aibonito
Aibonito is a beautiful , rich in interesting spaces and historically valuable village . Here is a brief guide to places you should not miss .
Aibonito is a beautiful , rich in interesting spaces and historically valuable village . Here is a brief guide to places you should not miss .
Panoramic Route
More than a path that leads us and communicates with Aibonito and alternatives to see this village , the scenic route is an attraction in itself. Runs along the higher elevations of the mountains and exposes us to the most splendid and attractive natural and cultural landscapes . The views extend to the northern and southern coast of the island . If you visit this town we suggest explore through landscapes. Here we recommend the Panoramic Route of Puerto Rico , so designated by the government of the island in the decade of 1960. This route crosses through Aibonito PR 122 Roads 7718 and 723 in that order if traveling west. But there is also a segment of this scenic route out of the center towards Aibonito Barranquitas, PR 725 road.
San Cristobal Canyon
The canyon is a trench or a deep groove . San Cristobal Canyon demarcates the border between Aibonito and Barranquitas and its main channel is formed by the river Usabón . In Puerto Rico this is one of the most extensive canyons and deep. In its deepest exceeds 700 feet. From Aibonito you can appreciate the view of several segments Canyon San Cristobal. To visit inside is not recommended to do it on their own, much less during the rainy months . We suggest a visit to one of the tour operators with experience and expertise in this area and consider, for safety reasons , a good physical condition is required to download and to climb to and from the canyon floor .
Stone Mirador Degetau
The observatory of the landscape was one of the facilities developed by the government of Puerto Rico in order to facilitate public access to the panoramic landscape appreciation through the scenic route. In fact, although the point of highest elevation of Puerto Rico is Cerro Punta or Puntita in Jayuya , Aibonito to 2,401 feet is the people of the island whose location is greater elevation above sea level and the stone lookout Degetau in turn is the highest point in this municipality . The place has an observation tower allows to dominate the landscape around them. It also has parking, restrooms , wooden gazebos among gardens and trees for picnics or rest, swings for infants , public telephone and lounge open activities. The facilities open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm It is located at PR 7718 , Km 0.8. 787-735-3871
Stone Montá
So it is called this peculiar geological feature that is part of the landscape that can be enjoyed from the road while traveling in the direction of Coamo through PR 717 Km. 7.4 . Its name refers to the huge rocks that are over each other as if they would fall.
Vivero Luna
One of the best examples of a commercial nursery of tropical plants. A great place to meet the growing plants , especially orchids. During the visit you can see a myriad of tropical plants and see how they propagate including the delicate process of reproduction of orchids. It is located at PR 725 , Km . 3.6. 787-487-3488
Aibonito urbano
The Town Center
Visit the center of Aibonito is an experience that should not be omitted. Like many others, he has one or several streets "trade" where most and the most varied business client. Usually these streets, connecting to the town square. Therefore, it is the best reference for orientation and a good starting point for exploring the local trade. They are usually the most economical area stores and especially the meeting point for most people. It is at this stage of the street, where better life is captured in a village, that is all. There are many food establishments, clothing stores, jewelry, rustic furniture, among others. One of the most striking is the shoe, service almost extinct in Puerto Rico. If you enter this shoe you will see one of the oldest cash registers of Aibonito. Nearby you will notice a huge newly remodeled structure known as La Tabacalera. It is an old building that served as warehouse and collector of snuff that was cultivated in Aibonito, Cayey, and Barranquitas in the days when this was the main product in this region. Today is the community center where many activities are held.
Angel R. Ortiz Cultural Center
The center is named after an important figure who advocated and contributed to the cultural historical task of Aibonito . It was created for the study , promotion, enrichment, protection and preservation of Puerto Rican culture . Its headquarters is an old structure known as Caseta of road , formerly used as a warehouse and operations center persons responsible for maintenance of roads and highways in the mountain villages . Here they are held activities dedicated to various cultural events in the region. It is located in the PR 14 , Km . 51.8 . 787-735-3871
Trustees of the Historical Archives of Aibonito
This Board consists of volunteers from the community leaders of Aibonito, is manager and custodian of a magnificent collection and archive of books, documents, maps, recordings, videos, films and other materials of historical reference of Aibonito since the nineteenth century to the present. Besides, it is to promote the conservation of historic structures. In the absence or presence of a museum of the history of Aibonito, a file like this is a treasure for any traveler or traveler who visit this region. This history file is located on the second floor of the Public Library and Cyber Center Aibonito, Calle Ignacio Lopez # 78, near the center of town. At the moment only open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 12 m. Make an appointment with the director, Angel Rivera at 787-403-3121 or by Michelle Rivera at 787-602-3730. The phone in the Public Library 787-594-2914 Aibonito.
La Gallera de Asomante
According to the followers of cockfighting , this cockpit is the principal in Aibonito . If you have never visited, do it , it's a real almost medieval Coliseum . The din is overwhelming but the phenomenon is part of an old tradition in Puerto Rico is part of our culture. Fights held on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 12 pm . It is located on PR 162 near km2
To eat and drink
La Fondita Vegetariana
The alternative to diet conviction or mere interest in vegetarian food. PR162 , Km 3.5. 787-735-5757
Taste Kiosk
One of the first stops up the PR 7722 if you are from the Cayey PR 1. It has an excellent range of guanimes with cod fritters and a kind of corn tamale covered cod stew sauce . It has everything to take and on the back a space where they exhibit and sell household antiques worth exploring .
La Peña
Is a hybrid commercial phenomenon , among grocery store, bar and hardware, as often happens in the field , for your convenience for residents and bystanders. It is built on a huge rock from which the name. It is run by its owners, a young couple older , perhaps about 70 , known for his kindness and gift of people who travel once a week to the island in search of typical Puerto Rican candies to add to the enormous variety they offer it. But it is well known for its famous whiskey with natural coconut water , water that also sold separately and has great demand. Looking from the Rock and across the street is seen to the south a beautiful view of the mountains and the Caribbean Sea . Panoramic Route # 7722 , Km . 0.6. Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm . 787-738-9486
La Jueyera Tropical
The owner is known as El Lobo and open your business on Mondays , unlike most traders operating on weekends and rest that day. On Monday, from 5pm , The Jueyera opens its doors for friends and other businesses traders especially bars and restaurants, they will enjoy their turn to be recreated . That day the Jueyera prepares a complimentary dish for all comers . Usually one recipe, one of the culinary specialties and served until the pot is finished. Its menu, the rest of the day is varied Creole food that sometimes includes rice with crabs ( crabs) brought from the coast and fed in pens with corn until thoroughly clean and fatter than necessary. It is a meeting place for dominoes , drink and good company of neighbors and community goodwill . It is located on PR 722 .
Restaurante La Piedra
It takes its name from its proximity to the viewpoint of the Stone of Degetau and for the same reason from around the restaurant an extraordinary view of the landscape of the countryside that extends to Barranquitas appreciated. It has cozy bar and dining room. Their food is varied but still more varied recipes for chicken, perhaps because Aibonito with its neighboring town of Coamo is one of the main centers of raising chickens in Puerto Rico . It is located at PR 7718 , Km . 0.8. 787-735-1034
Tío Pepe
Well known for its outstanding cuisine , but also because their environment is particularly attractive . Besides having indoor dining room has a large wooden deck outdoors. From Friday to Sunday usual bohemian it organized and spontaneous , because these days there is always live music, troubadours and strings , unless they reach other instruments troupe of friends or neighbors in the region and visitors. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am . It is located at PR 723 , Km . 0.3. 787-735-9615
El Balconcito Criollo
A local experience for the traveler on a motorcycle or car. It is usual to find groups of friends in motorboat , en route through the mountains , stopping here on his return from the voyage. But it is also very crowded because it is often a place where folk music activities , Tuesdays are organized but also opens the rest of the week until Sunday. The food is Creole, and among its specialties are fried , kebabs and varied guanimes . It is located at PR 7718 , Km . 3.1. 787-735-2005 and 787-991-0402
Ana’s Restaurant
This inn creole food is exquisite Dominican accent as Ana , the owner is originally from the Dominican Republic . Account everyone who frequents , Ana 's cooking is scrumptious . It is located at PR 162 , Km . 2.0. 787-991-0331
El Negocio de Don Toño
A real neighborhood bar where you play billiards, horses, cards and dominoes, among others. It is a meeting place for the neighborhood. They drink and typical pica ham and mortadella cheese " Dutch " ball . Don Toño is a dear person round eighties and lives of their business and the joy of sharing with their usual customers and that will surprise you with its casual visit. It is located very close to the Gallera Asomante , so that its customers are cockers and cockpits win or lose the races . It is located on PR 162 near the Km . 2 .
El Bodegón Familiar
An excellent place to find real ground beef burgers and homemade .
Restaurante El Bosque
An impressive two-story structure , built of wood with large balconies surrounded by trees. Very welcoming. On the second floor an area that locals consider a nightclub and usually Fridays and Saturdays are crowded in the evening was enabled . Creole food with real accent field . It is located at PR 7718 , Km . 3.2 . 787-735-8215
Condimento Ristorantte
The best example of Italian cuisine , excellent service, accommodating to everyone who asks variations to the menu. Located in the center of town , opposite the Plaza Ruiz Belvis on Betances Street # 60 .
Hoteles
Hotel Swiss Inn Guest House (787) 735-8500
Hotel Las Casitas(787) 735-7608
More than a path that leads us and communicates with Aibonito and alternatives to see this village , the scenic route is an attraction in itself. Runs along the higher elevations of the mountains and exposes us to the most splendid and attractive natural and cultural landscapes . The views extend to the northern and southern coast of the island . If you visit this town we suggest explore through landscapes. Here we recommend the Panoramic Route of Puerto Rico , so designated by the government of the island in the decade of 1960. This route crosses through Aibonito PR 122 Roads 7718 and 723 in that order if traveling west. But there is also a segment of this scenic route out of the center towards Aibonito Barranquitas, PR 725 road.
San Cristobal Canyon
The canyon is a trench or a deep groove . San Cristobal Canyon demarcates the border between Aibonito and Barranquitas and its main channel is formed by the river Usabón . In Puerto Rico this is one of the most extensive canyons and deep. In its deepest exceeds 700 feet. From Aibonito you can appreciate the view of several segments Canyon San Cristobal. To visit inside is not recommended to do it on their own, much less during the rainy months . We suggest a visit to one of the tour operators with experience and expertise in this area and consider, for safety reasons , a good physical condition is required to download and to climb to and from the canyon floor .
Stone Mirador Degetau
The observatory of the landscape was one of the facilities developed by the government of Puerto Rico in order to facilitate public access to the panoramic landscape appreciation through the scenic route. In fact, although the point of highest elevation of Puerto Rico is Cerro Punta or Puntita in Jayuya , Aibonito to 2,401 feet is the people of the island whose location is greater elevation above sea level and the stone lookout Degetau in turn is the highest point in this municipality . The place has an observation tower allows to dominate the landscape around them. It also has parking, restrooms , wooden gazebos among gardens and trees for picnics or rest, swings for infants , public telephone and lounge open activities. The facilities open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm It is located at PR 7718 , Km 0.8. 787-735-3871
Stone Montá
So it is called this peculiar geological feature that is part of the landscape that can be enjoyed from the road while traveling in the direction of Coamo through PR 717 Km. 7.4 . Its name refers to the huge rocks that are over each other as if they would fall.
Vivero Luna
One of the best examples of a commercial nursery of tropical plants. A great place to meet the growing plants , especially orchids. During the visit you can see a myriad of tropical plants and see how they propagate including the delicate process of reproduction of orchids. It is located at PR 725 , Km . 3.6. 787-487-3488
Aibonito urbano
The Town Center
Visit the center of Aibonito is an experience that should not be omitted. Like many others, he has one or several streets "trade" where most and the most varied business client. Usually these streets, connecting to the town square. Therefore, it is the best reference for orientation and a good starting point for exploring the local trade. They are usually the most economical area stores and especially the meeting point for most people. It is at this stage of the street, where better life is captured in a village, that is all. There are many food establishments, clothing stores, jewelry, rustic furniture, among others. One of the most striking is the shoe, service almost extinct in Puerto Rico. If you enter this shoe you will see one of the oldest cash registers of Aibonito. Nearby you will notice a huge newly remodeled structure known as La Tabacalera. It is an old building that served as warehouse and collector of snuff that was cultivated in Aibonito, Cayey, and Barranquitas in the days when this was the main product in this region. Today is the community center where many activities are held.
Angel R. Ortiz Cultural Center
The center is named after an important figure who advocated and contributed to the cultural historical task of Aibonito . It was created for the study , promotion, enrichment, protection and preservation of Puerto Rican culture . Its headquarters is an old structure known as Caseta of road , formerly used as a warehouse and operations center persons responsible for maintenance of roads and highways in the mountain villages . Here they are held activities dedicated to various cultural events in the region. It is located in the PR 14 , Km . 51.8 . 787-735-3871
Trustees of the Historical Archives of Aibonito
This Board consists of volunteers from the community leaders of Aibonito, is manager and custodian of a magnificent collection and archive of books, documents, maps, recordings, videos, films and other materials of historical reference of Aibonito since the nineteenth century to the present. Besides, it is to promote the conservation of historic structures. In the absence or presence of a museum of the history of Aibonito, a file like this is a treasure for any traveler or traveler who visit this region. This history file is located on the second floor of the Public Library and Cyber Center Aibonito, Calle Ignacio Lopez # 78, near the center of town. At the moment only open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 12 m. Make an appointment with the director, Angel Rivera at 787-403-3121 or by Michelle Rivera at 787-602-3730. The phone in the Public Library 787-594-2914 Aibonito.
La Gallera de Asomante
According to the followers of cockfighting , this cockpit is the principal in Aibonito . If you have never visited, do it , it's a real almost medieval Coliseum . The din is overwhelming but the phenomenon is part of an old tradition in Puerto Rico is part of our culture. Fights held on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 12 pm . It is located on PR 162 near km2
To eat and drink
La Fondita Vegetariana
The alternative to diet conviction or mere interest in vegetarian food. PR162 , Km 3.5. 787-735-5757
Taste Kiosk
One of the first stops up the PR 7722 if you are from the Cayey PR 1. It has an excellent range of guanimes with cod fritters and a kind of corn tamale covered cod stew sauce . It has everything to take and on the back a space where they exhibit and sell household antiques worth exploring .
La Peña
Is a hybrid commercial phenomenon , among grocery store, bar and hardware, as often happens in the field , for your convenience for residents and bystanders. It is built on a huge rock from which the name. It is run by its owners, a young couple older , perhaps about 70 , known for his kindness and gift of people who travel once a week to the island in search of typical Puerto Rican candies to add to the enormous variety they offer it. But it is well known for its famous whiskey with natural coconut water , water that also sold separately and has great demand. Looking from the Rock and across the street is seen to the south a beautiful view of the mountains and the Caribbean Sea . Panoramic Route # 7722 , Km . 0.6. Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm . 787-738-9486
La Jueyera Tropical
The owner is known as El Lobo and open your business on Mondays , unlike most traders operating on weekends and rest that day. On Monday, from 5pm , The Jueyera opens its doors for friends and other businesses traders especially bars and restaurants, they will enjoy their turn to be recreated . That day the Jueyera prepares a complimentary dish for all comers . Usually one recipe, one of the culinary specialties and served until the pot is finished. Its menu, the rest of the day is varied Creole food that sometimes includes rice with crabs ( crabs) brought from the coast and fed in pens with corn until thoroughly clean and fatter than necessary. It is a meeting place for dominoes , drink and good company of neighbors and community goodwill . It is located on PR 722 .
Restaurante La Piedra
It takes its name from its proximity to the viewpoint of the Stone of Degetau and for the same reason from around the restaurant an extraordinary view of the landscape of the countryside that extends to Barranquitas appreciated. It has cozy bar and dining room. Their food is varied but still more varied recipes for chicken, perhaps because Aibonito with its neighboring town of Coamo is one of the main centers of raising chickens in Puerto Rico . It is located at PR 7718 , Km . 0.8. 787-735-1034
Tío Pepe
Well known for its outstanding cuisine , but also because their environment is particularly attractive . Besides having indoor dining room has a large wooden deck outdoors. From Friday to Sunday usual bohemian it organized and spontaneous , because these days there is always live music, troubadours and strings , unless they reach other instruments troupe of friends or neighbors in the region and visitors. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am . It is located at PR 723 , Km . 0.3. 787-735-9615
El Balconcito Criollo
A local experience for the traveler on a motorcycle or car. It is usual to find groups of friends in motorboat , en route through the mountains , stopping here on his return from the voyage. But it is also very crowded because it is often a place where folk music activities , Tuesdays are organized but also opens the rest of the week until Sunday. The food is Creole, and among its specialties are fried , kebabs and varied guanimes . It is located at PR 7718 , Km . 3.1. 787-735-2005 and 787-991-0402
Ana’s Restaurant
This inn creole food is exquisite Dominican accent as Ana , the owner is originally from the Dominican Republic . Account everyone who frequents , Ana 's cooking is scrumptious . It is located at PR 162 , Km . 2.0. 787-991-0331
El Negocio de Don Toño
A real neighborhood bar where you play billiards, horses, cards and dominoes, among others. It is a meeting place for the neighborhood. They drink and typical pica ham and mortadella cheese " Dutch " ball . Don Toño is a dear person round eighties and lives of their business and the joy of sharing with their usual customers and that will surprise you with its casual visit. It is located very close to the Gallera Asomante , so that its customers are cockers and cockpits win or lose the races . It is located on PR 162 near the Km . 2 .
El Bodegón Familiar
An excellent place to find real ground beef burgers and homemade .
Restaurante El Bosque
An impressive two-story structure , built of wood with large balconies surrounded by trees. Very welcoming. On the second floor an area that locals consider a nightclub and usually Fridays and Saturdays are crowded in the evening was enabled . Creole food with real accent field . It is located at PR 7718 , Km . 3.2 . 787-735-8215
Condimento Ristorantte
The best example of Italian cuisine , excellent service, accommodating to everyone who asks variations to the menu. Located in the center of town , opposite the Plaza Ruiz Belvis on Betances Street # 60 .
Hoteles
Hotel Swiss Inn Guest House (787) 735-8500
Hotel Las Casitas(787) 735-7608