Aibonito is a mountainous town located in central Puerto Rico. It has many peaks over 500 meters in elevation and is crossed by several rivers. Aibonito was founded in 1824 and takes its name from the indigenous Taíno people who originally inhabited the area. The town is known for its flower festivals and farming of chickens and flowers. Important landmarks include the San Cristóbal Canyon and Manresa House.

1. AIBONITO!
Irmaliz Quiñones
Farah Mendez
Kianelys Cedeño
Zeisha Rosa

2. Location
 Aibonitois territory is mountainous, located in the
Mountain Range of Cayey, north of Salinas; south of
Barranquitas and Comerio; east of Coamo; and
west of Cidra and Cayey.

3. Geography
 Aibonitoreaches one of the highest
elevation point in the island. The town's
highest peaks are Verdún (760
m), Piedra Degetau (730 m), El Indio
(620 m), and Amoldadero (530 m).
Many rivers cross the town including
Aibonito, La Plata, Usabón, and Cuyón.

4. History
 Aibonito is known as City of the flowers.
 The town was founded in March 13, 1824
by Manuel Vélez.
 Aibonito derives its name from a name
given by the Indians, "Jatibonucu" which
literally means "Great People of the
Sacred High Waters".

5.  The tribe or yucayeque living in the area
was known as Jatibonicu and it was lead
by Cacique Orocobix (Indian chief).
 In fact, the Jatibonicu region covered the
same area as the current towns of
Aibonito, Orocovis, Barranquitas, Morovis
and Corozal.

6. A legend also claims that one day a
Spaniard wake up over the Asomante
mountain and overwhelm by the beauty
of the place he exclaim "Ay, que bonito"
(Oh, how beautiful!).

7. Blue for the sky, white for air purity, red for love
of the own motherland, and gold (yellow) for the
traditional Hispanic values.

8.  The shield is divided in four corners or quarters. The superior left corner
represents the last battles of the Hispano-American War took place. In
the right corner, a white band symbolizing the fog that covers the
Aiboniteños valleys in winter; on a blue field, a purple color flower typical
of the region; and in the inferior end a golden lily to remember San
José, patron of the town. The bottom left corner on a blue background is
placed the gold tower that symbolize the spiritual value. In the right
corner a divided mountain of green color which represents the San
Cristóbal Canon.

9. General Information
 The first Catholic church was built in 1825. The
building was later replaced by the current
church, which was started in 1887 and completed
in 1897.
 The Flowers Festival is celebrated every year from
the last weekend of June up to the first weekend
of July. It's considered the most important flower
event on the island, the festivities include flower
shows, handcrafts displays, kid rides, music and
food.
 Aibonito's main industry is chicken, followed by
flowers, some tobacco, coffee and cattle.

10. Land Marks and Places of
Interest
 San Cristóbal Canon
 Manresa House
 Degetau Stone
 La Trinchera de Asomante

11. Festival and Events
 Aibonito Flower Festival - June/July
 Fiestas Patronales de Santiago Apóstol -
July/August
 Chicken Festival- August
 Turkey Marathon– November
 Montana Festival- November

12. Hotels and Restaurants
 La Posada El Coqui  El Rincon Familiar
 Casa Aurora  La Piedra
 TioPepe
Restaurant

13. Sports
Aibonito had a BSN basketball franchise called
the Polluelos de Aibonito. In 1986 they beat
the defending champions, Atleticos de San
German, in seven games to win their only
championship.
In 1987, the Polluelos reached the finals once
again, but that time, they lost in seven games
to the Titanes de Morovis. Recently, the
Polluelos have not been able to see action on
the BSN's tournaments because of economic
and team ownership problems.

14. Important Personalities
 Rubén Berrios Martínez, politician
 Rafael Pont Flores, journalist
 Juan Martínez Capó, writer
 Manuel Alvarez Nazario, writer

15. Images