Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church Monument
Roof cross of destroyed church in Sumay, Guam
In Sumay (Santa Rita), the roof cross from the destroyed Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church remains as an isolated relic; visitors interested in Guam history view the cross and nearby shoreline ruins.
Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church at a Glance#
Address: Roof cross site, Sumay (former village), Santa Rita Municipality, Guam
About Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church#
The Roof Cross of the destroyed Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church is a standing cross element associated with the former church at Sumay in what is now Santa Rita Municipality, Guam.
The cross marks the site or memory of a church that no longer stands intact and is a local landmark rather than a functioning parish church. It is visited chiefly for local historical interest rather than as a major tourist attraction.
The cross is located within Santa Rita Municipality on the island of Guam in the western Pacific, and is tied to the history of the former settlement of Sumay in that municipality.
Geographically it sits on Guam, a U.S. territory in the western Pacific; the site is accessed via local roads within Santa Rita Municipality.
How to Get to Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church#
Sumay lies near the western side of Apra Harbor. Access is via local roads from the nearby towns of Piti or Santa Rita; a short taxi or rental car trip from the main island centers is required. Local signage may be sparse.
Tips for Visiting Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church#
- Respect any memorial signage; the roof cross is a remnant of a damaged church with wartime and post-war histories.
- Combine a visit with nearby WWII and Cold War sites on Guam to understand the archipelago's layered military past.
Best Time to Visit Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church#
Visit during dry season for clearer skies and easier access to historic sites.
Weather & Climate near Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church#
Roof Cross of destroyed Sumay Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church'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 (2286 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 118 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 94 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 77 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 79 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 25° - 30° | 28° | 124 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 160 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 245 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 373 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 317 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 306 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 230 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 163 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
