Aibonito Attractions
Founded in 1824, Aibonito's name is a euphemism for the Spanish expression "Wow, how beautiful". The town is very scenic and has a perpetual spring-like temperature. The main industries are poultry and flower cultivation. An annual flower festival held in June is one of the town's highlights.
Aibonito is also known for being the vacation destination of some of Puerto Rico's most wealthy families, as well as people of note, including politicians. It is one of the most popular mountain towns on the island, and also the highest town in Puerto Rico.
Aibonito is also known for being the vacation destination of some of Puerto Rico's most wealthy families, as well as people of note, including politicians. It is one of the most popular mountain towns on the island, and also the highest town in Puerto Rico.
Degetau Stone
A group of large rocks lying on a hilltop, Mirador La Piedra Degetau offers views of mountainous Puerto Rico and the Atlantic and Caribbean Ocean. A lookout tower at Mirrador La Piedra Degetau adds some height and on clear days the view seems to extend forever. Located not far from Aibonito, this is definitely worth a stop for visitors who are in the area. There are shaded areas with picnic tables, as well as washroom facilities on site.
Festival of Flowers
Taking place at the end of June and running into the Fourth of July weekend, the Flower Festival (Festival de las flores) in Aibonito draws horticulturalists and flower lovers from across Puerto Rico and other parts of the world. Participants in the Flower Festival are primarily locals displaying their home grown flowers. There are also local vendors selling their wares and musicians playing in the streets.
The Puerto Rico beauty pageant runs at the same time as the Flower Festival making this a fun time to be in Aibonito.
The Puerto Rico beauty pageant runs at the same time as the Flower Festival making this a fun time to be in Aibonito.
