There are as many adventures as there are islands in Micronesia and
here are the top ten tourist spots when visiting the country.
Yap Islands
A tourist spot in Micronesia that has endless beautiful beaches and
great places to learn the unique lifestyle of the people of the island.
There are outer reefs surrounding the island and great for scuba diving.
Surfers also enjoy the legendary waves around the island.
Nan Madol
An impressive archaeological tourist spot in Micronesia where ancient
ruins that dates back to the 7th and 8th century. The ruins are
situated on artificial islands that are about 100 in number and the
place is considered as ‘the Venice of the Pacific’.
Chuuk Lagoon
A major tourist spot in Micronesia great for scuba diving
specifically wreck diving. The lagoon was once a Japanese port during
World War II. Hundreds of aircraft and naval ship wreckage are within
the lagoon and most of the ships do still have various cargoes in them.
Outer Islands
A tour on the islands will let you experience the laid back life of
the natives living there. A very peaceful and calm tourist spot in
Micronesia and life on these islands are truly one-of-a-kind. Learn the
rich culture and love the scenery of these wonderful outer islands in
Micronesia.
Kosrae
A very peaceful island and a tourist spot in Micronesia where you
will be able to see lots of fascinating things. Visit the Lelu Ruins and
Kosrae State Museum to learn the wonderful culture and history of the
island. You can go mountain hiking up to the waterfalls within the
island. And of course, the place is a wonderful diving destination since
the water is very clear with a visibility of 200 feet.
Cultural Village Tour
One of the wonderful ways to spend your day in Micronesia is to take
this fascinating cultural village tour. This tourist spot in Micronesia
is a great way to really experience the typical daily life of the
natives and learn about their rich history. Visit the traditional
fishing villages and see how the people live their lives on both land
and sea.
Stone Money
A famous tourist spot in Micronesia that is truly unique and
fascinating. The stone money is a primitive type of money in Micronesia
and use for exchanging commodities. Tourists are amazed to see that the
people in Yap Island are still using stone money up to this day.
Japanese WWII Communications Center
A main tourist spot in Micronesia located at Weno and one of the main
historical sites within the country. The center has survived the
several bombings during WWII since the place is surrounded with thick
walls and massive structures that were made of concrete in several
layers.
Utwa-Walung Marine Park
A conservation are that was founded by a local ecologist of the are
named Madison Nena. This tourist spot in Micronesia features a very
healthy collection of hard coral, vast mangrove, and undefiled forest
ecosystems.
Eten Island
A perfect place to go to kill some of your time in between each dive.
This tourist spot in Micronesia was once a huge Japanese Air Base. Palm
trees now covered the old runway and pieces of planes that are victims
of the bombings are still scattered around the island. There are also
the remains of old command centers used during those war times.
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