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Voykit pocket guide · Guam
Talofofo
Half-day trip from Tumon for the falls and river cruise, not a base: 45 min drive each way, no reason to sleep here.
Talofofo is a south-east Guam village best known for its waterfall resort park and the Valley of the Latte river cruise. The sights are close together along Route 4, but the village itself has no beach, no nightlife and very few places to eat. Most visitors come as a half-day excursion from Tumon or Hagåtña.
- Country
- Guam
- Best months
- Jan–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Aug–Oct (rainy season, trails can be muddy)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD). Cards are widely accepted; tipping follows US customs in restaurants, bars and taxis.
- Daily spend
- Half-day trip (per person, excluding car hire) $30–60 (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Local networks are Docomo Pacific, GTA and IT&E; tourist SIMs and eSIMs sell at the airport and online.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 60 Hz · US flat-pin plugs; European, UK and Australian devices need an adapter, and single-voltage appliances a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% unless a service charge is on the bill.; Bar: US$1–2 a drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Dive or tour guide: US$10–20 per person per day.; Hotel housekeeping: US$2–5 a night.
- Water
- Treated tap water is generally safe to drink; follow boil-water notices after typhoons. Many visitors prefer bottled.
- Toilets
- Western toilets throughout; paper goes in the bowl. Beach parks have basic toilets; malls and hotels are the clean fallback.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Talofofo Falls Resort Park entry | $10–15 |
| Valley of the Latte river cruise | $60–80 |
| Burger and beer at Jeff's Pirates Cove | $12–18 |
| Car hire per day (compact) | $40–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GUM · Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport
- About 25 min by car via Route 4
Typical fares
- Tumon → Talofofo Falls by car
- about 45 min, $5–8 in gas
- Talofofo Falls → Valley of the Latte
- about 10 min by car
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential: the falls, river cruise and Tarzan Falls are 5–15 min apart by road. No public transport serves the sights directly.
See and do
Known for
- Talofofo Falls Resort Park
- Valley of the Latte river cruise
- Tarzan Falls swimming hole
- Jeff's Pirates Cove
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tumon | Car via Route 4 and Marine Corps Drive, about 45 min | About 45 min |
| Hagåtña | Car via Route 4, about 30 min | About 30 min |
| Southern loop (Umatac, Inarajan) | Car via Route 4 and Route 2, about 20 min to Umatac | About 20 min to Umatac |
Sleep
- Tumon (recommended base)
- All hotels and most restaurants are in Tumon, 45 min north by car.
- Talofofo village
- No hotels; a handful of vacation rentals exist but are not walkable to anything.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Håfa adaihah-fah ah-dye |
| Thank you | Si Yu'os ma'åsesee-yoos mah-ah-seh |
| How much? | Taimanu i presio?tai-mah-noo ee preh-see-oh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Håfa adai with a smile; handshakes; avoid: Being in a hurry with elders
- Elders: Many young islanders greet elders with nginge' (sniffing the back of their hand); watch, do not copy unless invited; avoid: Interrupting elders
- Fiestas: Eat, thank the host, take the plate you are offered; avoid: Leaving right after eating
- Church: Covered shoulders and knees; avoid: Photographing Mass
- Land and sea: Ask before crossing land or collecting anything; avoid: Taking shells, coral or stones from preserves and latte sites
Scams and watch-outs
- Talofofo Falls Resort Park charges entry and some attractions inside cost extra: check the official site for current prices.
- Tarzan Falls trail can be slippery after rain; go early to avoid afternoon showers.
- Jeff's Pirates Cove closes by 7 PM; last food orders earlier.
Talofofo is safe during daylight hours. The main risks are slippery trails at Tarzan Falls and the usual Guam driving hazards: potholes, stray dogs and sudden rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Talofofo yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Talofofo Falls Resort Park
- Valley of the Latte river cruise
- Tarzan Falls swimming hole
- Jeff's Pirates Cove
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Visit Guam — Talofofo Falls Resort Park: www.visitguam.com/listing/talofofo-falls-resort-park/346/
- Valley of the Latte official site: www.valleyofthelatte.com/
- Wikivoyage: Talofofo, revision 4894417 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4894417
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Talofofo
Na' i Talofofo Falls Resort Park
Take me to Talofofo Falls Resort Park
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Guam uses US dollars; no need to exchange.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/talofofo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.