Dominican Bound

[Kass]

I'm going to be going to Dominican in mid February. I've never bought cigars off the internet, and I was wondering if it is worth (money wise) buying lots of cigars while I'm there or just buying them of the internet.

[bigpoppapuff]

99% of what you're being told are cuban in the D.R. are fake...DO NOT BUY 'EM!!!!


you might find some fuentes in the better hotels or resorts...lots of leon jimes and la aurora,and some fonseca.....if you're not familiar with a brand......pass....

[hex1848]

I'm going to be going to Dominican in mid February. I've never bought cigars off the internet, and I was wondering if it is worth (money wise) buying lots of cigars while I'm there or just buying them of the internet.

I visited the DR back in July. I stayed in Santo Domingo and visited Santiago to tour a couple of factories. One thing I noticed was that the cigars were for the most part the same price as the US or higher. Even the domestic brands seemed a bit high. I got a good deal at the factories, but then it was a business trip. I was kind of wondering if they had a high Tobacco tax in the DR or if they just liked ripping off the tourists.

What part of the DR are you going to be in?

[420seth]

Y awatch out, at hotels in DR the ciggies are expensive. I was down there this time last year and I was disappointed for the most part with selection and prices. But go to a factory if you can.

[Kass]

I wasn't planning on looking for cubans while down there.
I'm actually going to Santo Domingo also. Maybe I'll look to go on a tour of a factory, may have to do it solo though as I don't imagince anyone I'm going with would be interested.

[kevin7]

Kass if you can go see a factory. Its a great time and take pics if they will let you. Have a great trip

[Kass]

Thanks! The people at the hotel should know about factory tours right?