H.Upmann Cigar Factory

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General sightseeing
CA Ranking: 3
Best for: Visits and English-speaking guides are arranged beforehand at Hotels Saratoga, Parque Central or Inglaterra, Old Havana
23 entre 14 y 16
Also included in Cigars section
  • The H.Upmann cigar factory was relocated here a few years ago from Centro Habana. The brand, established in 1844 by German businessmen and brothers Herman and August Upmann, is one of the oldest in the cigar industry. It is said to have revolutionized the sector with the packaging of cigars in cedar boxes. The brand also produces cigarettes.

    You’ll easily recognise it as it occupies a full block and is painted a soft yellow colour. Visits, including English-speaking guides, must be coordinated beforehand at Hotels Saratoga, Parque Central or Inglaterra, all in Habana Vieja.

    
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