Agueybana

Agüeybaná was a prominent Taíno chief (cacique) of the island of Puerto Rico during the early 16th century. He led his people in resisting Spanish colonization, embodying leadership and cultural identity for the Taíno community. Known for his strength and strategic thinking, Agüeybaná played a key role in early interactions between the Taíno people and the Spanish explorers. His resistance was a significant part of Puerto Rico’s indigenous history, symbolizing both the resilience of the Taíno culture and the complex encounters during European colonization.