Places to Visit in Guam

  • Hagåtña - (formerly Agana or Agaña), is the capital of the island and the seat of government. Sightseeing spots include: the Chamorro Village on Wednesday nights; a multi-storeyed latte stone built next to Adelup on the beach; the Council of the Arts and Humanities gallery; and the Guam Preservation Trust's historic walking tour of the village - the tour includes pre-war latte stones, Spanish Era buildings, and WWII fortifications.  Visit on July 21 and you'll see the annual Liberation Day parade.
  • Agana Heights - Suburban area in the hills above Hagåtña. Fort Apugan, a Spanish Era fort looks out over Hagåtña Bay and the island.
  • Asan - Home to the War in the Pacific Park's Asan Beach Park. The park preserves the shoreline where the Marines and Army landed to retake the island in 1944.
  • Inarajan - Gef Pa'go Cultural Park - features handicrafts, dance performances and local food.
  • Mangilao - Home to higher learning institutions on the island - the University of Guam and Guam Community College
  • Tumon - Tourism district that features high-end shopping and hotels, bustling nightlife and adult entertainment.
  • Umatac - Visit during March to see a re-enactment of Ferdinand Magellan's landing, complete with burning huts and angry islanders.
Talofofo Falls, Guam, USA

Talofofo Falls, Guam, USA

Local Currency in Yap, Micronesia

Local Currency in Yap, Micronesia

Beaches of White Sand, Guam

Beaches of White Sand, Guam