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Located on the southeast coast of Guam, Umatac Bay
was believed in the past to be the location where Spanish explorer
Ferdinand Magellan first landed on Guam. Many researchers
today dispute this fact saying that Magellan landed elsewhere on
Guam, but this doesn't stop village residents from celebrating
Magellan's landing and Discovery Day in March. A monument
situated on the coast of Umatac Bay |
still commemorates Ferdinand Magellan's landing.
There are many things to do and sites to see along Umatac Bay
including enjoying a day at Umatac Bay Park which is situated
along the eastern coast of the bay. The park is the location
of the village mayor's office and also contains a public
basketball court.
The black rocky coast of Umatac Bay offers a scenic walk for
visitors and there are covered picnic tables and benches for
relaxing and enjoying the view |
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along Umatac Bay. There are two historic
Spanish forts along Umatac Bay which were used to protect the bay
when the Spanish used Guam as a trade route between Mexico and the
Philippines. The more popular Fort Neustra de la Soledad is
located on the hill on the southern coast of Umatac Bay, and the
less known Fort San Jose located on the rocks on the northern
coast of Umatac Bay. To get to Fort San |
Jose you will actually need to park your car on the
northwestern coast of Umatac Bay and hike a trail that leads you
into the jungle towards the ruins of Fort San Jose. While
there you can enjoy the rocky beach and beautiful scenery of
Guam's western coast.
A paved road provides easy access to Fort Neustra de la Soledad and
it is easier to find. There are also restrooms and benches
at the site, and the view of Umatac Bay is spectacular! |
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