After the Spanish arrived, it is believed that a ranch was established in the region by Pedro Zorascoechea in , which led the development of a hamlet. The first Catholic church in Aibonito was built in The building was replaced by the current church, which was started in and completed in After the town was officially constituted, wards started developing in the area.
On the Spanish—American War of , around Spanish and Puerto Rican soldiers were able to defeat the invading American troops due to their strategic placement in the Asomante mountain. This scrimmage came to an end when the Spanish government surrendered on August 12, It is interesting to note that the Spanish and Puerto Rican forces at Asomante never surrendered and would have held their position indefinitely if not for the buckling of the Spanish government in Madrid.
There are several stories regarding the name of the town. Finally, there's a legend that tells of a Spanish soldier called Diego Alvarez who on May 17, reached one of the highest peaks in the area and upon watching the view, exclaimed "Ay, que bonito!
Aibonito is the town with the highest elevation in Puerto Rico , located at 2, feet above sea level. Aibonito holds the record for the lowest temperature in Puerto Rico. Aibonito is among Puerto Rico's coolest towns. The municapality which is situated in the central south mountainous region of the island, is bordered on the north by Barranquitas and Cidra , on the south by Salinas and Coamo , on the east by Cidra and Cayey, and on the west by Coamo.
The mountainous terrain reaches up to the central mountain range. The highest elevations are to the south, the center and the west of the town. The Canyon has many pools, abundant vegetation, waterfalls and many cliffs.
The white clay in Aibonito is used for pottery. Manufactured products include radiators and medical and surgical equipment. This territory once belonged to the Villa de Coamo and was known as Laybonito, later Aybonito and finally Aibonito.
The first catholic church in Aibonito was constructed in It burned down in and was replaced by the present church finished in Aibonito is the first municipality in organizing a festival dedicated to the flowers, celebrated since The Festival of the Flowers is celebrated every July.
It is considered the most important event dedicated to the island flowers. The building was later replaced by the current church, which was started in and completed in This beautiful church is a fine example of Gothic architecture.
The San Cristobal Canyon , one of the most notable topographic features of the island, it is the largest canyon in Puerto Rico and in the Caribbean. Three rivers cascade through its ravines, some of which are over feet deep. It is also home to the highest waterfall in Puerto Rico, right on the Rio Usabon.
Aibonito is known for its flowers, and since , a two-weekend event draws big crowds of locals and visitors.
The Festival de las Flores 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 is 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.
Aibonito reaches one of the highest elevation point in the island. The annual flower festival features exhibits of lilies, anthuriums, carnations, roses, gardenias, begonias and other tropical plans as well as food, music, and merrymaking.
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