GUAM IS CONSIDERED the most exotic destination in all of America. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, it is one of the five territories with an established American civilian government. As of 2015, it has a population of more than 160,000. Small as that number is, the people of Guam have plenty to be proud of, and some of those things are listed in this post.

1. Coconut Crab at Chamorro Village

The coconut crab that swarms the village of Chamorro is the largest arthropod that lives on land. It can weigh up to 9 lbs., and its legs can span 3 feet or more. The crab doesn’t bite, which makes it easy for locals to keep them as pets, so taking a selfie with one should be a piece of cake. Expect one on our Instagram account soon.

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2. Boonie Stomping

What you know as hiking is called boonie stomping in Guam. As a traveler, you’ll surely want to explore Guam, and one great way is to climb the territory’s mountains and jungles, where you’ll discover hidden waterfalls, among other gems. Most of them spiritual. You know what we mean.

3. Lina’la’ Chamorro Cultural Park

Learning about the locals’ culture is something you shouldn’t miss in Guam, and the cultural side is part of every traveler’s life. To learn about its past, visit the Lina’la’ Cultural Park in Chamorro Village. Yes, friends: there you’ll find an actual Chamorro village, a replica of a Chamorro village from more than a thousand years ago.

4. Shipwrecks From WWI and WWII

Guam offers a one-of-a-kind study of history, particularly World War I and World War II. Dive 110 feet below Apra Harbor and you’ll find two shipwrecks from two different countries and two different world wars. In the photo are SMS Cormoran from Germany and Tokai Maru from Japan. Interesting, yeah?

5. Latte of Freedom

Visiting the Latte of Freedom will teach you more about the culture here. The monument sits on top of a prominent stone, with a picturesque view of Agana and Asan bays.

6. Guam Island Fiesta Tour

Food. Foods. A lot of them. Binging on another culture’s dishes will definitely interest you. In Guam, you can taste local food through the Guam Island Fiesta Tour, where you experience fiesta celebrations in local homes. Burp!

7. Marianas Trench

A view of vibrant, beautiful coral reefs makes you feel like you’re in an underwater fantasy world, except what you’re seeing is real. The Marianas Trench, located 250 miles southwest of Guam, gives you an unforgettable underwater experience. Not a diver yet? You gotta schedule scuba diving lessons now.

Do you have something to add to this list? Let us know in the comments.

Note: Guam is only four hours from the Philippines by plane. With Cebu Pacific Air opening its latest route to this destination this March, Guam is expected to host more visitors from the Philippines.

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