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Guam is a territory of the United States situated in the Western Pacific Ocean and is the largest and most Southern island in the Mariana Islands which lie three-quarters of the way between Hawaii and the Philippines.
It is a great place to visit with its tropical sandy beaches, historical sites and plenty of entertainment. The capital of Guam is Hagatna and one of the main attractions there is Chamorro Village which is in Pasco Park, Hagatna where visitors can learn about Guam's culture and food in the village.
Being a tropical island along the equator you are guaranteed good weather although there is a rainy season from July to November. If you want guaranteed dry weather you should go there between December and June when the average rainfall is considerably lower.
There are no language problems in June as they all speak English and all the tourist leaflets are printed in both English and Japanese as they get a lot of Japanese tourists there.
If you love watersports Guam is the place to go as you can enjoy every conceivable watersport there including scuba diving, kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing and more. A popular tourist site to do this is Cocos Island which lies just a mile off the southern coast. It is uninhabited but many tourists visit this paradise with miles of white sandy beaches and boat trips out to sea to enjoy watching the dolphins.
A must see attraction in Guam is the famous 30 foot waterfall in Talofofo Falls Park. The waterfall is part of the Ugum River and you can swim in the pool below the falls.
There is a large selection of accommodation to suit all budgets in Guam ranging from five star hotels to motel-type accommodation and most of the major car rental companies have outlets on the island making it easy for tourists to rent a car.
CLIMATE
Between 75-86 degrees Fahrenheit (26-30 degrees Celsius), averaging 81 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius)
SEASONS
Dry season from December to May, Rainy season from June to November.
RAINFALL
Annual average is about 80 inches.
Guam’s open ocean is not only home to diverse coral and marine life; it’s one of Micronesia’s most affordable places to dive. Home to a variety of dives for each certification level, the island’s waters stay from 82-86 degrees Fahrenheit year round, with visibility up to 150 feet. Dive environments for beginners and more experienced divers are concentrated more heavily in the south, with the exception of a few accessible dive spots in northern Guam.
World’s Best Snorkeling & Diving in Guam!
Accommodations in Guam range from affordable motels to high-end luxury resorts. There are smaller, unique boutique-like hotels as well as major hotel chains such as the Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, Hyatt, Outrigger and Westin that are primarily located in Tumon, the island’s main tourist district. The southern areas of Guam also offer serene,
country-like accommodations to visitors of Guam.
Accomodations in Guam!
What better way to discover Guam while taking in water and land sports? The island’s ocean is an open playground to water sports enthusiasts who enjoy swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, jet skiing, kite boarding, parasailing and diving. The best snorkeling spots for both beginners and experienced snorkelers are on the protected reefs of the Tumon Bay Marine Preserve, the Piti Bomb Holes
and in the southern village of Merizo. View more! (Download)
Adventures and sites on GUAM!
Guam is a golfer’s paradise with seven picturesque golf courses including Leo Palace Resort, Onward Talofofo Golf Club, STARTS Guam Golf Resort, Onward Mangilao Golf Club, Guam International Country Club, Windward Hills Country Club and Country Club of the Pacific. These resort courses feature various degrees of difficulty and are located in magnificent spots throughout the island. View more!
Guam’s Magnificent Golf!
Getting to Guam!
GUAM Events Calendar
GUAM Map -- Click map, drag and zoom. Neighboring States
Check out Guam’s travel packages
Entry requirements for Guam are the same as any U.S. destination. Although U.S. citizens are required to possess a U.S. passport, on a case-by-case basis, photo I.D. and proof of citizenship may be accepted. Citizens of most other countries must have a valid passport and a U.S. visa.
Several countries througout Asia and Europe are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program.
Guam is about 6,000 miles from San Francisco; 3,800 miles west of Honolulu; 1,500 miles south of Japan; 1,596 miles from the Philippines; 2,026 miles east of Hong Kong; and 1,922 miles east of Shanghai. Visit the A.B. Won Pat International Airport website for flying times from Asia, Australia, Micronesia, Russia, and North America.
