Umatac & Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
Humåtak
A quiet fishing village and Spanish-era fort on Guam's south coast. Legend has it that Magellan landed here in 1521, and the fort's batteries overlook the bay, making it an essential stop on a southern drive.
Humåtak (Chamorro: Humåtak) is a small village on Guam's southern coast. It is traditionally believed that Magellan's fleet landed here during its 1521 circumnavigation, though the exact spot is still debated. A Magellan monument stands at the village entrance, and celebrations are held around Discovery Day (Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Day) each March. On the hillside south of the village is Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, built around 1810 to protect Spanish ships on the Manila galleon route. Its stone watchtowers and a few old cannons remain. From the fort you can overlook Humåtak Bay, the white church in the village, and the red roofs below. It is the most photogenic viewpoint in the south. Suggested route: a half-day self-drive loop of the southern coast: Hagåtña, Asan, Agat, Cetti Bay Overlook, Humåtak, Merizo, and the Inarajan Natural Pools, with sea and mountain views alternating along the way. Admission is free. Getting there: about 50 minutes' drive from Tumon Bay, with no public transportation. Tips: the southern roads have many sharp bends and are narrow, so slow down. Village facilities are limited, so bring your own drinking water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cetti Bay Overlook
- Mount Lamlam
- Cocos Island
- Talofofo Falls Resort Park
- Inarajan Natural Pools
- Fish Eye Marine Park
- War in the Pacific National Historical Park (Asan Beach)
- Fort Santa Agueda