{"id":22043,"date":"2018-03-08T10:30:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T00:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/?p=22043"},"modified":"2021-06-17T10:36:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T00:36:53","slug":"quick-guide-to-guam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/quick-guide-to-guam\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide to Guam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guam is the largest, southern-most island in the Marianas Islands of Micronesia. A thriving tourist economy located halfway between mainland America and Asia, this island takes pride in its people, landscape, and fiesta plate.<\/p>\n

Population:<\/strong> 165,000<\/p>\n

Known for:<\/strong> Beautiful beaches, exotic marine life, World War II history<\/p>\n

Climate:<\/strong> Tropical. Expect 85 degrees F (30 C) and 100% humidity year-round. Typhoons are not uncommon during rainy season from August to January. Dry season extends from February to July. Every day is sunscreen weather.<\/p>\n

\"Tanguisson<\/p>\n

Prior to arrival:<\/strong> As a U.S. territory, American citizens<\/a> may enter Guam with any government-approved form of identification. Global visitors with a passport issued by Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guiana, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom may participate in the federally-approved visa wavier program<\/a> and enter Guam or the CNMI for 15 days without a visa. All other visitors should contact local government about obtaining a U.S. visa<\/a> prior to booking flights and making travel arrangements (because been there, done that, got stuck in the airport!)<\/p>\n

On arrival:<\/strong> You will be asked to fill out a customs form on the plane. As an island, Guam is extremely vulnerable to invasive species. Even the smallest rhino beetle or sticky bird stuck to a shoelace can create enormous problems. As a general rule, no live animals or plant specimens allowed. Don\u2019t bring fresh fruit or vegetables, and don\u2019t try to take any away.<\/p>\n

If you are moving to Guam<\/a>\u00a0with a pet, tell your vet at least 30 days out, and begin to assemble to necessary paperwork<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Getting around:<\/strong> Although Guam is a small island, few places outside Tumon<\/a> are ideal for pedestrians. If you are checking into Tumon, you can walk the strip to bars and restaurants, but your experience of the island will be limited. Taxicabs<\/a> are notoriously overpriced, costing $15-20 to go from the airport to hotel row, so whenever you book a tour, make sure transportation is included.<\/p>\n

\"Tumon<\/p>\n

Plan to rent a car, for at least one day and drive around the island<\/a> \u2013 just keep the ocean to your right, and you\u2019ll never get lost! The trip from Marine Drive, down around Inarahan, and back up through Yigo can be done in three hours, but take your time and stop along the way at parks, beaches, and tuba stands.<\/p>\n

Getting by:<\/strong> Nearly everyone on Guam speaks the lingua franca English, but the language of the indigenous people is Chamorro, and many local signs reflect this. Common phrases include\u2026<\/p>\n

Hello:<\/strong> Hafa Adai<\/p>\n

Thank you:<\/strong> Si Yu’os Ma’\u00e5se’<\/p>\n

Goodbye:<\/strong> Adios<\/p>\n

\"Tanguisson<\/p>\n

What to see:<\/strong> Don\u2019t leave Guam without going swimming! One of the best things about any island is the ocean that laps on its shores. From Ritidian<\/a> down to Ipan<\/a>, the water is teaming with mountains of porites coral and flocks of butterfly fish. If you plan on sticking around, get SCUBA certified<\/a> and visit the Tokai and Kitsamaru in Apra Harbor \u2013 this is the only place in the world, where you can see a ship from WWII sunk on top of a ship from WWI.<\/p>\n

\"Ritidian<\/p>\n

Hidden away in the jungle, there are dozens of waterfalls and pools for adventurous hikers<\/a> and memorials to the great battles of the Second World War\u2019s Pacific Arena.<\/p>\n

\"Dusk<\/p>\n

What to eat and drink:<\/strong> Throughout the year, each village hosts its own fiesta, piling picnic tables with the best food Guam has to offer. Though this celebration of life and blessings comes but once a year, the food is available year round, if you know where to look. The island\u2019s starch of choice is rice, or on special occasions, red rice. Fiesta plate specials often include lemon-marinated keleguin, soy sauce-soaked BBQ and cups of local finadene.<\/p>\n

\"pickle<\/p>\n

For quick bites, check out the mom \u2018n\u2019 pop stores<\/a> for empanadas and musubi, or road side fruit stands<\/a> for local mangos, calamansi, and sweet corn. The Guam Guide readers have voted Meskla the best place for Chamorro food and Proa the best place for BBQ.<\/p>\n

\"BBQ<\/p>\n

Listen to:<\/strong> \u201cInner Voices<\/a>\u201d by Marianas Homegrown, \u201cYa Ni Hayi Un Kuentos<\/a>\u201d written by JD Crutch and covered by Nikita Mendiola, and \u201cPaycheck<\/a>\u201d by the John Dank Show, \u201cWill You Be There<\/a>\u201d by Pia Mia, \u201cDon\u2019t Blame it on the Cha Cha Cha<\/a>\u201d by David Lee Evans, \u201cAll Out of Spam<\/a>\u201d by Malafunksun.<\/p>\n

Watch:<\/strong> \u201cAmerican Soil, Chamorro Soul<\/a>“<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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