To achieve this goal, we accept only visitors in small groups and individual travelers. Your comments and inquiry would be appreciated. Yap Island is located just 9 degrees north of the equator, southwest of Guam and northeast of Palau. A cluster of four islands connected by roads, waterways and channels are surrounded by a broad fringing reef. The total of land areas is about 100 square kilometers.
Mangroves cover most of the coastal areas, but occasionally there are golden, sandy beaches.
Colonia is the capital of Yap State, where most of business is conducted. Currency The U. S. dollar is the official currency, although Yap is famous for its stone money which is still in use as a medium of exchange on certain traditional occasions. Credit cards are accepted by most of the hotels, restaurants, visitor-related businesses and the big stores in Colonia, however, cash and travelers checks are still recommended for small stores. Car Rental and Taxis Taxi, car and moped rentals can be arranged through your hotel or Nature's Way. Communications International telephone calls can be made to any country in the world.