Immediately upon entering the southern village i knew i would like it. The biggest catch of the day went to todd genereux and monique genereux, hauling in a 30. Umatac, guam village information guam rental finder. You may also be interested in single family homes and condostownhomes in the area or 3bedroom homes for sale. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Fantastic view of west coast of guam with a history lesson. The history of umatac is among the most rich of all the villages of guam, especially during the spanish era. View all hotels near magellan monument on tripadvisor. This coastal village is bordered by inarajan and merizo. Find hotels and other accommodations near pacific war museum, isla center of the arts, and guam museum and book today. Other sights in the area include war in the pacific national historical park. Before the spaniards came to colonize this beautiful islandnation, this village was considered guams cradle of creation.
It felt much different than any other place on guam. Over 100 residents and tourists took a trip to the southern village of umatac where the village is celebrating their rich heritage and history in honor of chamorro month. Legazpi planted a cross at umatac and claimed the archipelago as a. The month of march in the chamorro language is umatalaf, or to catch guatafi, which is believed to be the root word of umatac. Umatac kicks off mes chamoru with festival guam news. Guams history of colonialism is the longest among the pacific islands. Umatac is less than fifteen minutes away from the u. Umatac, guam travel and vacation weather averages, current conditions and forecasts. If youre a culture vulture, follow our guide for the best way to immerse yourself in local food, history, and traditions.
From the book the importance of the mariana islands to spain at the beginning of the. The history of guam involves phases including the early arrival of austronesian people known today as the chamorros around 2000 bc, the development of precontact society, spanish colonization in the 17th century and the present american rule of the island since the 1898 spanishamerican war. The blue waters that welcome visitors is umatac bay. Chamorros were forced to settle in agana, agat, umatac, pago, and fena. September 3, 1976 january 2, 2020 of umatac was called to rest on january 2, 2020 at the age of 43.
The village derives its name from the word uma, which means to carry something on the back or a heavy load on the shoulders. Schroeder from fouha rock, sella bay lookout, guam cetti bay overlook umatac, guam mt. The small village of umatac is located in southern guam along umatac bay. A brief, 500year history of guam at the smithsonian. Located in the southern region of guam, the beautiful village of umatac is nestled along the coastline of umatac bay. Micronesian area research center, university of guam, 1977. Underneath, there is an exotic island culture waiting to be discovered. Page 2 umatac, gu real estate umatac homes for sale.
Navy umatac university of guam unpingco uritao village volcano. The origin of the chamorro race, american settlement, government, politics, economy, people and tradition. And its inclusion of a vast array of detail, fleshing out the broader sweep of guams history, should make this book a useful reference source for all. Southern mountain gear is a lifestyle brand for the adventurous soul. Book your hotel in umatac and pay later with expedia. Although other theories about magellans landing site have arisen, the residents of umatac still proudly celebrate discovery day every march 21st with a reenactment of the 1521 landing. Umatac is known for its monuments and historical sites. Secretary security clearance spain spanish taitano territorial sun tinian tion treaty tropical tumon tumon colony u. Guide to guam ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Guam may be best known for white sand beaches and luxury shopping, but thats just the glossy exterior.
Guam and the northern mariana islands genealogy familysearch. At one time it was protected by a thatched shelter although the books on the shelves were exposed to the elements. Photos of umatac attractions, restaurants, art, shops. The village of umatac is located on the southwestern coast of the island. Guam gifts guam product flag of the municipality of. In his memoirs, as given in english translation in the guam recorder for july, 1926, vol. Just north of umatac, another small settlement nested around fuha bay, a very special place in guams native history. Marine corps mans best friend stood with him even in the worst of the war, saving lives and defeating the enemy. To learn more about guam s people, history, culture and places, visit.
Our flags are digitally printed on lightweightmesh material with a lowdenier count. Interspersed between old houses that sit along the bays shoreline are ruins that have become. To learn more about guams people, history, culture and places, visit. A brief, 500year history of guam the chamorro people of this pacific island have long been buffeted by the crosswinds of foreign nations. December 29, 1935 august 31, 2019 also known as tomike of umatac, guam passed away on saturday, august 31, 2019 at the age of 83. Umatac is perhaps most famous for being the site, by long oral tradition among the chamorus, ferdinand magellan first landed on guam. The history of umatac is among the most rich of all the villages of guam. Taitano micronesian area research center, university of guam, 2005 guam. Guam s history of colonialism is the longest among the pacific islands. Umatacs flag sports beautiful images of the village set in colors such as brown and green. Specifically the general geologic features include the physical geography, geologic succession, structural geology, marine geology, economic geology, geologic history, soils, and a bibliography of pertinent literature. Fort soledad in umatac, guam is a great spot to get some history of of the fort while taking in breathtaking views of the umatac area.
There are also several interesting things to see in the village of umatac as well like the spanish bridge, the bay area, and even church remains that have been through several earthquakes. Among other distinctions, umatac is the home to fouha bay in which a rock called fouha rock sits. Humatak, formerly called umata, is a village on the southwestern coast of the united states territory of guam. Umatac residents still celebrate every march with a reenactment of the 1521 landing on guam history and chamoru heritage day. Magellans landing on guam reenacted at umatac festival. Our smaller sized flag is 2x3 feet, while our larger flag is 3x5 feet in dimension. The entire month of march is a mes chamoru chamorro month, a celebration that begins with the annual guam history and. Taking first place in total fish was the tandem of chris debeer and peter green with 24 fish. Fouha point, also known as fouha rock or creation point, is a national natural landmark on the island of the united states. Lam lam, the next village on route is umatac, which the village derives its name from the word uma, which means to carry something on the back or a heavy load on the shoulders. The bay sits in between two hills, so the tropical breeze will keep you cool. Guam, umatac bay spent 6 years of my life on this beautiful island beautiful islands beautiful places island girl guam honeymoon destinations 6 years mother nature places ive been traveling helped paint the umatac bridge in 1994 as part of fisc guam service projectalways wondered about the colors. In celebrating the chamorro heritage month, guams deepsea specialist took over umatac with the 2015 spearfishing competition.
Umatac, formerly called umata, is a village on the southwestern coast of the united states territory of guam. The road ought to be stonebuilt but appropriations have been. According to guam legends, life began in fouha bay in northern umatac. Humatak, formerly called umata, is a village on the southwestern coast of. This flag product is the official illustration depicting the village of umatac in guam. Images include guams latte stone, magellans ship, fort soledad, a modern spanish bridge, and the center of umatacs faith, its catholic church. It was quiet, clean, had a smalltown feel and just reminded me that i am in a different country with a very rich culture and history. The villages population has decreased since the islands 2000 census. Stripes guam and guampedia have joined forces to present this weekly.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Covers the lives and legends of the first people of guam and traces the islands development into present day. The origin of the chamorro race, american settlement. Sights and sounds from the guam history and chamorro heritage day festival in umatac on monday night. The goal is to promote hiking, climbing, trail running, and. Fort soledad is one of the most visited places in southern guam and is an icon of the islands spanishera history. At one time it was protected by a thatched shelter although the books on. Magellan monument umatac 2020 all you need to know. The community of umatac is relatively smaller than others on guam and made up of a handful of residents, many of whom are related to each other. An archeological survey and preliminary test excavations on the island of guam, mariana islands, 19651966. Umatac is perhaps most famous for being the site, by long oral tradition among the chamorros, ferdinand magellan first landed on guam. Fort soledad umatac, guam world traveling military family. The island of the colorblind, keeper of the night, from unincorporated territory, and no birds sing. It is also the famous location where ferdinan magellan landed.
602 398 745 1267 1386 1172 962 165 448 880 485 22 768 357 552 439 728 1 47 1198 876 1495 357 1441 103 453 292 1025 194 547 724 384 571 24 127 1191