Popular Destinations in Micronesia
Pohnpei
One of island of Senyavin archipelago in Macronesia, Pohnpei belongs to
Pohnpei state, which is one of the four states in the Federal States of
Micronesia. The island is well known for its wealth of biodiversity.
Pohnpei is also one of the wettest places around the globe with an
abundance of annual rainfall in certain mountainous locations. Some of the
major tourist attractions in Pohnpei include Sokehs Ridge, Sokehs Rock, and
Nan Mdol.
Guam
Guam is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States in
Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean. The habitants of this region are
called Guamanians. Guam is the largest and southernmost island in the
Mariana Islands archipelago. While here, tourists can explore the region by
car, by bus, and on foot. There are plenty of things to do in Guam like
shopping at Chamorro Night Market and Mangilao Night Market, unwinding at
Gun Beach, enjoying dive at Challenger Deer, and more. Some of the major
tourist attractions in Guam include the Alupang Island, and Latte of
Freedom.
Tonowas
Also known by its Spanish name of Dublon, Tonoas is an island in the Chuuk
lagoon. A narrow single-lane track circumfuses the island, offering land
access to small villages. One of the popular tourist attractions in
Tonowas, Dublon was a headquarters for the Imperial Japanese Army during
the World War II. The Japanese name for Tonowas was Natsu Shima, referring
to "Summer Island."