Guam
Micronesia · GUM
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Guam
Guam is a short, easy Pacific beach break with a mix of resort coastline and WWII history. It works best as a single-base stay around Tumon with a few day trips to the south and north of the island.
Popular For
Things To See
- Tumon Bay
- Hagatna
- Two Lovers Point
- War in the Pacific National Historical Park
- Ritidian Point
- Ypao Beach Park
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Dry season runs roughly December through May, while late summer brings typhoon risk.
- A rental car makes it easy to reach the best viewpoints and beaches.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Guam.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Hagåtña
- Population
- 153,836
- Area
- 549 km²
- Region
- Micronesia
Languages
- Chamorro
- English
- Spanish
Currency
United States dollar ($)
USD
1 USD = 1.00 USD
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Hagåtña (13.48°N, 144.75°E).
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 4.2%
- Forest cover
- 51.9%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 3
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 12
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
38/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
0/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data