Cigars on the beach are definately not cubans but are still really good. I've bought them everytime we're in cancun
A guy told me one time that he bought 10 Cuban cigars on the beach for $20 each($200.00) and the vendor was going to come back the next day and give the guy the box, after he removed the Cuban bands and shrink-wrapped the box. I was amazed that he thought he was getting Cubans AND a deal!
Go to the big mall with all the dept stores by the clubs. There's a very good smoke shop there. Or biy them in the dutyfree shop in the airport. They have real Cubans. Be prepared to spend 20 a stick minimum. IMHO real hand rolled cohibas are worth the $$$
You can buy the crap on the beach for 15 a box. They make a great gift for someone who doesnt know any better.
The best deal I found in Cancun was at the for mentioned mall shop. Hand rolled, Cuban seed grown in Dominica. Long filled, maduro wrapped torpedoes.. About 100 a box.. Really fine cigars for way under retail home prices.
Sounds like the fool that went across the street to buy Cialis at $8.00 a pop. He got pills that looked like Cialis but were likely Mexican Drywall! LMAO!
Take the bus to Wal-Mart, they have a legit smoke shop there, and probably have the best prices you will find, they advertise the cigars on the beach as Cubans and package them as such,, but they are a cheap imitation, but not God awful.........