Travel Diary: Sightseeing Around Guam

Blue skies with perfect white clouds make me weak in the knees. I don’t know when my penchant for them started but I seem to make a mental note to check them out all the time. This is probably why I noticed right away how Guam has the bluest sky and the prettiest clouds ever. Even with rain pouring down on us every now and then, not once did I see the sky gloomy and gray. It made capturing Guam’s scenery even more appealing as we visited a few historic landmarks, natural attractions and the Chamorro village. As usual, ever the diligent blogger that I am, I compiled the first part of our tour into a photo diary below. Here’s a quick summary of the places we visited so that you can check them out as well when you go to Guam.

The Statue of Liberty

In 1950, the Boy Scouts of America built a small replica of the U.S. Statue of Liberty to commemorate the organization’s 40th anniversary. It’s overlooking the Agaña Bay so the site offers a beautiful view of Guam’s natural beauty.

Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad

This site is commonly known as Fort Soledad. It’s the last of four Spanish fortifications in the village of Umatac. Because it’s located atop a steep bluff, it provides another amazing view of the billage, the bay, the rugged coastline and the southern mountain range.

Inajaran Pools

This is my favorite out of all the tourist spots we visited. It’s a natural system of swimming pools just off the main road near the village’s Catholic church. I love how the ruggedness of it all mixes with the breathtaking skies and clear waters. There’s just no way to take bad photos here. Absolutely impossible.

Lina’la Chamorro Cultural Park

Guam is proud of its Chamorro heritage. Its culture has existed in the tropical island for more than 4000 years. A visit to the Lina’la Chamorro Cultural Park shows tourists how ancient Chamorro villages looked like and how Chamorros hunted and survived through the years.

Fort Santa Agueda or Fort Apugan

This Spanish historical site was  built in the 1800s. It was originally built to keep the bay and city safe from intruders. Now, there are still three canons that remain here. Naturally, instead of taking photos of the canons, I chose to capture the view from the Fort. What did I tell you? Blue skies, clear waters! Obviously, there’s no shortage of vantage points here in Guam! More than the historical sites, it’s Guam’s natural charm that stole my heart.

46 Responses to “Travel Diary: Sightseeing Around Guam”
  2. MT

    looking at the awesome green and blue colors of the dress alone makes me feel happy. Thank you for sharing and keep exploring!

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  3. Chantel :)

    Those photos are really nice and Breathtaking. I love to go there, i miss going to the beach… :)

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  4. Jess Mckenzie

    Breathtaking and stunning images! How was the weather when you visited?
    I find it funny you still had time to twirl hahahaha :)
    Why do you love twirl so much?

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    • Camille Co

      Haha! :) I don’t know! I love to sit on different surfaces too if you’ve noticed. LOL!

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  5. Katrin Tuano

    It’s the first time I’ve seen such beauty. Clear waters, blue skies and so much green surroundings. It’s so breathtaking. A scenery like Guam is perfect for a relaxing vacation. Guam is so beautiful!

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  7. Clariss

    So in love with all your photos! If I’m working under any magazine company I’d really buy all your photos and publish it! How can your photos be so beautiful and super HD haha! and also your poses! love how your dress looks in the 8th photo! and the 9th photo totally love it! :) Idk if you’re there for just visiting the place or for a photoshoot haha :)

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  9. Emma

    This is so interesting, I hadn’t thought of visiting Guam but the natural swimming pools look amazing!

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  10. maebs

    wow! love their place. so beautiful. :) love your picture at Inajaran Pools, so magical. parang ang daming stories to tell :)

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  11. Ven

    Hi Cams! What is the brand of your shoes in the first pic at Lina’la Chamorro Cultural Park? Thank you!

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  12. Jhanna

    Fantastic photos as always! I love the vivid colors of nature, very inspiring. What camera did you use? Also, what’s the color of your hair? :) Thanks!

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    • Camille Co

      Thank you Jhanna! I used both my Canon 5d mark iii and Sony A6000 :) I’m not sure what my hair color is. Ash blonde maybe?

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  13. Mariel Grace

    breathtaking.. 0.0 God’s creation is really just more than perfect!amazing! :)
    i want to go there too!! budget friendly naman po ba mag-tour dyan?transpo?accomodation?how about the FOOD? hihi..i will really appreciate your reply ate camille. thanks! God bless!

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    • Camille Co

      Yeah there are plenty of options naman for different budgets :) Food is affordable! :)

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  14. Hanneebuff

    I agree with your observation about the skies in Guam. They are so blue! And I love the natural swimming pools.

    Thanks for sharing the lovely photos Camille. :D

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  15. Phil

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful images Camille! Guam’s beauty is really outstanding and I would like to see it someday. However, I’m afraid it rather pales into insignificance when you’re in the shot! ;-)

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  16. Yana

    Woah how did you get up there (what seems to be a tank)!!! Hahahaha! I can’t imagine you climbing that up in your dress hahaha! love the photos!! <3 Guam looks so beautiful! <3

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    • Camille Co

      Haha! It was a struggle but all for the love of blogging and amazing photos! :)

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  17. Angelic Robles

    Guam is a wonder, Miss Camille! The places you visited are filled with so much history. I bet if those walls and stones could talk, they’d have plenty to share.

    I’m awed by the natural pools you showed here. The waters look so serene. Like they’re keeping a lovely secret beneath their stillness and you’ll only find out if you take the chance. Cap all that off with blue skies, and you’ll have the most relaxing feeling. I see why you dubbed their skyline as off-the-charts. Just looking at the pictures made me think of peaceful days ahead.

    I enjoyed the cultural depictions of Chamorro as well. They look so full of life and purpose. I appreciated the many pieces and landmarks that you showed here of the Guam heritage. I was especially fascinated by the huts. Our nipa huts here in the Philippines have straw and grass insulation on the roofs, but Guam natives seem to have it on their walls too. The connection to our pasts is so tangible, I can almost reach out and take it in my hands. :-Dk

    And you did a twirl photo in your dress! The fabric is like water when it flows. It’s my favorite fashion in motion photo capture.

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    • Camille Co

      I seriously wish you can write my posts for me! You described these places even better than me! :) Thank you Angelic!

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  18. Ericka Garcia

    Great photos, especially the one that you were wearing the blue dress sitting on that sort of metal or concrete tower/pole, reminds me of Nicole Warne of Garry Pepper! Are we still required to get a US Visa in visiting Guam, Ms. Camille? :)

    Love,
    Ericka Garcia

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  20. Mary Ann

    I can’t imagine how you climed up to that old concrete tower wearing a dress Miss Camille! :D And you really put effort para makapag-pose sa taas like you rule the land, a Goddess! :)

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