Casita Jíbara is a traditional Puerto Rican rural dwelling that embodies the island’s cultural heritage, resilience, and connection to nature. Rooted in Taino Indigenous and African building practices, the casita jíbara evolved from the bohío —a simple, thatched-roof structure made from natural, locally available materials. Bohio is the traditional Taino-Arawak dwelling , a circular, thatched-roof house constructed from wooden poles, woven straw, and palm leaves . It served as the primary residence for the general population, housing multiple families—typically 10–15 men and their households—within a single structure. These homes were designed to suit the tropical climate, offering ventilation and protection from rain and hurricanes The cacique (chief) and his family lived in a rectangular house , often called a can...
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