Havana

[strommy1]

Hi Guys
My pal if off to Cuba at the end of April
Would really appreciate some advice on what shops to purchase genuine Cigars , and also any recommendations on any local brands that might be acceptable
Thanking you in advance

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[sheppsea]

I would recommend limited himself to the LCDH, there are a lot of fake cigars over there. Certainly nothing off a street vendor who's friends know some working in a factory

[anz3001]

I would recommend limited himself to the LCDH, there are a lot of fake cigars over there. Certainly nothing off a street vendor who's friends know some working in a factory

Are the LCDH known to be legit or just the best chance you've got and still require much due diligence?

[PeeJay]

Like [MENTION=13383428]sheppsea[/MENTION] said, don't buy anything on the street, beach etc

[sheppsea]

They are the official cigar store so the cigars in there should be legit

[frrb]

I went last year and to nearly every cigar shop in havana, except the big one out of town. Regardless where you go the prices are within 1 or 2 cuc. I can suggest La Casa del Habano, Hotel Conde de Villanueva as it's central, no fuss and you can handle the boxes. Plus there is a nice shaded court yard with drinks, say hi to the peacocks. . Look under the palms. There is another smaller shop on the same street. Another is at the hotel tyrp, bit further out but a nice area for a stroll and a big selection.

Partagas factory at the top of city next to china town has a good shop but is a bit unfriendly due to huge number of tourists. Factory tour has moved to the new factory.. you need buy tickets from a hotel.. it's not possible to bribe the tour guide.

Lots of touts at the shop and factory.

For a laugh I went to look at some.. boxes are real but that's it. 180 cuc for 25 cohiba behike.. yeah right it's called cooperativo btw.

[trying]

A good friend and I are considering a trip to Cuba early next year. Any of you good folk been on factory tours and have advice? Saw a few bits on trip advisor but advice on here gratefully received...