Inside the farm producing the famous Cuban cigars

Havana is located over an hour ride, Montesino family farm is one of the manufacturers most famous cigars in Cuba.


Cuban cigars are the best ranked in the world and are connoisseurs appreciate. It also became a part attached to the image of the late Cuban president Fidel Castro, who died on 25/11. In the photo taken at a young age, he used to suck a cigar, wearing a uniform. He quit cigars in the 1980s because of health reasons.
While foreign currency sales of cigars increased steadily in 2015, some farmers also earn extra income Cuba by foreign tourists to visit their farms and they witnessed the production of cigarettes What cigars.


Montesino Ranch in Pinar del Rio, Cuba's westernmost province, too. The farm is owned by a family of three generations. Montesino boss Marcelo (right) stands next to his son Eulogio, who would later succeed his father.


Tobacco plants are usually planted late and development in the 3 months before the farmers harvested one ever leaves. Tobacco seeds per plant are extremely small and can for 30 sheets.


The workers were transported by bus from neighborhood to work here. Tobacco is a major crop in Pinar del Rio.


Hand of the farmer whose name Raul Valdes Villasusa calloused over the years in farm labor.


Many tobacco farms as cooperatives and owned by the Cuban government stake.


After harvest, fresh leaves to be moved to dry rooms.


The dried leaves can last up to 3 months.


At the organic farm as Montesino, pesticides and artificial fertilizers is not permitted. The worm picking is done manually.


After the leaves were drying is complete, the process started rolling cigars.


Cigar rolling technique requires concentration and can affect the overall quality of the cigar. A good cigar should be smooth and shiny book, with all the leaves gone with the same dimensions.


Montesino farms as preparing food for guests on the spot.


Although the business has prospered over the past year, these farmers still hope their cigars could trade more with foreign countries.
In May 10, the administration of President Obama has lifted restrictions number of cigars that visitors can bring to America. Americans can now carry up to 100 cigarettes in Cuba without having to pay customs duties.












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