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Guam✨ 8 best things to do in Guam

Things to do in Guam

1. Snorkel Tumon BayFloat over coral and tropical fish in a calm, protected lagoon right in front of the main beach strip.
2. Watch sunset at Two Lovers PointGaze from a dramatic clifftop over the Philippine Sea where a local legend of doomed lovers is set.
3. Explore Hagåtña's Plaza de EspañaWander the ruins of the Spanish governor's palace and visit Latte Stone Park nearby.
4. Eat at a village fiestaJoin a patron saint's celebration for red rice, kelaguen and barbecue shared with the whole village.
5. Tour the southern villagesDrive past Umatac's Spanish fort, Cetti Bay overlook and the natural seawater pools of Inarajan.
6. Visit War in the Pacific National Historical ParkWalk among wartime relics and memorials at the beaches where the 1944 landings took place.
7. Hike to Ritidian PointVisit a wildlife refuge with a pristine beach and limestone forest at the island's northern tip.
8. Dive with WWII wrecksExplore Apra Harbor, where ships from two world wars lie close together on the seabed.

Guam🗺️ Where to visit in Guam

Where to go in Guam

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  TumonWest coast · beaches & resortsGuam's main tourist hub, with a sheltered lagoon, shopping and nightlife.
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  HagåtñaCapital · historyThe small capital holds Spanish-era plazas, the Cathedral-Basilica and latte stones.
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  Two Lovers PointNorth of Tumon · clifftopIconic cliffs with sweeping coastal views, especially at sunset.
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  UmatacSouth coast · village & historyThe village associated with Magellan's arrival, with the hilltop ruins of Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
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  Ritidian PointNorth · wildlife refugeA protected area of beaches, reef and native forest with ancient cave art.
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  InarajanSoutheast · village & poolsA historic village with Spanish-style houses and natural rock pools by the sea.

Guam🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Guam

Best time to visit Guam

Guam is hot and humid all year, with temperatures barely changing between seasons. The difference is rainfall: a clear dry season early in the year and a wet, typhoon-prone season in late summer and autumn.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Hagåtña (approximate averages).

Guam🎉 Festivals & events in Guam

• March
  Mes CHamoruA month celebrating CHamoru language and culture with dance, crafts, food and events across the island.
• July
  Liberation DayOn 21 July Guam marks the 1944 liberation with a large parade, carnival and family gatherings.
• Year-round
  Village fiestasEach village honours its patron saint with a Mass, procession and an enormous shared feast.

Guam🧭 Guam itinerary ideas

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Guam🎒 Backpacking Guam – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $70–110 a day

• Public transport is limited; a rental car is the easiest way to explore, though tourist trolley buses cover the Tumon area.
• Guam has few hostels – look for budget motels or guesthouses and compare prices outside Japanese and Korean holiday peaks.
• Eat cheaply at the Chamorro Village night market in Hagåtña, where barbecue and local dishes are served.
• Many beaches and hiking spots are free; pack your own snorkel gear to avoid rental costs.
• Bring plenty of water and sun protection when hiking in the hot, humid south.

Guam🛡️ Safety & money in Guam

Emergency: 911 police, fire & ambulance

Guam🛬 Getting to Guam

Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport is the gateway, with frequent flights from Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Honolulu.

✈️ Cheap flights to Guam: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Guam💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Guam

• Guam's motto is 'Where America's Day Begins', as it is one of the first US places to see each new day.
• The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the world's oceans, lies southwest of Guam.
• An invasive brown tree snake wiped out most of Guam's native forest birds.
• Guam is the largest and southernmost island of the Mariana archipelago.
• CHamoru is an official language alongside English and is taught in schools.

Guam❓ Guam travel FAQ

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