GUAM VISITORS BUREAU
SETBISION BISITAN GUAHAN
401 Pale San Vitores Road | Tumon, Guam 96913
1 (671) 646-5278 | www.visitguam.org
Introduction to Guam Guam is also a gateway to the world
and America in Asia. By air travel,
our island is only three and a half
hours away from many Asian cities,
four and a half hours from Cairns
and a little over seven hours from
Hawaii. The island is an international
travel hub with regular flights to
Japan, Korea, The Philippines, The
United States and Hawaii, Australia,
Hong Kong, and Taiwan. We are
proud to be serviced by airlines such
as United Airlines, JINAIR, Delta Air
Lines, China Airlines, JAL, Eva Air,
Korean Air, and Philippine Airlines.
Our island is blessed with a warm
climate and scenic geography.
Guam’s average daily temperature
is a pleasant 85 degrees Fahrenheit
With a shape reminiscent of a such as China and is ideally situated (29 degrees Celsius). The land
footprint left in the sand, Guam is approximately nine hundred miles which comprises Guam rises from
the largest and most populated north of the equator. The thirty- the depths of the Mariana Trench,
island in Micronesia and just as its two miles of longitude Guam the deepest underwater trench in
shape implies, is also a first step covers ranges from 4 to 8 miles in the world, and the limestone cliffs
into the “many tiny islands” which width. Besides being a gateway which drop dramatically to the sea
make up this beautiful region to Micronesia, Guam is also a in the northern part of Guam are
of Micronesia. As an organized, communications, transportation contrasted with windswept rolling
unincorporated U.S. territory, Guam and financial hub for the area. We hills and panoramic views to the
is located in East Asia, is the are just a short plane ride away to south. Our highest mountain, Mt.
closest U.S. destination many of the outer islands such as Lamlam, rises in the southern part
when arriving from the Northern Mariana Islands of of the island and certainly looks tall
neighboring Saipan, Rota and Tinian, Palau, the when looking up from its base, but
countries Federated States of Micronesia and it is actually the tallest mountain in
the Marshall Islands. Conversely, the world, when measured from its
true underwater base Getting to Guam is
deep below the sea. easy, and staying
Further south, Cocos here is, too. There are
Island sits near the rear currently combined
of a turquoise lagoon over fifty hotels,
at the very southern tip resorts and motels
of Guam. on Guam which boast
over 9000 hotel
The people of Guam rooms, with new
are diverse, welcoming properties typically
and are well known for added regularly. Guam
their friendly and warm is also brimming with
hospitality. According glimmering white
to the 2010 Census wedding chapels and
from the U.S. Census has many qualified
Bureau, there are wedding companies to
island was captured by Japanese
approximately 159,358 insure the important
forces on December 10, 1941.
people living on Guam. Although day is planned with expertise and
After being occupied by the
the demographics for Guam are perfection. In the near distance,
Japanese for over two years, on
not yet available from 2010 at overlooking many of these chapels
July 21, 1944, Guam was liberated
the time of this writing, as of the is Two Lovers Point, one of Guam’s
by the U.S. and remains to this
2000 Census the population of most regularly visited sites, and
day a part of the United States.
Guam was comprised of 37.1% an often photographed landmark.
In remembrance of this event,
Chamorro, 26.3% Filipino and The legend of this sheer cliff tells
Liberation Day remains one of
11.3% other Pacific islanders. The of a young woman, who in order
the most celebrated holidays on
remaining island population is to avoid a forced marriage, ran
Guam with a colorful parade, air
comprised of Caucasian, Asian away with a true love and rather
show and island wide barbeques
and other ethnicities. All people than face separation, jumped
commemorating the occasion.
born on Guam are U.S. citizens, to their death from the top of
and the official languages the point so their love could
are Chamorro and English. live on forever. In the calm
As shown, overall Guam is a waters below, The Tumon
varied, multicultural society Bay Marine Preserve is one of
with both American and Asian Guam’s five protected marine
influences. preserves, home to more than
two hundred coral and five
The first European contact hundred marine species, which
with the Chamorro, the first helpfully can be identified
native people of Guam, was through beachside kiosks and
made by Ferdinand Magellan posters. Fish cards are also
on March 6, 1521. The Spanish available at the Guam Visitors
would consequently go on Bureau to help identify the
to rule Guam for over three vibrant sea life. In addition,
hundred years and much of Tumon Bay is also the heart
their architectural and cultural of Guam’s tourism industry,
influence can be found in where the majority of Guam’s
abundance throughout the luxury hotels and resorts can
island. More recently in history, be found.
Guam was ceded to the
U.S. following the Spanish- Guam is surrounded by a
American War of 1898 and watery playground, with world
changed hands again after the class snorkeling, diving and
taxis, trolleys and shopping buses. and crowds of locals and visitors
Golfing is a favorite pastime on the on site to enjoy the entertainment,
island, with pleasant temperatures local fiesta food, music, dancing,
year round and remarkable shopping and more at one of the
natural vistas of verdant tropical most popular night markets on the
jungle and foaming ocean waters island.
awaiting the golfer at any one of
our seven world class courses, When it comes to dining and
with over 180 holes in total, some nightlife, both the restaurants
designed by golfing legends and our bars and clubs located
such as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold throughout the island showcase
Palmer. Conveniently, all of the delicious food and memorable
golf courses on Guam are within nights. Fine dining restaurants
about a twenty minute drive from feature local and international
major hotels. cuisine, with entertaining dinner
shows and sunset cruises sailing
The Gef Pa’go Park in Inarajan into the perfect romantic evening.
was created to replicate an Top notch, modern bars and
authentic Chamorro Village and clubs feature DJ’s playing cutting
hold demonstrations in traditional edge international sets and local
water sports opportunities along weaving, cooking, coconut husking bands playing everything from
with a regulated and professional and salt making. It is located in jazz, reggae to rock. Guam is
dive industry. An outstanding the historic district of Inarajan also known as the place to go for
coral reef rings the island and our in southern Guam. Likewise, the luxury shopping, with our duty
bays boast some of the world’s Chamorro Village area in Hagåtña free retail sales environment
best snorkeling, with snorkeling has a wide selection of local shops making all purchases on island tax
in the open ocean also an option and vendors, cultural boutiques free. Department stores, malls and
with the assistance of one of and restaurants with local and fashionable boutiques offer great
Guam’s many friendly instructing international food available. On value on luxuries while local street
professionals. Diving on Guam Wednesday evenings, the village markets and festivals give a taste
is particularly spectacular, with comes alive with lights, sounds of locally produced goods.
The Blue Hole, Hap’s Reef and the
many wrecks being truly amazing
spots for diving. The visibility is
thirty to sixty feet in Apra Harbor
and up to one hundred and fifty
feet outside the reef. Guam is the
only place in the world where
shipwrecks from two world
wars lay side by side, the SMS
Cormoran and the Tokai Maru.
Sightseeing on Guam is rich in
cultural and historical significance.
Hiking the backcountry of the
island, or the “boonies” as it is
known locally can be a great
adventure and guided hikes are
available. Visitors can get around
Guam through a wide variety of
transportation, including rental
cars, scooter rentals, tour buses,
Locally made food is served the culture of Guam as well as the the race is for the great cause of
throughout the year at village surrounding islands. At this event, raising awareness for Guam’s beloved
gatherings known as fiestas, where there are many vendors selling territorial bird, the endangered Guam
tables groan under the weight of traditional arts, crafts and food rail, or ko’ko bird. Whether it is for
mouthwatering traditional dishes while displaying entertainment relaxation, adventure, culture or some
such as barbecued meats, fish and over the course of three days in combination, we welcome you to our
poultry, succulent vegetable dishes early October. Also in October, shores.
and an island staple, our famous Guam hosts the Ko’ko’ Road Race,
red rice, all eaten during cultural which is a half marathon and a 4 For international press inquiries,
exhibitions of music and art. For a person Japanese style ekiden relay please contact the GVB
taste of some more tradition, The featuring more than 1600 runners Marketing Department at
Guam Micronesia Island Fair is an from Guam, Japan, Micronesia, the guaminfo@visitguam.org.
annual event sponsored by the U.S. mainland, Australia and Asia.
Guam Visitors Bureau to showcase Besides being fun for all involved,
