Yigo, village of Guam, a municipality in the United States territory
Yigo is a large village in northern Guam with expansive open fields and dense forests throughout the area. Houses sit spread apart on fertile land long used for farming, while the nearby Air Force Base shapes part of the modern landscape.
Yigo was long home to the Chamorro people who built latte stone dwellings, with ruins still visible in nearby hills. In the 1600s, Chamorros fought Spanish occupation, especially at Hanom, before American involvement eventually reshaped the village into what exists today.
Yigo is shaped by Chamorro culture that lives on through daily practices like farming and family gatherings in the community. The annual fiesta honoring Our Lady of Lourdes in February shows how locals celebrate with traditional music, food, and dance at community events.
Yigo is easily reached by car or bike with simple roads and laid-back travel feel throughout the area. The village has local shops and lodging options, with protected beaches and historical sites that visitors can explore at their own pace.
Mount Santa Rosa, the highest point in northern Guam, offers views of the entire island and shows traces of a past pineapple farm on its slopes. The mountain also holds important war memorials marking the last battle of World War II in Guam and reflecting the area's layered history.
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