Cigar shops in Cuba

There are a couple of places to buy Cuban cigars from in Cuba. Firstly, many people wait until they are leaving Cuba to buy their Cuban cigars at the airport duty free shop. The reason for this is not only tax exemption making the prices of Cuban cigars cheaper, but buying at the duty free shop in the airport means you would have already passed Cuban customs so you can buy more than the legal export limit. That is no guarantee, however, that you will be able to get all those Cuban cigars into the country of your destination. Alternative places to purchase Cuban cigars are the hotel resort shops or Tiendos in Cuba. These shops only operate in $US and many are also tax free meaning there isn’t much difference in price between buying your Cuban cigars here or at the airport. The advantage is that you have more time to select the right Cuban cigar for you.