Historic Cuban Brands

19th century–1940

Some of the world's most recognized names were founded in Cuba before 1940: cigar houses such as Partagás (1845), H. Upmann and Romeo y Julieta, and the rum house Bacardi. These pages connect those historic Cuban brands to the cities and regions where they began.

Havana

La Habana

Havana is a city in La Habana province, Cuba. It is known for historic old town, colonial architecture, UNESCO World Heritage site and live music.

✈ 15 km HAV

Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba is a city in Santiago de Cuba province, Cuba. It is known for live music, history, local culture and colonial architecture.

✈ 6 km SCU

Pinar del Río

Pinar del Río

Pinar del Río is a city in Pinar del Río province, Cuba. It is known for tobacco farms, cigar culture, local culture and architecture.

✈ 114 km GER