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WITH AN AMOUNT THAT EXCEEDS 100 CIGAR FACTORIES, SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS IS TODAY ONE OF THE CITIES WITH MAJOR PRESENCE IN THE INDUSTRY THRIVING OF TOBACCO OF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Located in the north of the country, specifically in the central Cibao Valley, Santiago de los Caballeros is a city that has a significant presence in the industry snuff being this, important part of the economic life of the province. More than 100 factories engaged in the manufacture of cigars, compose the tobacco’s industry of the city and its municipalities, managing to turn this province into a major export sector to great destinations like the United States and Europe. These tobacco industries, also represent a significant source of employment, are examples of the high quality of snuff we grow. Santiago is a province that has become a fascinating destination for tourists who come to the Dominican Republic to know and see up close the artisanal way in that cultivates the aromatic leaf. Tamboril and Villa González, are the most prized areas, in regard to the production of snuff. In many factories, visitors can enjoy guided tours and learn about snuff, its culture and the process of elaboration of the famous Dominican cigars. Just because of having 95% of stores dedicated to the business of exporting snuff nationwide, makes it “The Capital of the Cigar.”
Night view of Monument of Santiago
Observation of leaves on drying snuff
Cigars before packaging
26va. Edition December 2013