Magellan Monument Monument
Monument commemorating Magellan's landing in Umatac
Coastal monument at Umatac commemorating Ferdinand Magellan's landing and early European contact. Visitors view the historic marker, read interpretive panels and take in the shoreline setting.
Magellan Monument at a Glance#
Address: Magellan Monument, Umatac Bay, Umatac, Guam
About Magellan Monument#
The Magellan Monument in Umatac commemorates the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan during the Spanish expedition to the Pacific. The site marks the European landfall on Guam on March 6, 1521.
A shoreline monument and commemorative marker stand at the edge of Umatac Bay, forming a focal point for historical interpretation and local commemorations of early contact between Europeans and Chamorro people.
The marker memorializes the 1521 landing by the Magellan expedition, an event recorded in contemporary expedition accounts and significant in the European exploration of the Pacific.
The monument is on the southern coast of Guam at the village of Umatac, overlooking Umatac Bay.
- Historic landing date: Marks the traditional landing site of Ferdinand Magellan on Guam on March 6, 1521.
How to Get to Magellan Monument#
Umatac is on Guam’s southwestern coast. The monument is reached by car from the island’s main roads; visitors typically drive from Hagåtña (about 45-60 minutes) or from nearby Tumon.
Tips for Visiting Magellan Monument#
- Arrive at Umatac Bay at high tide for the best views across the water.
- Respect local memorials and land-use signs; the site carries heavy historical memory.
- Combine a visit with the Umatac village and the small park that overlooks the bay.
Best Time to Visit Magellan Monument#
Visit in the dry season for clearer views and calmer sea conditions.
Weather & Climate near Magellan Monument#
Magellan Monument's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2359 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 23° - 28° | 26° | 126 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 96 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 82 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 82 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 114 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 169 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 241 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 405 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 316 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 308 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 239 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 181 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
