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Colonia

Colonia is a town in Yap district, Micronesia of about 7,371 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 78 beaches & coast, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see place is Spanish Fort.

9.5164° N, 138.1217° EPop. 7,371

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Within 30 km134 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see1
Notable23
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Colonia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Colonia
  2. Maak'eefnigaaqbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Gagil-Tamilriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Maapriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Nimpal Channel Marine Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Bigeewbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Colonia
Today’s loopColoniaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Colonia?

Spanish Fort (fort, about 1 km), Colonia <!--Colonia (attraction, about 1 km), Yap Living History Museum (museum, about 1 km), Biy (river spot, about 2 km), Qaraq (beach, about 2 km), Rukoey (beach, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Colonia?

134 places on Spotwander: 78 beaches & coast, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest beach to Colonia?

Chamorro Bay, about 1 km by road; Qaraq (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Colonia?

Mudnoonguch, about 1 km by road; Taraang (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Colonia?

Start in Colonia, visit Maak'eefnigaaq, then Gagil-Tamil, then Maap, then Nimpal Channel Marine Conservation Area, then Bigeew, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

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