Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Cuban cigars bought in Zihua take to usa

For personal use is it ok
Bought a box of Cubans 150 usd
Here in Zihua
Can I take to usa ? How many ?
Cheers

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Last I heard, it's illegal to bring Cuban cigars into the US. For a possible work-around send me a personal e-mail via the "envelope" above.

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It still is. But, it probably won't matter, because most of them are counterfeit anyway.

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It still is. But, it probably won't matter, because most of them are counterfeit anyway.

Without knowing who they are acquired from, why would you make such a prejudicial statement? Where have you bought counterfeit Cuban cigars in Zihuatanejo?

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There are a few places that do sell fakes. They aren't terrible cigars, just relabeled Nicaraguan or local tobacco and very well priced. Cuban cigars have a very distinct taste to them; I'm smoking a Partagas 2 as I type this.

There are real Cuban cigars but they are not cheap and usually in higher end stores with walk in Humidors.
I wish I could remember the name of the shops that had them. One was in Ixtapa and near Fishers, they sell a great selection of wine as well. The other is in Zihuantanejo, they usually have someone hand rolling cigars out front.

I cant wait to come back.

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Well I wanted to know if it was legal to take real Cuban cigars bought in Zihua to usa . The new place that sells real Cuban cigars is right next to travel agency marplay right by the area where they sell all the travel gift shops next to military base. It’s called something cubano run by a Cuban guy and he gives you a free mojito - for a discount tell him OBdulio sent you. He makes mojitos the real Cuban way with real Cuban alcohol . But I still want to know if it’s legal or illegal . Cheers

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No.

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/cuba-travel-faq#:~:text=No.,personal%20use%20such%20as%20gifts.

Remember, google is you friend.

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No need to worry about your Cuban el puro and bringing them back to the States. If you are a frequent traveler going through US customs they are looking for dope or the pet iguana you might want to smuggle back for uncle Eddie. Still totally paranoid?Simply removed the bands on the puros. Works for me every time.

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A friend of mine has brought Cuban cigars back in his checked-in luggage. He has a suitcase with a liner that has a zipper. He puts the cigars under the liner. He's had his suitcase looked through by Customs several times, and they've never looked under the liner.

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The only reason I am posting this is to help others. One Monte in Cuba costs about $8 each so if you are offered a whole box for $150 us it almost certainly is not real.

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The only reason I am posting this is to help others. One Monte in Cuba costs about $8 each so if you are offered a whole box for $150 us it almost certainly is not real.

Genuine Cuban cigars can be had for much less in Cuba on their black market.

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Ask your waiter, cab driver, almost any Cuban can get you a great Cuban cigar for cheap. They might not have the label but its a fine cigar. And you're supporting the locals.

Most Hotels that cater to tourists will have Government sanctioned Cigars at a fairly decent price but still can be pricy.

Visit Cuba if you can. The people are wonderful and the Island is beautiful.

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There are things there I would like to see, but like Viet Nam, I can't personally do it.

It is a very personal choice.

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I Loved Vietnam as well. The food and people are also great. One thing I've discovered travailing is that we are all the same. We laugh, we cry and we love.

Halong bay was a bucket list for me and it was worth it. Also, Vietnam is great for Cigar lovers.