Caparra Archaeological Site
Caparra Archaeological Site is an archaeological site, human settlement, and museum. It is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the 7th most looked-up sight in Puerto Rico on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. It is located 7 km from San Juan. Travelers can reach the site via Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, which is 6 km away, or Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, which is 12 km away.
Daily highs range from 28 °C in January, February, and December to 31 °C in July, August, and September. Daily lows range from 22 °C in January, February, March, and December to 25 °C in July, August, and September. February and March are the driest months, with 74 mm and 77 mm of rain. The wettest months are November (186 mm), September (176 mm), and May (175 mm), with September having about 26 rainy days. Nearby sights include La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico, La Fortaleza, Castillo San Cristóbal, San José Church, and Castillo San Felipe del Morro, all within 8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 113 | 74 | 77 | 134 | 175 | 116 | 152 | 165 | 176 | 165 | 186 | 158 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
