Sights in Guam

1. Ritidian Point

   • Guam
   • Sights › Beach

   At the northernmost tip of Guam is Ritidian Point, a national wildlife refuge and the site of one of Guam's most pristine sandy beaches. On weekdays the beach is gorgeously empty except for a few stray fishermen, while on weekends it fills with families and picnickers.

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2. Umatac

   • Guam
   • Sights › Fortress

   This unspoilt, friendly village is soaked in history. Prior to Magellan's 1521 landing in Umatac Bay, a spot just north of Umatac was reckoned by the Chamorros to be where the first people were created; they celebrated the event annually. Then came Magellan whose landing is now celebrated in the village each March.

   Opposite the Magellan monument in the village centre are the ruins of the Saint Dionicio Church, originally built in the 1690s, reconstructed in 1862, and destroyed by an earthquake in 1902.

   There's a Japanese Zero fighter plane in the bay about 137m (449ft) from the beach and 50m (164ft)under water - it makes for a good dive.

   On your way out of town you'll see…

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3. Two Lovers Point

   • Guam
   • Sights › Monument

   The beautifully landscaped Two Lovers Point, or Puntan Dos Amantes, is at the top of a 125m (410ft)limestone cliff. This sheer coastal lookout is the focus of a legend concerning two young Chamorro lovers who jumped to their deaths from this jagged cliff. A giant gilded statue of the entwined lovers is set atop a pedestal.

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