CIGAR FACTORY

An interesting visit while in Estelí is to one of the hundreds of cigar factories. In the past pre-Columbian groups cultivated tobacco in Nicaragua for smoking during their ceremonial rituals. This tradition still continues in our country and nowadays Estelí is the capital for a large number of cigar factories, producing cigars ranking as some of the best in the world.

Tobacco fields surround the city where the leaves are dried and then are brought to be carefully rolled, packed in cedar boxes and finally exported to consumer countries.

For cigar enthusiasts, visiting one of these many cigar factories is a great way to learn about the intricate process of making world class cigars and of course savor the taste of a wide range of styles and flavors.

Did you know…?

  • Nicaraguan cigars are some of the most sought-after and highest rated blends in the premium cigar market today.

  • Iron-rich volcanic soils and a warm, humid climate, the “land of lakes and volcanoes” offers ideal conditions for tobacco growing.

  • A host of talented cigar makers have made Nicaragua the world leader in producing handmade cigars. Today, Nicaragua has more than 5,000 cigar brands, including some of the most prestigious brands in the world.

  • Over the 17 years that Cigar Aficionado magazine has been naming a Cigar of the Year, more than half of them came from Nicaragua.

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