Aibonito

Legend has it that Aibonito got its name when a Spaniard exclaimed, "¡Ay, que bonito!" (Oh, how pretty!) upon seeing the valley where the town now stands. At 1,896 feet above sea level, it's Puerto Rico's highest city. A double-steepled cathedral graces the charming town square. Local guides organize outings to the nearby Cañón de San Cristóbal. Aibonito is known as "The Queen of Flowers" because flowering plants thrive in its temperate climate. The city hosts a flower festival every year, usually in late June or July, and gives awards for blossoms and garden design.