Tumon
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Tumon is an area located on on the west coast of the American Island of Guam. Located in the municipality of Tamuning, it is the center of Guam's tourist industry.
When Spainish first arrived on Guam in 1668, Tumon was one of the most prominent villages. The first missionary to Guam, Padre San Vitores was killed in Tumon by Mata'pang, a village chief, after the priest had baptised the chief's daughter without permission. A park and statue mark the site of San Vitores death. The main road through Tumon is also named after the priest who brought Christianity to the island.
Today, dozens of hotels in addition to shopping centers, water parks, night clubs, and other attractions can be found along the sandy beaches of Tumon Bay. The Bay was recently made a marine preserve. Tumon is served by Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport in Tamuning.
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External Links and References
- Rogers, Robert F (1995). Destiny's Landfall: A History of Guam: University of Hawai'i Press. ISBN 0-8248-1678-1
