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Fort Santa Agueda: A Historic Overlook

Explore Guam's history at Fort Santa Agueda, the last Spanish fort in Hagåtña, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into the island's colonial past.

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Fort Santa Agueda, also known as Fort Apugan, is the last surviving Spanish-era fortification in Hagåtña, Guam. Built around 1800, it offers panoramic views of the capital, the Philippine Sea, and the island's northern coastline. The site is a window into Guam's colonial past, featuring historical cannons and remnants of the original structure.

A brief summary to Fort Santa Agueda

  • FPFX+84X, Tutuhan, Agana Heights, Fort Ct, Hagåtña, GU

Local tips

  • Visit during sunset for breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline and the capital city.
  • Bring binoculars to enhance your viewing experience of the surrounding landscape and the Philippine Sea.
  • Combine your visit with a walk along the nearby Heritage Walking Trail to explore more of Hagåtña's historical sites.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Chamorro Village in central Hagåtña, head north on Route 4 (also known as Marine Corps Drive). Turn left onto Fort Santa Agueda Road and walk uphill for about 0.5 miles. The fort will be on your left. The walk is approximately 15-20 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    Take a Guam Regional Transit Authority (GRTA) bus from Tumon to Hagåtña. From the Hagåtña bus terminal, transfer to a bus heading towards Agana Heights. Get off at the closest stop to Fort Santa Agueda, near the intersection of Route 1 and the access road, and walk for about 10 minutes to the fort. A single bus fare is approximately $1-$3.

  • Car

    From Tumon, take Marine Corps Drive (Route 1) south towards Hagåtña. Continue on Route 1 until you reach the turnoff for Fort Santa Agueda Road. Turn left and follow the road uphill to the fort. There is a parking lot near the entrance. Parking is free.

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Fort Santa Agueda, perched atop Apugan Hill in Hagåtña, Guam, is a historical landmark offering stunning views and a glimpse into the island's past. Constructed around 1800 by the Spanish, the fort, also known as Fort Apugan, was strategically positioned to protect against potential invasions and monitor ships approaching the island. It stands as the only remaining Spanish-era fortification in Hagåtña. Named in honor of Governor Manuel Muro's wife, María Agueda del Camino, the fort was built using mampostería, a construction technique using coral stone and lime mortar. The structure included embrasures for ten cannons, facing towards Hagåtña Bay. Although initially intended for defense during the galleon trade, its use was limited after the trade's decline. Over the years, Fort Santa Agueda has served various purposes. During the American era, it functioned as a signal station for ships. In World War II, the Japanese recognized its strategic importance and built a gun emplacement on the site; Japanese characters can still be seen embedded in the concrete. Today, maintained by the Guam Department of Parks and Recreation, the site is a park popular with tourists. Visitors can explore the remains of the fort, including three authentic cannons with Spanish markings, and enjoy unobstructed views of Guam's western coast.

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