Caparra Archaeological Site
Caparra is an archaeological site in the municipality of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. It was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1994. The site contains the remains of the first Spanish capital of the island, settled in 1508 and abandoned in 1521. It represents the oldest known European settlement on United States territory.
Caparra | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
The ruins of Juan Ponce de Leon's residence at Caparra | |
| Location | Guaynabo, Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18°24′18″N 66°06′51″W |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003155 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | February 28, 1984 |
| Designated NHL | April 19, 1994 |
The site is on the grounds of the Museum of the Conquest and Colonization of Puerto Rico (Museo de la Conquista y Colonización), which features artifacts from the site and other archaeological sites in Puerto Rico.
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