Colonia

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The morning sunrise from your private balcony at O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn is just the beginning of the charm of this place. This nostalgic inn retains an important piece of Yap's colonial history. Moreover, the staff go out of their way to make every moment of your stay memorable and enjoyable. #GoldenHour #Yap #Micronesia
The morning sunrise from your private balcony at O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn is just the beginning of the charm of this place. This nostalgic inn retains an important piece of Yap's colonial history. Moreover, the staff go out of their way to make every moment of your stay memorable and enjoyable. #GoldenHour #Yap #Micronesia
Open from 8 am - 4 pm during the week, the Living History Museum teaches visitors about Yap's colorful culture. Classes in navigation and traditional handicrafts are also taught here.
The WWII wreckage of ENS Joseph E. Cox is well preserved and on display along the side of the main road outside Colonia. #yap #WWII
A traditional Yapese lava-lava skirt hand woven on a loom. The skirts are made and worn predominantly by the outer island women. Originally the skirts were made from dyed hibiscus fiber, but today they are woven using brightly colored modern materials. #yap #culture
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TEST EQC Hotel 720

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Test Street Yap
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Yap. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colonia Public Park and Ethnic Art Village ...
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Manta Ray Bay Resort

Manta Ray Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
1 Main street Yap
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Yap. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Colonia Public Park and Ethnic ...
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