Capacha

Capacha is an archaeological site in Colima, Mexico, spanning 132 hectares between the Colima and Pereira rivers, with streets, drainage systems, and numerous stone structures visible across the grounds. Excavations have revealed platforms, residential buildings, religious structures, and a ball court arranged throughout the complex.

Archaeological evidence shows human settlements dating back to 1500 BCE, with ceramic artifacts from the Capacha phase representing the earliest known occupation. These early finds represent one of the oldest cultural developments in the region.

The site features circular and rectangular platforms that supported different functions like governance, worship, and daily life, along with a ball court and rock carvings. These structures reveal how the community organized itself and what activities mattered most to them.

The site is only open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, so plan your visit accordingly. Wear sturdy shoes since you'll be walking across uneven ground and structures spread over a large area.

The site contains shaft tombs, vertical wells with up to three burial chambers at the bottom where ancient inhabitants placed their deceased. These underground chambers are a rare archaeological feature that reveals much about how this early society treated their dead.