Guam is the largest and southernmost island of the Marian Archipelago, which stretches along the Mariana Trench. To the south-west of it is the deepest point of the world ocean - 11 022 m.

The island is stretched from north to south for 50 km, the width in the narrowest middle part is 12 km. The north of Guam is a limestone plateau composed of corals, while the south is of volcanic origin and hilly relief. More information on wildlife and nature can be found on the Guam Island page.

The capital is Hagatna (Hagatna).

A complete list of popular places of the country can be found on the Guam Towns and Resorts page.

Guam's Core Regions

The northern region of Guam is the most sparsely populated island and is least visited by tourists. Most of the region is occupied by US military bases. Here is located Ritidian Beach (Ritidian Beach), which is considered the most beautiful beach of Guam.

The central region is the most densely populated and most visited by tourists. It is here that the capital of Guam is located, as well as the main, and in fact the only, tourist center of the island - Tumon. 90% of tourists live and spend their vacation here.

The southern region is the most picturesque on the island, but at the same time the most underdeveloped. In this area, the culture of the indigenous inhabitants of Guam-Chamorro is best preserved. Tourists here are attracted by the Coconut Island and the beaches of Talofofo Bay. Pacific beaches of Talofofo will be of interest to surfers and kitesurfers, especially during the wind season. More details - on the page on Guam.

By the way, in the "southern region" Magellan landed on Guam during his round-the-world trip.

How to get to Guam

Not so long ago, direct weekly charters of Orenburg Airlines from Khabarovsk and Vladivostok were launched on Guam, and once in two weeks - from Blagoveshchensk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. You can fly to Guam with a dock in Seoul (Korean Air) or Tokyo (Japan Airlines and Continental).

You can also use transit flights via Manila (Continental).

The duration of the flight without taking into account the connections from 16 hours and depends on the chosen flight option.

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Guam visa

For citizens of Russia on Guam there is a facilitated visa regime: a visa is not required if the period of stay does not exceed 45 days.

Customs

Import and export of foreign and national currencies is not limited. Amounts over 10 000 USD must be declared. Also mandatory declaration is imported gold.

Duty-free allowed to import up to 200 pcs. cigarettes, 50 pcs. cigars or 200 g of tobacco, up to 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages, as well as perfumes within personal needs.

It is prohibited to import weapons, drugs, meat and meat products, vegetables, fruits, seeds and flowers. Coral removal is prohibited.

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Useful phone numbers are

The Consulate-General of the Russian Federation in San Francisco: 2790 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94123; tel .: (415) 292-55-55; website.

The US Embassy in Moscow: Novinsky Boulevard, 21; tel .: 8-800-100-25-54 (for Russia the call is free), the consular department: 258-25-25, website

Consulate General of the United States in St. Petersburg: st. Furshtadskaya, 15; tel .: (812) 331-26-00

Consulate General of the United States in Vladivostok: st. Pushkinskaya, 32; tel .: (4232) 300-070

Consulate General of the United States in Yekaterinburg: st. Gogol, 15; tel .: (343) 379-30-01, 379-46-19

Tourist center of Guam: phone: 646-52-78, 646-88-61

Rescue Service: 911.

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Safety of tourists in Guam - $

As in any country in the world on Guam, one should not forget about standard security measures - keep money, documents and other valuables in the hotel safe, do not carry large sums and all the jewelry, and do not leave your things unattended, especially in crowded places places. No vaccinations are required before visiting Guam.

Drinking water is generally safe for consumption, but to avoid unpleasant surprises, it is recommended to use bottled water for drinking, cooking and ice, and cleaning your teeth.

If we talk about natural hazards, then it is worth mentioning tidal currents, which in some places form quite powerful flows, which can seriously hamper swimming and water sports.

The climate of Guam is

The climate of the island is tropical monsoon. There are two seasons: the rainy season (June-September) and the wind season (October-May). Throughout the year, Guam boasts a comfortable temperature of + 27 ... 33 ° C, which practically does not change during the day. Once in a few years there are typhoons, but the hotels of the island are reliable shelters from the whims of the elements.

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Guam hotels

The main tourist area of ​​Guam - Tumon Bay (Tumon Bay), it is here that most hotels are located. Outwardly Tumon is very similar to Hawaiian Waikiki, with a bunch of restaurants, shops and all kinds of entertainment. More information about accommodation can be found on the Guam hotels page.

Banks and exchange points

Banks are open from Monday to Thursday - from 10.00 to 15.00, on Fridays - from 10.00 to 18, and on Saturdays - from 9.00 to 12.00. ATMs are in all major cities, as well as at the airport, some hotels and shopping centers.

With credit cards of major payment systems, there will be no problems, in large cities and tourist centers they are accepted almost everywhere. The same applies to travel checks in US dollars.

Shopping and Guam Shops

There are many duty-free shops on the island. In Tumon there are boutiques of almost all world brands - Bvlgari, Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Rolex and many others.

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Kitchen and restaurants

Local restaurants are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. There are almost all the cuisines of the world - traditional Chamorro, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Korean, Mexican, French, Italian, American.

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Guam Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions

It's the variety of entertainment that sets Guam apart from other tropical islands. There are all conditions for water sports - water bicycles, motorcycles and skis, windsurfing and parasailing. The diverse landscape of Guam provides ample opportunities for trekking and jeep safari.

In addition, tropical diving, boat trips, deep-sea trolling and submarine diving are very popular among tourists.

Approximate cost of excursions: sightseeing tour of the island with a jungle cruise - 120 USD, sightseeing tour with a visit to Talofofo waterfalls - 110 USD, sightseeing tour with visiting only the main attractions of the island and a lunch of national Chamorrian dishes - 75 USD.

On the island's territory there is no sand at all, the beaches consist of coral crumbs - tiny orange grains, the so-called "starry sand."

The main attractions of the island, which are worth a visit:

  • monumental ancient Latte stones, found only in the Mariana Islands
  • Plaza of Spain, Guam Statue of Liberty, Chamorrz statue
  • Rock Two Lover's Point with a breathtaking view of Tumon
  • historical monuments of the Battle of Guam between the Japanese army and the American fleet.
  • Guam Oceanarium
  • waterfalls Talofofo
  • natural pool on the Pacific coast
  • hill Lam-Lam - the highest mountain in the world, if you take as the base the Mariana Trench
  • Alupang water amusement park
  • show micronesian dances of beautiful chamorrocks.
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Diving in Guam - $

Guam is an important hub in the Pacific for divers all over the world. Aircraft on Palau, Truk, Yap and Fiji take divers to the famous dive sites. Guam also has something to offer lovers of underwater diving.

For example, Apra Harbor Shipwreck is the only place in the world where the remains of two warships lie side by side. Or Black Coral Kingdom, the Kingdom of the Black Corals, which is a magnificent deep-water reef. A steep wall of sea fans and black corals goes 100 meters deep. In the underwater Kingdom there are two tunnels through which you can swim, watching the bizarre coral formations and a huge number of tropical fish.

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