The cigar is an inseparable part of Cuba as salsa or a mojito. And Partagas - perhaps, the oldest tobacco factory in Havana.
It is founded in 1845 by the native of Catalonia Jaime Partagas. Initially modest production has quickly grown to almost industrial scales and became the most profitable cigar production in Havana. After the mysterious death of the founder, the factory has come to desolation. Say that Partagas was killed by the competitors who were afraid of own ruin. Soon the leadership in production was undertaken by the assistant of Partagas - Ramón Sifuyentes, but after the Revolution, as well as all private enterprises, the plant has been nationalized.
Interesting facts. More than 500 people who produce a year more than 7 million cigars, including world famous Cohiba and Montecristo work at factory. One workman can twist up to 100 cigars per shift. During production that workers didn't miss him read aloud books. For inveterate workers smokers – it is allowed to smoke unlimited number of cigars in a workplace.
There are excursions on the factory, it is possible to look with own eyes as twisted and packaged cigars
At factory the shop where for very reasonable prices it is possible to buy a little national pride of Cuba is open.
