Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question

Boobar · 07-27-2009, 07:49 PM

The wife and I are headed to Cancun and I was wondering what the cigar situation is down there. From posts on here and other sites I have gathered that Mexican cigars are not too highly regarded but can you buy others such as Nics, Hons, Dems, & CC's? I am wondering if I am going to need to load up the Otter Box for the trip or just take a few and pick up some while I'm down there. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

Tuxguy · 07-27-2009, 08:01 PM

take your own stuff
and #1 rule never buy anything in a glass tube

14holestogie · 07-27-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuxguy

take your own stuff

07-27-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boobar

The wife and I are headed to Cancun and I was wondering what the cigar situation is down there. From posts on here and other sites I have gathered that Mexican cigars are not too highly regarded but can you buy others such as Nics, Hons, Dems, & CC's? I am wondering if I am going to need to load up the Otter Box for the trip or just take a few and pick up some while I'm down there. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

If you must buy cigars look for the official habanos dealer down there

Smokin Gator · 07-27-2009, 08:30 PM

Take your own. What you find down there will be fake or ridiculously expensive.

neoflex · 07-27-2009, 08:38 PM

Like others have said, Take your own and don't drink the water.

Boobar · 07-27-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

don't drink the water.

That I was sure of.

ucla695 · 07-27-2009, 08:41 PM

Yup, take your own. Prices are steep. You'll see a lot of glass top box CCs down there that'll you want to stay away from.

The LCDH might be worth checking out though.

Boobar · 07-27-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volfan

There is an LCDH in Cancun.

scottie

Blvd. Kukulcan Km 12.7
Z.H. Cancun Q.R. 77500

What is an LCDH?

NCRadioMan · 07-27-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boobar

What is an LCDH?

La Casa del Habano. The official stores of Habanos SA

Boobar · 07-27-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

La Casa del Habano. The official stores of Habanos SA

Thanks

07-27-2009, 08:51 PM

Also, the Viagra down there is just Aspirin, so bring yr own. This I know from experience...

hotreds · 07-27-2009, 09:01 PM

MedicCook · 07-27-2009, 09:57 PM

Have a fun time down there.

07-27-2009, 10:05 PM

watch out for the drug wars going on down there.

icehog3 · 07-27-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volfan

There is an LCDH in Cancun. If you go there, you will be fine. The sticks will be expensive but worth it. Otherwise, take your own.

scottie

Blvd. Kukulcan Km 12.7
Z.H. Cancun Q.R. 77500

Hit the LCdH there in February. Nice place with a cool deck in the back for smoking and drinking. They make the country's best Mojitos, I recommend having one...or four.

The sticks are quite expensive, so I picked something I hadn't seen or tried at that point. Smoked a Ramon Allones Phoenecio and had a relaxing time. I would definitely recommend spending an afternoon there for the experience, but wouldn't necessarily recommend buying more than a single...unless you like Taboadas, they had a nice selection back in Feb.

07-27-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volfan

There is an LCDH in Cancun. If you go there, you will be fine. The sticks will be expensive but worth it. Otherwise, take your own.

scottie

Blvd. Kukulcan Km 12.7
Z.H. Cancun Q.R. 77500

This is where I went when I went down last year. This is the ONLY place I'd buy CC stogies in Mexico.

Have fun and be safe.

icehog3 · 07-27-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waynegro1

This is where I went when I went down last year. This is the ONLY place I'd buy CC stogies in Mexico.

Have fun and be safe.

Yup...saw several cigar stores in Cancun, and EVERY CCthey had was fake, excepting the ones at LCdH.

Almosy every souvenir store had glass top boxes...I wanted to bring home a box of Esplendidos, but the prices weren't "fake".

07-28-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Yup...saw several cigar stores in Cancun, and EVERY CCthey had was fake, excepting the ones at LCdH.

Almosy every souvenir store had glass top boxes...I wanted to bring home a box of Esplendidos, but the prices weren't "fake".

You're NOT joking, Tom...the prices were painfully "real".

bobarian · 07-28-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

...unless you like Taboadas, they had a nice selection back in Feb.

Mmmm, Taboadas.

07-27-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Re: Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question take your own stuff and #1 rule never buy anything in a glass tube

07-27-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question Take your own. What you find down there will be fake or ridiculously expensive. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

07-27-2009, 08:38 PM	#6
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question Like others have said, Take your own and don't drink the water. __________________

07-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#8
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question Yup, take your own. Prices are steep. You'll see a lot of glass top box CCs down there that'll you want to stay away from. The LCDH might be worth checking out though.

07-27-2009, 08:51 PM	#12
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question Also, the Viagra down there is just Aspirin, so bring yr own. This I know from experience...

07-27-2009, 07:49 PM	#1
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question The wife and I are headed to Cancun and I was wondering what the cigar situation is down there. From posts on here and other sites I have gathered that Mexican cigars are not too highly regarded but can you buy others such as Nics, Hons, Dems, & CC's? I am wondering if I am going to need to load up the Otter Box for the trip or just take a few and pick up some while I'm down there. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ Bob

07-27-2009, 09:01 PM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-27-2009, 09:57 PM	#14
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question Have a fun time down there. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-27-2009, 10:05 PM	#15
Steelergar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Headed To Mexico & I Got A Question watch out for the drug wars going on down there.