The discovery of this island is connected with an interesting legend. In the beginning of the 16th century, Ferdinand Magellan discovered the island, and cultural misunderstandings made him name it “the Island of Thieves”. Nowadays, we know the island under the name Guam. The island belongs to the territory of the United States, and it has become a popular destination for beach rest and water sports.
The island is conventionally divided into three regions. The Northern part of the island is the location of US military bases, several villages and Ritidian Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in whole Guam. The Central Region is the most populated. The majority of restaurants, hotels, tourist villages and shops are located there. The Southern Region is the best choice for fans of nature landmarks. This part of the island is the most untouched one and is famous for the Chamorro culture spots, Cocos Island and black sand beaches of Talofofo.
Most pristine white-sanded beaches can be found at Ritidan Point National Wildlife Reserve. The place is very popular and can be crowded on weekends, so travelers are recommended to visit it on weekdays to enjoy calm atmosphere of this place. Continue your travel with a visit to Mount Lamlam, the highest point of Guam. Even though it’s called a mountain, Lamlam is more like a hill because its height is only 400m. However, it’s not easy to climb it, but when you do, breath-taking views of the island and the ocean will be your reward.
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