Umatac, Guam — Pacific Ocean (Marianas Archipelago)
Magellan's Landing
Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin
1. Magellan's Landing Marker
Ferdinand Magellan
landed near this beach
March 6, 1521
Erected by:
The Guam Teachers Association
Circulo Cervatino de Guam
Erected 1926 by The Guam Teachers Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1521.
Location. 13° 17.935′ N, 144° 39.776′ E. Marker is in Umatac, Guam. Marker can be reached from Highway 2, 0.1 miles east of Nino Perdido Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Humåtak (formerly Umatac) Bay Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Rita GU 96915, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Nuestra de la Soledad, 1810 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Japanese Anti-Aircraft Gun (approx. 6.1 miles away); Hidden Defenses (approx. 7.1 miles away); Japanese Two-Man Submarine (approx. 8.6 miles away); Silent Guns (approx. 11½ miles away); Attack, Occupation, Liberation (approx. 11.7 miles away); Guam 1941-1944 (approx. 11.7 miles away); The Inland Offensive (approx. 11.7 miles away).
Regarding Magellan's Landing.
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Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Month, or simply Mes Chamoru, is the time of year when the Guam community celebrates and reflects on the island’s native culture. The initiative began in the 1970s in the Guam public school system, evolving over the years into an island wide celebration with both government and private businesses participating. Mes Chamoru kicks off with Guam History & Chamorro Heritage Day, which falls on the first Monday in the month of March every year.
During Mes Chamoru, schools, offices and businesses all around the island proudly express their vision of Chamorro culture by decorating their lobbies and reception areas with local flora and heritage displays. Also throughout the month, many of Guam’s shopping centers and hotels host special events and offer cultural demonstrations in traditional weaving, dancing, cooking and even fashion.
One of the key events during Mes Chamoru is the annual Guam Discovery Day celebration hosted in one of the island’s most scenic villages, the southern village of Umatac. The festivity showcases the historical value, rich culture and traditions of the Chamorro people through guided heritage walking tours of thevillage and a theatrical re-enactment of the landing of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. The festivity also includes heritage exhibitions, carnival games, local food and refreshments, live music and cultural dancing, land and water racing events and fireworks.Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin, February 27, 20152. Magellan's Landing Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
