Cigar prices in Havana

[DAllenTCY]

I only purchased three cigars for my son's bosses. They requested some thick ones....I guess the ring sizes are in millimeters. I certainly don't know a good cigar from a poor one, but this little shop was right next to what I recall was the Hotel Santa Isabel....about 5 blocks from the terminal. I was ready to take a cab to a lager outlet, but the heat got to me after walking more than 2 miles around. Prices are in Cuban.

 

Anyway:

 

Cohiba (ring size 54) = $29 each

Romeo & Juliet only by the box

Montecristo (ring size 50) for $9.65

Partigas (ring size 50) for $10.95.

This shop also featured many different Cuban rums.

In retrospect, I probably should have taken a tour. I was just exhausted from work, and relaxing on the veranda was a much better option for me. I'll admit the open bar was a great addition.....I tried a lot of new drinks....flavored mojitos,

etc. Watching the vintage cars go by was such a treat.

On Great Stirrup I found a great place under a few large trees and relaxed in the shade....while the reggae music band played.

I certainly would go back.

David

[cmancol5]

I loved the Pvt island great stirrup. It was very relaxing

 

 

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[Mrsinsyder]

I'd like to buy cigars when we visit but my relatives who live there say 9 out of 10 are fakes these days. I'll have to check out the shop you visited.

[MS52]

I'd like to buy cigars when we visit but my relatives who live there say 9 out of 10 are fakes these days. I'll have to check out the shop you visited.

 

 

In my reading about Cuba, it says that you should only get cigars from a state run store. Never buy them on the street because they're cheap imitations. Also, no point in price shopping since the state sets the prices.

 

 

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[DAllenTCY]

Yes, that is what I had read also. However, this was a small store, with a lot of inventory and right next to a premium hotel. I also got a printed receipt from the cashier which made me feel comfortable.

 

I made a point of that when I had asked directions to an outlet. Earlier in the day, one of the locals looked up a government store on his cell phone for me, and showed me that it was far away. His friend could come and pick me up to give me a ride, but I said "No, thanks".

 

I wouldn't know if I purchased the real thing, but they are gifts anyway, so I'm not worried.

 

David

[Gershep]

My husband wants to go to Cuba just for the cigars, lol

[easyboy]

etc. Watching the vintage cars go by was such a treat.

 

 

Also one motivation for me to go to Cuba.

 

 

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[Coasty]

Taking a cruise to Cuba to buy real Cubans is one way to buy them. You might want to consider doing a little research and get your cigars from Hong Kong or Switzerland and save the cabin charge;p