Aibonito: See
1 Aibonito Pueblo (downtown Aibonito). See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops. You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities. The historic downtown and administrative center of Aibonito is home to several historic buildings, such as the colonial-style Church San José, the city hall and the main town square. (updated Apr 2022) Some historic sites and tourist attractions in the downtown area are:
Church of San José of Aibonito (Parroquia San José), 55 Geronimo Martinez Street, ☏ +1 787-735-3741. The main church and Catholic parish in town. The current building dates to 1897 and it was listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984. (updated Oct 2021)
Encanto Theater (Antiguo Teatro Encanto), Calle San José, ☏ +1 787-735-8181. Historic theater dating to the early 20th century. (updated Oct 2021)
Federico Degetau House and Museum (Casa Museo Federico Degetau), Cll Degetau, ☏ +1 787-991-7219. Fri Sat 10AM-3PM. Historic residence (now museum) of Federico Degetau, a German-Puerto Rican writer and lawyer who went on to become the first Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in the US Capitol. (updated Oct 2021)
Moscoso Pharmacy (Farmacia Moscoso), 49 PR-14. Century-old historical pharmacy that still preserves its early 20th-century architecture and interiors. (updated Oct 2021)
2 Asomante Battlefield and Trench (Las Trincheras de Asomante), Carr. 14, Asomante. Site of one of the most important battles in the Puerto Rico campaign of the 1898 Spanish-American War. Although the site hasn't been developed for tourism or visitors, the area is considered one of the most beautiful in Aibonito due to its views of the Caribbean and the southern coastal plains. A plaque in Aibonito's main town square commemorates this battle and the 100th anniversary of the American occupation of Puerto Rico. (updated Oct 2021)
Mirador La Plata (along PR-14). 24 hours. Scenic overview overlooking a high valley of the La Plata River, the longest in Puerto Rico. Free. (updated Oct 2021)
Piedra Degetau (Mirador y Parque de la Piedra de Degetau), PR-7718 (Ruta Panorámica). Daily 11AM-11PM. Park and vista point located at one of the highest points in Aibonito. Piedra de Degetau is the name of the mountain summit located in the park where according to tradition Federico Degetau, famous author and the first representative of Puerto Rico in Washington D.C., often found inspiration to write. The park has a watchtower providing breathtaking views of Aibonito. A pizzeria, food kiosks, parking and bathrooms are also available. (updated Oct 2021)
San Cristobal Canyon (Cañón de San Cristóbal). One of the largest and deepest canyons in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. …