Latte of Freedom
Latte of Freedom
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Peter R.
By Peter R.
More than just the 'Latte of Freedom'!
4.0 of 5 bubblesDec 2022
The 'Latte of Freedom' is located at Adelup Point which is actually the 'Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor's Complex'. Assuming that this was solely a Government administrative building with an oversized concrete egg cup structure and unsure about access to the general public, on previous visits to Guam it has been easy to speed past the complex on Marine Corps Drive, without a second thought. On my latest visit to Guam post-COVID, I decided to venture off Marine Corps Drive and explore the complex. In the North West cornerof the park in front of the complex there is a bronze statue of a 'Lone Sailor', standing by his kitbag and staring out to sea towards Tamuning. The very evocative US Navy Memorial was dedicated as recently as December 2018. During office hours you can drive through the gate adjacent to this memorial and proceed up the hill and park behind the complex which affords a great view of the coastline as well as featuring historical cannons and a memorial to the crew of a B52H Stratofortress ex-Andersen Air Force Base which crashed into the sea in 2008. Although the 'Latte of Freedom' remained closed post-COVID when I visited in December 2022, discovering the 'Guam Chinkon Shrine' which lies just below the structure and overlooks 'Red Beach 1', 'Red Beach 2', 'Green Beach' & 'Blue Beach' which together comprise the Asan Beach Landing Sites of 21 July 1944. The Shinto Shrine is marked by a couple of vermilion 'torii' gates and is overshadowed by the rusting relic of a Japanese defensive gun. The information board is very thought provoking; in the 21-days following the Asan landings, more than 21,000 soldiers perished (1,866 US and 19,505 Japanese). All-in-all, the Governor's Complex at Adelup Point comprises more than just the 'Latte of Freedom'!

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Robyn-and-John
Australia2,316 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2013 • Business
Built on a spectacular location overlooking the ocean. The view across to two lovers point is great but the outlook from this monument is well worth the visit. You can take the lift up for walk about 3 small flights of steps and adjoins the Hall of Governors. A must see on your next visit.
Written 11 September 2013
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KellyB20
29 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2012 • Family
This scenic view is located behind the Governor's office and gives a spectacular view of the western side of the island. It is steeped in history and definitely a must see when you are on the island. I always bring visiting business colleagues and personal friends when on island.
Written 4 September 2012
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awall66
Santa Rita, GU19 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2011 • Couples
Build by donations of pennies from Guam's children. Symbolizes Guam as a free nation. Great view of Piti Bay and Tumon Bay while up inside Latte Stone. Open Monday-Friday. Hours are not always the same. Mostly 8am-4pm. Cost $3.00 in 2011.
Written 30 June 2012
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Leo
Boston, MA323 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
We looked for and eventually found this place as we wondered what the latte stone was all about. We saw that the latte stone icon on a map and it lead us here. The scenery was nice and there was a nice view of the area.
Written 8 September 2019
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Sheri V
Clinton, MD26 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Couples
Not a lot to see, but the view is beautiful. This site was the idea of a former governor of Guam who wanted to establish a memorable venue in this the Western most part of the United States Guam. Not quite another Statue of Liberty by no means, but worthy of photo ops. The staff are very hospitable and informative, but not much really to see and no history.
Written 7 February 2019
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POL4Life
Fort Belvoir, VA14 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016 • Family
We stopped up at the Latte of Freedom to check it out, and the breathtaking views were amazing! Great spot for some photos and for just enjoying the moment to take it all in. There is a small entry fee (which I think this should be free to the public), but still worth it.
Written 21 January 2017
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t2beans
Sacramento, CA80 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015 • Family
Have to pay a nominal fee to get in. Beautiful views! There is an elevator available if you are unable to climb up the stairs.
Written 28 August 2015
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ready2shine
Tamuning, Mariana Islands5 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
It's a nice place, but there is nothing else to do there and it's far away from the City Center. If you have nothing to do, you can go down to Fish Eye and then Latte of Freedom on the way back to Tumon
Written 20 January 2012
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Peter R.
Ulsan, South Korea1,421 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
The 'Latte of Freedom' is located at Adelup Point which is actually the 'Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor's Complex'. Assuming that this was solely a Government administrative building with an oversized concrete egg cup structure and unsure about access to the general public, on previous visits to Guam it has been easy to speed past the complex on Marine Corps Drive, without a second thought.
On my latest visit to Guam post-COVID, I decided to venture off Marine Corps Drive and explore the complex. In the North West cornerof the park in front of the complex there is a bronze statue of a 'Lone Sailor', standing by his kitbag and staring out to sea towards Tamuning. The very evocative US Navy Memorial was dedicated as recently as December 2018. During office hours you can drive through the gate adjacent to this memorial and proceed up the hill and park behind the complex which affords a great view of the coastline as well as featuring historical cannons and a memorial to the crew of a B52H Stratofortress ex-Andersen Air Force Base which crashed into the sea in 2008.
Although the 'Latte of Freedom' remained closed post-COVID when I visited in December 2022, discovering the 'Guam Chinkon Shrine' which lies just below the structure and overlooks 'Red Beach 1', 'Red Beach 2', 'Green Beach' & 'Blue Beach' which together comprise the Asan Beach Landing Sites of 21 July 1944. The Shinto Shrine is marked by a couple of vermilion 'torii' gates and is overshadowed by the rusting relic of a Japanese defensive gun. The information board is very thought provoking; in the 21-days following the Asan landings, more than 21,000 soldiers perished (1,866 US and 19,505 Japanese).
All-in-all, the Governor's Complex at Adelup Point comprises more than just the 'Latte of Freedom'!
Written 29 December 2022
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Sling Stone
35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Family
Nice spot. Wish I brought a cafe latte with me to sit and enjoy it more. Pack a snack and drink when you visit
Written 8 September 2017
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