The island of Guam has a large number of natural attractions
which include tropical waterfalls, historic sites, and beautiful
beaches. In addition to these natural attractions, travelers can also find
historical landmarks and ruins
relating to the Spanish era and World War II.
The island
is also rich in local culture, and attractions such as the
Chamorro Village, Gef Pa'go, and Latte Stone Park help visitors
experience and understand the culture of the island and the
Chamorro people.
Travelers to Guam will be sure to find
attractions on the island that will keep them busy whether they
like history, art, adventure, or even just want to party it up
on a tropical island.
To learn about all the attractions the tropical island of Guam
has to offer visitors, continue reading through our Guam
attractions guide for an in-depth look of all the Guam
attractions - complete with detailed information, photos, and
reviews.
Top Guam Attractions
Two Lovers Point
Location: Tumon, Guam Probably
the most popular natural Guam attraction is Two Lovers Point, a
lookout located on a cliff line on the northern end of Tumon
which overlooks the bay and hotels. Almost all visitors to
Guam make a stop at Two Lovers Point which has been transformed
into a park with a lookout tower which provides the best views
from the cliff line. If you plan a vacation to Guam this
is one attraction you won't want to miss out on, and be sure to
bring your camera so you can take some pictures of the panoramic
views this Guam attraction has to offer. There is a small
fee of a few dollars you have to pay for visitors who want to
access the lookout tower at Two Lovers Point, but the view is
well worth it!
Chamorro Village
Location:
Hagatna, Guam Located in the village
of Hagatna, Chamorro Village is a group of small red-top
concrete huts filled with all sorts of vendors who sell
everything from Chamorro arts, crafts, hand-made jewelry, and
food. If your looking for a unique and special gift which
reflects the island of Guam then this is the place to get it.
Every Wednesday night there is a night market at the Chamorro
Village where everyone from all over the island come to enjoy
some great food, live music, cultural performances, and much
more. Vendors at the village are required to promote the
culture of Guam by selling "Made in Guam" products and serving
local food so if you want to experience what Guam is all about
then don't forget to stop by this attraction.
Tumon Bay
Location: Tumon, Guam A long strip of white
sandy beaches and calm refreshing ocean waters surrounded by a
protected coral reef, Tumon Bay is the perfect place for
swimming activities and getting that all important sun tan while
on the island of Guam. Tumon Bay, as it's name suggests,
is located in the village of Tumon and is a few minutes walking
distance from all the hotels located in Tumon. In fact,
most hotels are located directly on the coastline of the bay.
The bay is a protected marine preserve and in some areas of the
bay fishing and the harvesting or taking of coral is prohibited.
Tumon Bay is a popular location for paddling; paddling
teams and their canoes can be seen all along the bay just before
the sunset hours.
Latte Stone Park
Location:
Hagatna, Guam Learn
about the history and culture of Guam;
Latte Stone Park which is located in the village of Hagatna
provides tourists and visitors a glimpse at ancient Chamorro
history through the display of several latte stones within the
park grounds. It was said that latte stones were used in
ancient Chamorro times as the foundation to hold up Chamorro
houses. Latte stones can be found in various sizes and it is
believed the larger the latte stone used the larger the hut and
more important someone was who lived in the hut. Others
say that only chiefs or Chamorros of significant status lived in
huts supported by these latte stone pillars.
Talofofo Falls
Location:
Talofofo, Guam The most popular
waterfall in all of Guam, Talofofo Falls is located in the
village of Talofofo. The grounds around Talofofo Falls
have been transformed into a resort park and there is a small
fee to gain entrance into the park. If you plan on
sightseeing around the southern part of Guam during your visit
to the island, Talofofo Falls is a must see Guam attraction.
The waterfall can also provide a refreshing stop from the hot
tropical climate of the island; you can take a dip in the
pool of fresh water located right below the falls or experience
the flow of the cascading water by going directly under the
waterfall. While at Talofofo Falls there are a number of
other attractions within the park grounds you can also discover.
