Dominican Republic Cigars

When most people think of the Dominican Republic, they think of exotic beaches and vacation destinations. The beautiful beaches, outdoors excursions, party cruises and cultural and historical attractions make this area one of the most popular Caribbean vacations destinations. It’s easy to see why so many make Dominican Republic their first choice for Caribbean vacations.

What most don’t think of when thinking about the Dominican Republic is cigars. That’s right, the Dominican Republic actually produces more cigars than any other county in the world. Amongst many cigar aficionados, the Dominican’s also produce some of the highest quality cigars in the world. Some popular Dominican cigar brands include Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta and Montecristo. Taking an afternoon away from the beaches and resorts allows visitors the opportunity to learn a little about the history and economy of the Dominican Republic.

The next time you’re in the Dominican Republic, consider a cigar factory tour if you’re interested in learning more about the cigar manufacturing and rolling processes. Fabrica Anilo de Oro (809.580.5808) and Tabacalera Jacagua (809.580.6600), both located in Tamboril, are just two of the many Dominican cigar companies which offer tours. On either tour, you’ll be interested to learn about cigar tobacco procurement and the cigar rolling process that is used to produce the finest cigars in the world. And of course, you’ll have the opportunity to sample to the goods and purchase cigars to take with you.

El Museo del Tabaco (809.689.7665) is a free museum in Santo Domingo offering exhibits on tobacco history, tools and production processes. Here’s visitors learn how tobacco is grown, procured and rolled into the final product. The museum is free to enter and has limited hours of operation so call ahead and check to see when they’re open.

Take advantage of any of these tours while in the Dominican Republic and you’ll be glad you did. And of course, bring back a souvenir for the cigar aficionado in your life.