jade an ideal spot to unwind and explore the region's treasures.
Jade operates sustainably, using water from a nearby stream, solar power, and food sourced from the property and local farmers.
Jade Jungle Resort (Formerly Pook's Hill) - Mineral Resorts Properties
The Jade Property: A Brief History
In the 1990s, the Jade property was carved out of the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve to act as a buffer between the reserve and nearby development. The original owners built a private road, cleared the land, and established the first cabanas and lodge, which operated as Pook’s Hill Lodge for nearly 30 years.
At the heart of the lodge is an ancient Maya Plaza, partially restored between 1999 and 2004. In 2023, Mineral Resorts acquired the property to build on the legacy of the original owners. Since then, we’ve upgraded the accommodations and added new amenities to enhance your experience.
Sharing Joy
Their mission is clear: to share joy.
While fun and excitement are fleeting, joy is a lasting sense of contentment and well-being that comes from living a life aligned with one's values.
Their vision is to create a resort focused on adventure, health, and wellness.
Responsible Travel
Jade's Commitment to Sustainability and Community
Local Impact: Jade creates jobs, supports local artisans, and contributes to rainforest conservation efforts in Belize, working with leaders to advance tourism, the economy, and leadership development.
Energy: A solar array powers the resort on sunny days, with backup systems for cloudy weather, encouraging energy conservation.
Water: The resort uses a sustainable gravity-fed water system from a nearby artesian spring, with multi-stage septic filtration to return water safely to the environment.
Hot Water: Hot water is sustainably heated using Cohune nuts, avoiding reliance on gas or electricity.
Drinking Water: Spring water is filtered for purity and safety.
Food: Jade grows fresh produce on-site using aeroponic towers and partners with local farmers for additional ingredients, ensuring meals are sustainable and nutrient-rich.
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
Jack Charney
3 hours ago
The persons I spoke with knew the material. I wont know until I actually take the trip if it was all correct but at this point they were helpful in finding a trip that met my criteria
SS
4 days ago
Creating a checklist was very beneficial and meeting objectives on certain dates helped as well (to keep my trip organized). The Adventure Travel personnel helped keep me on track which is why my trip was so successful. Communication from both travel agencies (AT/MT) was vital.
Iziah Carthens
5 days ago
This is an amazing company to work with. I generally do not use tour companies as I am more of an independent traveller so I was slightly reticent. They were fantastic from the start - 10/10 - from lining up a phone call to discuss requirements, then their ongoing communication in the lead up to the tour and during it (thank you, Franny and Phen). They also explored cost-effective options (eg group transfers). The tour was in Patagonia so Adventure Life organised a pickup from the El Calafate airport to the El Chalten accommodation, two day hikes with a private guide and then to the El Calafate accommodation. A tour coordinator came to the hotel to explain, using the maps, what was involved in each day tour and what should be expected, and patiently answered all questions. The tour guide Marcos was excellent - very professional, knowledgable, communicative and at all times felt very safe with his navigational skills (important in the Patagonian wilderness). On the second day I forgot to take hiking poles so Marcos kindly gave me his. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing and would happily recommend and book through them again.
Petrina Sta
1 week ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
1 week ago
Adventure Life was a pleasure to work with. They helped us find different options for our charter and answered a lot of questions with patience and clarity.
