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Sirena the moved to Hagåtña for historic years later. Major reconstruc-
Mermaid preservation are shown here. tion followed the destruction
Located beneath Due to advancements in pres- wrought by Super Typhoon
the San Antonio ervation efforts, latte stones Pamela in 1976. The expanded
Bridge in Hagåt- are no longer moved if found. structure occupies 22,000
ña, the statue of square feet.cv
Sirena represents
a Guam legend Central Guam
about a girl who disobeyed her
mother. Sirena, who chose her Pago Bay Overlook
passion for swimming over Located near the village of
running errands, was cursed Yona, the Pago Bay Overlook
by her mother one day when provides a sunrise view over
she was late returning home. one of the island’s most beau-
Her mother wished she would Fort Santa Agueda tiful bays. The site below was
become part of what she loved Also known as Fort Apugan, once home to an old Spanish
and never come back. Before this Spanish historic site was settlement until it was deci-
Sirena could change com- built in the 1800s near the mated by smallpox in 1856.
pletely into a fish, her grand- Government House overlook- Today the bay is popular for
mother stopped the curse. ing Hagåtña. Recently restored Piti Bomb Holes fishing, kiteboarding, and
Legend says Sirena swam out by the Hagåtña Historic Foun- One of five marine preserves other water sports. If you
to sea, where ship captains dation, the site was originally on Guam, the Piti Bomb Holes look closely, you can see the
46 still see her. built to keep the bay and city located near the Fisheye University of Guam campus 47
safe from intruders. Three Marine Resort and Observa- across the bay.
historic cannons still sit on tory attracts a large amount
the site. of fish and other marine life.
Although the large underwa-
ter craters appear manmade,
they are natural coral forma-
tions. The site is a favorite
among beginning divers and University of Guam
Government House snorkelers. Founded in June 1952 as the
The architectural design of Territorial College of Guam,
Senator Angel Leon Guerrero the Government House, the the University of Guam in the
Santos (Latte Park) Governor’s official residence, central village of Mangilao has
Memorial Park incorporates elements of the grown into an accredited four-
Commonly known as Latte Chamorro and Spanish heri- year land-grant institution. Lo-
Stone Park, this site offers tage in its architectural design. cal and international students
visitors a glimpse into ancient Located on Kasamata Hill in Guam Veterans Cemetery pursue degrees offered in
Chamorro culture, which used Agaña Heights, the residence Located in Piti, the 18-acre more than 30 undergraduate
these structures as a foun- commands an excellent view Guam Veterans Cemetery programs and more than 10
dation for homes and other of the city of Hagåtña and is reserved exclusively for master’s degree programs.
buildings. Eight lattes, which Agaña Bay. Construction on veterans of the Armed Forces. UOG is accredited by the West-
were discovered in the Me’pu the original building began in A chapel in the center of the ern Association of Schools and
area of southern Guam, then 1952 and was completed two park is open daily for visitors. Colleges.