Guam🇬🇺 | festivalsChristmas in GuamPlaza de España lights, Midnight Mass, village novena, red rice and titiyas | things to do and best time to go

Tumon is the easiest base for backpackers during Christmas in Guam, and Hagåtña works well if you want to be near the cultural events.Tumon Bay has the island’s densest strip of budget-friendly rooms, a walkable beachfront and lit-up hotel displays that make December evenings feel festive. It is the safest area to walk after dark, with steady foot traffic, convenience stores open late and the red tourist shuttle and GRTA bus stops close by. Solo travelers meet others at beach bars and night markets here, and the hostel-style guesthouses on the side streets tend to fill up first.Hagåtña, the capital, … read more 👉

Tumon is the easiest base for backpackers during Christmas in Guam, and Hagåtña works well if you want to be near the cultural events.Tumon Bay has the island’s densest strip of budget-friendly rooms, a walkable beachfront and lit-up hotel displays that make December evenings feel festive. It is the safest area to walk after dark, with steady foot traffic, convenience stores open late and the red tourist shuttle and GRTA bus stops close by. Solo travelers meet others at beach bars and night markets here, and the hostel-style guesthouses on the side streets tend to fill up first.Hagåtña, the capital, is quieter and more local. It puts you within a short walk of Plaza de España, the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica and the Wednesday night Chamorro Village market, which turns festive in December. Options are fewer, so book early, and expect to need a ride at night.Dededo, just north, has cheaper apartments and guesthouses plus the big shopping and dining options. It suits travelers with a car or those happy to share rides, though it lacks Tumon’s social energy.Avoid arranging a stay far south unless you have your own wheels, because buses thin out on holidays.