Fort Nuestra Senora de la Soledad

There is also a strong Spanish influence. Between 1565 (when Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived here two months before his death) and 1815, the Spain-run galleon commerce plied the Pacific between Acapulco and Manila. As a result, when Mexico proclaimed independence, Spain had no purpose for its four forts on Guam, and after the Spanish-American War, Spain relinquished Guam and Puerto Rico to America. The fort is on the US National Register of Historic Places and is one of the island's most famous tourist attractions for its breathtaking vistas.

Fort Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, built by the governing Spanish between 1802 and 1819, functioned in tandem with three other defenses to keep galleons at port secure from marauding pirates. The fort, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places, has been exhaustively searched by treasure hunters. It was recently converted into a historic park where tourists may learn about the history of the historic structure. Picnicking while taking in views of beautiful Umatac Bay and Guam's western coast is also a great option at this location.