History

The town was founded in May 25, 1838 by Francisco Salas.

Flag

A blue triangle with the base at the hoist has a solitary white star, like the national banner. Two additional triangles appear in yellow and green colors.

Coat of Arms

The shield shows us the Virgin of Monserrate at the top right side, a Taino Indian at the top left side, a symbol of the original inhabitants of this region. At the bottom right side it has a cornucopia containing the native fruit of Aguas Buenas. In the left bottom side, there are four maracas and güicharo, typical instruments of the "jibaros" of Aguas Buenas and Puerto Rico. The crown consists of three towers.

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

• Bairoa
• Bayamóncito
• Cagüitas
• Jagüeyes
• Juan Ascencio
• Mulas
• Mulitas
• Sonadora
• Sumidero

Geo/Topography

Mountain range of Cayey (Sierra de Cayey). Highest peaks are La Marquesa, La Peña, La Tisa and Santa Bárbara. The rivers Bairoa, Bayamón, Cagüitas and Cañas.

Business

Ladies apparel.

Industrial

Construction materials.

Landmarks and Places of Interest

• Aguas Buenas Caves
• Casa de Campo
• Monte El Palito
• Monte La Tiza

Festivals and Events

• Festival Folklórico de Campo y Pueblo - January Carnival - March
• Fiestas Patronales Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate - September

Notable "Aguasbonenses"

• Gustavo Muñiz Díaz - dramatist
• Jacobo Córdova Chirino (1901-1955) journalist & humorist
• José Arsenio Torres (1926 - ) - Professor
• Luis Rechani Agrait (1902-1997 ) - Dramatist
• Pio Rechani - journalist
• Rafael Nicolau, journalist