The term jíbaro originally referred to rural agricultural workers of Puerto Rico, particularly those living in the island’s mountainous interior during the Spanish colonial period and into the early 20th century. Although initially viewed negatively by elites as uneducated or backward, the jíbaro’s image shifted over time. By the mid-20th century, jíbaros came to be seen as symbols of resilience, self-sufficiency, and Puerto Rican cultural identity.
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