Guatemalan grown tobacco?

Dustinl -

That is an interesting question.
In Guatemala the Indians use tobacco for Ceremonial purposes.
It is a very strong tobacco.




Saludos,
Pedro Martinez

Purely speculation here, but I know volcanic soil is very fertile, so that's good. However, thinking of nicaraguan tobacco, the soil is very dark and claylike. My *guess* would be that the soil lacks the consistency needed for good tobacco which is why they haven't capitalized on the crop yet. Then again, I could be way off the mark. I'm not really worried though, plenty of great cigars are coming out of the "little 3" countries in Central America to keep me satisfied

It is an interesting question though. I'd like to hear more on this topic if anybody has some insight to it.

Welcome to the board Pedro, it's a great place for all cigar lovers as well as those that indulge in pipesmoking and drinking spirits as well. I've learned more here in 6 months than I could've learned on my own in 6 years.

PuFf - thank you for the welcoming.

I found a company in Guatemala that makes cigars.
Here is the information.

Gloria Gonzalez

Business, that manufactures handmade cigars and tobacco for pipe, with 100% guatemalan tobacco. We produce 3 brands: Don pancho, Don Juan and T&P (flavored cigars: Vanilla, chocolate, amaretto, hazelnut, natural). Tobacco for pipe in natural flavor and in coffee & rum, chocolate & nuts and vanilla & caramel.
We also have a small coffee production, and can provide roasted coffee, grounded or in whole bean from different regions and altitudes from Guatemala.


Business Type: Manufacturing
Main Markets: Worldwide
Year Established: 2002
Number of Employees: 1-5
Legal Representative / CEO: Gloria Gonzalez
Website: http://www.tabacosa.com

Saludos,
Pedro Martinez

I put in a request at their website for prices on their cigar products.

Wow, already got a response. If anyone's intersted on their premium cigar prices, send me a PM. The prices are very inexpensive.