Cigar Buying Guide: Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is the most popular Caribbean island tourist destination. Millions of people fly south yearly to relax and enjoy our beautiful beaches. Most male adults’ experience is to sip on fine-aged Dominican rum and smoke or buy cigars to take back home as gifts. No wonder so many people want to know where to buy Arturo Fuente, La Flor Dominicana, VegaFina, La Aurora, and more regional cigar brands direct from or in the Dominican Republic. Whether vacationing in Punta Cana, Samana, or Puerto Plata you’ll be sure to find and buy the best cigars in the DR.

Buying Cigars While in the Dominican Republic

This beautiful country situated at the heart of the Caribbean is blessed with lush fertile soil, the perfect weather to cultivate high-quality tobacco, and the most joyful islanders to ever roll handmade cigars. Dominicans have become the leading experts in handcrafting the most award-winning cigars. If you enjoy smoking premium cigars, you must have smoked some of our brands. The Dominican Republic has become the largest premium cigar manufacturer in the world, and maker of some of the most famous cigars brands: Arturo Fuente, Ashton,  La Aurora, E. P. Carrillo, La Flor Dominicana, Davidoff, Macanudo, Montecristo, PDR, La Galera, VegaFina, Romeo y Julieta, La Habanera, Quesada, and more. You can buy these and many others at Cigar Country.

Established in 2000, Cigar Country has grown to become the Dominican Republic’s premier Cigar Expert, shipping our curated portfolio of cigars to happy customers worldwide. Moreover, our store is located in the small town of La Romana, Dominican Republic, with open tour visits. La Romana is also home to the famous Casa de Campo Resort and the Largest Premium Cigar Factory, Tabacalera de Garcia. Located in the center of the Dominican Republic’s tourist region (halfway between Punta Cana and Santo Domingo). Without a doubt, our Megastore is by far the largest premium cigar store in the Caribbean. Our 2,000+ square feet humidor features the finest handmade cigars from the most respected manufacturers in the world.

Are Cigars Cheaper in the DR?

Taxes and retailer margins on cigars in DR can be high. On top of that, counterfeits are abundant, and finding a good deal on original cigars can entail traveling long distances. If you want to avoid being scammed and shop for the best cigars at the best prices, visit Cigar Country. We offer the widest assortment of premium cigars at the best prices guaranteed! We ship anywhere in the Dominican Republic and the USA.

Where to Buy Cohiba Cigars in the Dominican Republic?

We encourage you to stay away from Cuban cigars while in DR. First of all, you are in the DR. Land of the best premium handmade cigars. Secondly, most Cuban cigars in DR are counterfeit. And if you are lucky enough to find any real ones, they will be costly due to high taxes.

Visiting the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is the #1 island tourist destination in the Caribbean. When you visit the DR, you can enjoy beautiful beaches, resorts, and warm, happy, hardworking people. There are a few other products at which we are #1 and world-famous. Some of these are baseball, rum, coffee, cocoa, and premium handmade cigars. Premium handmade cigars have become a leading souvenir gift that visitors want to try while they are here, plus buy as gifts for friends and family back home. If you are a cigar lover or know one, you have to buy cigars directly from the factory while in the Dominican Republic. These are the best places to shop from:

• Cigar Country by VegaFina 
• Tabacalera de Garcia
• Our partner factories Don Lucas and La Aurora.

Combined, these factories receive more than 200,000 visitors a year!

Now you can book a tour of your favorite cigar factory online by visiting Cigar Country Tours. Just interested in shopping for cigars? You can buy them online and have the cigars delivered to you direct from the Dominican Republic.

Whether you are visiting the Dominican Republic or are looking to buy cigars online from the Dominican Republic, please visit Cigar Country today, where we are always happy to help you find the best deals on the island. For more information, please reach out to Cigar Country via the contact form or live chat.