Hayuya (born c. 1470s) was the Taino Cacique (Chief) who governed the area in Puerto Rico which now bears his name (which's now spelled "Jayuya"). Arrival of the Conquistadors When the Spaniards arrived in "Borikén" (the Taino name for Puerto Rico), they were greeted with open arms by the Tainos, who lived a peaceful and organized life. This made it easy for Juan Ponce de Leon and his men to conquer the island. Before the Spaniards arrived, the Tainos had a form of government where each re… (More on Hayuya)