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I'm not a tobacco smoker, but figured I needed to try a Cuban while on vacation. So...

What kind of recommendations do you have for cigar types / names?

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just came across this...

http://www.costaricamagazine.info/

hotel zona blue has a new cigar room

As a first time Habano smoker/buyer, I suggest something from the Duty Free. If you don’t buy at Duty Free, there is a cigar store on calle 7; exit Hotel Presidente, turn left, walk to corner, turn right across Avenida Central and walk most of a block uphill. On your right will be a tobacco shop.

Counterfeit Cuban cigars are abundant in San Jose. The one place without a doubt has the real deal is at the only Licensed (LCDH) Cuban Retailer in San Jose - http://www.habanoscr.net/.

As far a cigar choice/type, the Monte Cristo #4 or #5 (somewhat smaller corona) is always a good choice or if you want a big “look at me” cigar, the Monte Cristo #2 (torpedo) is not a bad choice. A good solid choice would be an H. Upman, Magnum 46. Last time I stopped by the little shop close to the Presidente, they had the Mag 46 (corona gorda). Another good solic choice would be a Partagas, Series D, #4 (robusto.)

Habanos are typically a little stronger; deliver a little more vitamin nicotine than others. Me, I love a good strong, “in your face” cigar.

My opinion on cigars is similar to my opinion of sex and whiskey. “It needs to hurt a little bit to be any good.”

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