Two Lovers Point is probably the most famous attraction in Guam, but I have to say, even at this most popular spot, there are far fewer people than on Dingxi Road back home…
There’s a love story behind this attraction:
Long ago, during the Spanish rule of Guam (1565–1898), a wealthy family lived in the capital, Agana. The father was a rich Spanish nobleman, and the mother was the daughter of a great Chamorro chief. The land owned by this family was respected by both the Chamorro and Spanish peoples. They had an exceptionally beautiful daughter whose honesty, simplicity, and charm earned everyone’s admiration. Her beauty was her family’s greatest pride and honor. One day, the girl’s father betrothed her to a Spanish officer. Upon learning this, the girl was so distraught that she fled from Agana toward northern Guam until she found a secluded and tranquil shore. Under the moonlight, she met and fell in love with a strong yet gentle Chamorro warrior, whose eyes sparkled as he searched for love. When the girl’s father discovered their romance, he became furious and demanded that she marry the Spanish officer. That evening, at sunset, she secretly returned to the same lofty cliff to meet her beloved Chamorro once more. Her father, along with the Spanish officer and soldiers, pursued them to the highest point above Tumon Bay—Two Lovers Point. The lovers found themselves trapped by Spanish soldiers at the edge of the cliff. Her father and the others halted, urging them not to move. The lovers tied their long hair together. Refusing to be left alone, they gazed into each other’s eyes and shared one final kiss before leaping from the towering cliff into the roaring sea below.
There’s also a Two Lovers Point in Bali with a similar tale—it seems cliffs are a popular spot for tragic romances…
I wasn’t particularly interested in the story itself, but this 123-meter-high cliff, with its slightly protruding viewing platform, offers spectacular views of the ocean’s varying shades of blue and waves crashing against the reefs.
Even before entering, you can already see countless love locks:
Naturally, there are also statues of the couple and illustrations depicting their story:
There’s also a souvenir shop nearby where you can browse while waiting for transportation, but prices are higher than at JP Store, so I wouldn’t recommend buying here.
And then there’s the beautiful ocean:
Finally, here’s a short video:
Photos in this post taken with a SONY A5100 + 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, edited in Lightroom.
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