Aibonito Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Puerto Rico
About Aibonito
Aibonito is located in the Sierra de Cayey, a subrange of the Cordillera Central. At 2,400 feet (731 m) in elevation, Aibonito's main town square is the highest in Puerto Rico. The San Cristobal Canyon, one of the largest and deepest canyons in the Caribbean, separates Aibonito fromBarranquitasin the north. The area was originally settled by the Taino people, and the town's name comes from the Taino word "Jatibon" (from Jatibonicu, the name of the local tribe), meaning "black river" or "high river" (similar to Haiti's name origin). A local legend says the name comes from a Spanish settler who exclaimed "ay que bonito!" ("oh, how pretty!") at the natural scenery in the area.
Top Attractions in Aibonito
Explore the best things to see and do in Aibonito:
- ★Aibonito Pueblo
- ★Asomante Battlefield and Trench
- ★Church of San José of Aibonito
- ★Encanto Theater
- ★Federico Degetau House and Museum
- ★Mirador La Plata
- ★Moscoso Pharmacy
- ★Piedra Degetau
Where to Eat in Aibonito
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aibonito Beer Garden and Restaurant
- 🍴Claudio Pizza
- 🍴El Balconcíto Criollo
- 🍴El Cantinflas
- 🍴El Italiano Xpress
- 🍴El Rincón Familiar
Where to Stay in Aibonito
- 🏨Aibonito Hotel
- 🏨Casita de Campo Aibonito
- 🏨Finca Bee Happy
- 🏨Hacienda 360 on Airbnb
Aibonito Travel Guide Sections
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