Itinerary
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Stop At: Chamorro Village, Hagatna, Guam Mariana Islands
Ancient Chamorro society revolved heavily around agriculture. The Chamorros created a 13-month calendar based on moon cycles to track the changing seasons. This allowed them to know precisely when to begin planting or harvesting certain crops each year.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Puntan Dos Amantes (Two Lover’s Point), GRM2+XXQ, Tamuning, Guam
This point is deeply rooted in the history of the indigenous Chamorro people. It gets its name from an ancient legend.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: WWII Memorial “The Last Mission”, JR6X+9XG, Dededo, Guam
It commemorates an American bombing run targeting oil fields in Akita, Japan. It was to be one of the longest bombings runs ever attempted, covering almost 4,000 miles over the course of 17 hours. The mission did destroy the fields, but that wasn’t what made it special: on their return flight, the bombers received stunning news over their radios. Japan had surrendered! The war was over. Their run had been, quite literally, the last mission of World War II.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ritidian Point, Route 3A, Hagatna, Guam Mariana Islands
Ritidian Point, the northernmost point of Guam. You’ll definitely want to hop out of the car and take in the views here. They’re some of the best on the entire island! Here you’ll also find the Guam National Wildlife Refuge, home to exotic endangered creatures. This includes the gigantic coconut crab, the world’s largest terrestrial arthropod. It’s also home to the green sea turtle, which can grow up to four feet long and weigh over 300 lbs! If you’re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of a Mariana eight-spot butterfly, a delicate umber insect that lives only on these islands.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Onward Mangilao Golf Club, Route 15, Pagat, Mangilao, Guam 96923 Mariana Islands
Thanks to stunning views of the Pacific, this is one of the top 100 golf courses in the world. Designed by world-famous golf course architect Robin Nelson. It features sweeping, panoramic views of the ocean – particularly at the “signature” Hole 12!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Country Club of the Pacific, #215 CCP Lane, Yona, Guam 96915 Mariana Islands
This 18-hole golf course dotted with coconut trees might seem a little out of place, but where else can you get these stunning views of the Pacific while you practice your swing? Of course, maintaining a green like this is not easy on a tropical island, especially during the rainy season.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Malojloj Falls, Aslinget River, Inarajan, Guam
These natural falls are not only beautiful, but they’re also great for more adventurous sorts looking to do some cannonballs! At their highest point, the falls reach about 25 feet. Not too daunting, but great for a bit of adrenaline.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Inarajan Natural Pool, 4, Inarajan, Guam
The rocky, natural, saltwater pool is fully sheltered from the ocean waves. Natural reef barriers create a peaceful zone for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. Plus, you’ll find plenty of colorful fish flitting around the reefs!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Merizo Bell Tower, 7M89+87M, Merizo, Guam
Father Cristobal de Canals built the Merizo Bell Tower in the early 1900s. Universally loved for his efforts to improve the community, Cristobal’s tower has become a symbol of pride for the locals.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fort Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, Umatac Bay, Umatac, Guam 96915 Mariana Islands
At one time, there were four forts like this in this area, all built by Spanish settlers eager to defend their new land from any seaborne threats. This is the only one that remains. In the 16- and 1700s, this bay was crucial to the Spanish settlement on Guam. Huge galleon ships laden with goods would sail the Pacific, bringing trade, wealth, and comfort even to relatively remote outposts like Guam by way of this bay.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Lamlam Summit, Umatac, Guam
Believe it or not, it’s true! Although it gets there by cheating a little. You see, the vast majority of Mount Lamlam is underwater. In fact, it stretches all the way down to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest known point in the entire ocean. At its lowest point, the Mariana Trench is over 36,000 feet deep. So this is TECHNICALLY the world’s tallest mountain, standing at almost 38,000 ft. Everest is only 29,000 ft! And now you have some fun trivia to keep in your back pocket.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sella Bay Overlook, Sella Bay, Umatac, Guam
This is the start of a short hiking trail down to the Bay itself. It’s about 45 minutes one way, and well worth it if you have the time. You’ll even get to cross over an old, intact Spanish bridge near the bottom!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piti Guns, FM6V+MQ2, Piti, Guam
Ironically, other guns like these were successfully installed all over the rest of the island. But those were all destroyed during the battle. Only these unused guns remain. Nevertheless, they show us what impressive defenses the Japanese had established all over the island, and are worth a quick trip.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Latte of Freedom, Hagatna, Guam Mariana Islands
That grand cement structure is the Latte of Freedom. No, it’s not named for a drink you can get from Starbucks…. “Latte” is a Chamorro word for structures like this–stone pillars with a cup-shaped stone on top. Many such lattes can be found in undisturbed places around the island, and the practice dates back over a thousand years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Guam Pacific War Museum, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Mariana Islands
As you’ve learned, World War II had a profound impact on this small island, so it’s no wonder there’s a museum dedicated to it. The Pacific War Museum, however, wasn’t built by Guam’s government, or even the American military. It was built and filled by one individual.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de España, FQF2+HM3, Hagåtña, 96910, Guam
In 1736, the plaza was originally home to the Spanish Governor’s Palace during Spain’s occupation. That small circular structure with the red roof is called the Chocolate House — where Spanish government officials would greet and entertain guests.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica, Hagatna, Guam Mariana Islands
The original basilica was built all the way back in 1669 when Spanish missionaries were first setting up shop on the island. The goal of such churches was not only to provide a place for the settlers to worship but also to provide a base from which the missionaries could convert the local Chamorro.
Duration: 10 minutes
