"Cuban Cigars" Vancouver Tourist Trap Tip by duanestorey

You'll find many stores in the Gastown area that claim to sell Cuban Cigars. I've been into a few, just to check it out, and I'm pretty sure most of these are fake. I spent some time in Cuba last year, and learned all about how Cigars are actually made.

If you do want a Cuban Cigar, you should expect to pay around $20 per Cigar here.. If you find them for under $10, you can be quite sure they are fake (they cost $10 USD in Cuba!)

If you look at a Cigar, it should be tightly rolled, and should have a pleasant smell. It should be slighty springy, and should not 'crack' or 'crunch' when you press it softly. If you look at the tobacco, make sure that you can't see any stems inside. The real Cuban factory's only use the leaves, and not the stems. Illegal cigar sweat shops are generally in a hurry, and just roll up the complete tobacco leaf.

Unique Suggestions: Use my tips, and do some research yourself!

Fun Alternatives: Try and find a store selling government issue Cuban Cigars.