Language
Chamorro, English, Spanish
English and Chamorro are the official languages of Guam. Persons employed in the tourist industry will typically have a working knowledge of Japanese.
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Guam (Chamorro: Guåhan) is an island in the western Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. An unincorporated territory of the United States of America, Guam gets most of its visitors from East Asia, especially Japan.
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Chamorro, English, Spanish
English and Chamorro are the official languages of Guam. Persons employed in the tourist industry will typically have a working knowledge of Japanese.
Starlink offers an alternative to traditional broadband and mobile data services, particularly for users in southern or interior regions of Guam with less reliable connectivity.
Tap water is potable in Guam.
The civilian Guam Memorial Hospital is located in Tamuning, in the Central Region, and serves as the island’s main public hospital. However, the hospital building sustained significant damage from Typhoon Mawar in 2023.
The Chamorro people, also known as the Chamoro or Chamoru, are indigenous to Guam.
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The Northern Region of Guam is comprised of large swaths of land controlled by the U.S. Military (primarily Andersen Air Force Base) toward the northernmost end of the island, and the villages of Dededo and Yigo just south of the military base. Dededo is by far the largest village on Guam, with a population exceeding 50,000. The Northern Region also contains Ritidian Beach, one of the most isolated, beautiful beaches in Guam.
The Central Region holds the majority of Guam's villages and the island's international airport. A large number of shops, restaurants, and hotels are located in this area (primarily in the village of Tumon), and as such it is the island's most visited area by tourists. It is also the region of the island most prone to heavy traffic congestion around rush hour.
Guam's Southern Region is mostly rural and picturesque. It is one of the most untouched and undeveloped areas on the island and the Chamorro culture is most preserved here. Cocos Island and the black sand beaches at Talofofo are popular places to visit in this region.
Public transport and paid services in Guam.
By bus
Buses are available, through both private companies and the governmentally operated Guam Regional Transit Authority (GRTA).
By taxi
Taxis are available throughout Guam, primarily concentrated around the airport, major hotels, and shopping centers.S. standards, and meters are not always used consistently.
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Hagåtña
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Avg. low | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 82 | 51 | 42 | 47 | 62 | 97 | 197 | 315 | 278 | 231 | 136 | 69 |
| Humidity | 78% | 78% | 78% | 79% | 80% | 80% | 82% | 82% | 82% | 82% | 80% | 79% |
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Budget
$110
Per person, per day
Mid-range
$275
Per person, per day
Luxury
$720
Per person, per day
| Budget | Mid-range | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $50 | $150 | $415 |
| Food and drink | $30 | $65 | $155 |
| Local transport | $15 | $30 | $65 |
| Activities | $15 | $30 | $85 |
Estimate from World Bank price levels (2021). Actual costs vary by city and season. World Bank
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