Rich soil, river water and mountain shelter make this northern valley the heart of Dominican tobacco.
Dominican Smoke
Stories from the land of the world's finest cigars
The Dominican Republic is the world's largest exporter of premium handmade cigars. These are the stories behind the leaf: the valley, the families, the craft and the places you can visit.
History
Five centuries of Dominican tobacco, from the first leaves smoked on the island to the boom that made the Cibao famous.
Nurseries, curing barns, fermentation piles and the rollers' benches: the long road to a finished cigar.
Santiago, Tamboril and the factories, museums and festivals worth planning a trip around.