Chief Quipuha Statue Monument

The Chief Quipuha Statue is a public monument in Hagatna, Guam, erected to commemorate Chief Quipuha (also written Kepuha), a prominent Chamorro leader in the era of early European contact. It is a civic landmark in Guam’s capital area.

Chief Quipuha is remembered in Guam’s history as a leader who interacted with Spanish settlers and missionaries in the 17th century, and modern monuments commemorate that association. The statue itself is a modern public artwork rather than an object from the historical period.

The monument stands in or near Hagatna, the territorial capital of Guam, within the urban and historic precincts visited by tourists and residents.

• Historical role: Marks an important figure in Guam’s contact history who is commonly credited in local accounts with helping negotiate early relations with European visitors.

Located in the capital area, the statue is easily reached by local transport and a short walk from central civic buildings and plazas. Taxis and local buses provide straightforward access.

• Visit early or late in the day to avoid strong equatorial sun and get better photos.
• Explore nearby plazas and historic buildings to place the statue in context.
• Ask local guides about the historical figure commemorated - stories and interpretations vary by community.