If there is one solid object that everybody associates with Cuba, it's the cigar. In fact, to some the cigar is the very icon of the country. That's why it comes as no surprise that Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas, one of Cuba's oldest and most notable cigar factories dating from 1845, is located in front of the enormous Capitol building and offers some of the best cigars available in the world right from a meticulously preserved and beautifully designed industrial building that is just as artistic as the cigars it produces.

Even for non-smokers this business is a most worthwhile visit! Possessing a large, elaborately crafted museum, a fancy sales shop, and a gourmet sampling room, the building is always filled with the rich, sweet aroma of cigars of all types and flavors and has something for everyone even remotely interested in the rich history of cigar craftsmanship and design.