Stone spheres of Costa Rica
Sierpe, Costa Rica
The Stone spheres of Costa Rica are an archaeological site and architectural ensemble located in Sierpe, Puntarenas Province. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Costa Rica. Visitors can explore this site, which is listed as a World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
February is the driest month with 72 mm of rain on about 12 days and daily highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C. October receives the most rain with 674 mm on about 30 days and highs of 28 °C and lows of 22 °C. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 28 °C to 31 °C and lows from 22 °C to 23 °C.
The nearest airport is Golfito Airport, 43 km away, while Juan Santamaría International Airport is 145 km away. The capital San José is 131 km away. Nearby sights include Corcovado National Park at 41.8 km. Admission prices are US$6, US$4 for foreign students, and 1,000 for nationals.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is October, with about 674 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 93 | 72 | 108 | 240 | 482 | 446 | 444 | 566 | 546 | 674 | 496 | 186 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
