Local area

The island's turquoise lagoon hides wrecks and remnants of the Pacific War and is a snorkeler’s and scuba diver’s paradise found. Towering cliffs and a pristine jungle lures hikers with caves still filled with the detritus of a war now remembered by ceremonies held at inspiring peace memorials built by many nations. The NMI Museum of History and Culture is a good starting point for first time visitors to grasp the expanse of this island's history through pre-history and the administrative eras

With its visitor’s center and memorials, the American Memorial Park offers a strategic and personal look at the island's World War II history. Other worthwhile and exciting attractions are a sightseeing tour of the northern Marpi region.