Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledåd, or Fort Soledad, the last of four Spanish fortifications built in the village of Umatac, is located atop a steep bluff called Chalan Aniti, or Path of the Ancestors.
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The village of Umatac is located on the southwestern coast of the island and is home to some of Guam’s most visited scenic and historical sites including the Cetti Bay overlook and Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledåd, or Fort Soledad.
The legend of Puntan Påtgon (Child’s Point) is a folktale about a powerful man who becomes envious of his child’s superior strength: Long, long ago giants are said to have lived in the Mariana Islands.
With all of the modern attractions Guam has to offer, it might be hard to imagine a time when Guam’s villages were led by Chamorro chieftains and their valorous feats.
The ancient latte stones, or simply latte, are a modern symbol of Chamorro strength and identity.
Little is known about who may have created the approximately 50 pictographs that line the walls of the cave or when they were created.
Although residents of Guam know Tumon as the tourism sector, filled with luxury shopping, dining, and hotels piercing the sky, it’s also home to sites that hold rich and impactful histories like many other villages on Guam.
Whether you opt to rent a car or arrange for a tour by bus or van, you can’t miss out on a visit to Guam’s south side.
Editor’s note: The U.S. territory of Guam is comprised of 19 villages, many with their own distinct character, history and points of interest.
Mount Lamlam, the highest peak in Guam, rises 406 meters (1,332 feet) above the deep blue waters surrounding the island.
Here are some great spots on the island to sit and chill out with your friends or maybe even by yourself if you want some reflection time.
Ritidian Point may be famed for its powdery, white sand and jeweled waters, but beyond the splendors of its shoreline lies much to see.
The Chamorro village of Pagat existed on the shelf overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Evidence to date indicates the site was occupied from before Christ to sometime after 1700.
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