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capitolkat
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Cigars in La Paz
I've checked several stores that advertize cigars and they all have a small and poorly maintained section of maybe 5-10 selections. No domincans,
nicaraguan, honduran and off brands of cuban. The wine shop on Marques de Leon, La Perla and others just don't have anything to buy. Anybody know of a
real cigar shop? thanks
Life is too short to drink bad wine
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Sweetwater
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I don't but I'm waiting for that answer too........
There were street vendors in San Felipe that wanted $15 for a Cohiba and that just seemed like a voluntary robbery. Never saw good cigars when I was
in La Paz.
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I found one cigar shop in La Paz a few years ago.
I asked at La Perla and the place was just to the north, within their building.
I think it was also a book store or curio shop.
They had a fair selection at the time; cubans, etc..
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There is a wine store, cigar store Deli advertised in The Baja Citizen, a La Paz paper. I have never been there, but the location is Marquez de Leon
& Guillermo prieto. Called La Cava del Patron. Claims to be well stocked and reasonable prices. If anyone tries it, how about an evaluation?
Si estás buscando la person que cambiará su vida, échale una mirada en el espejo.
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Oh, hours are 9am-9pm and phone # is 128 77 61. Closed Sunday.
Si estás buscando la person que cambiará su vida, échale una mirada en el espejo.
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But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
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I see the original poster has tried this place. Maybe the duty free at the La Paz airport?
Si estás buscando la person que cambiará su vida, échale una mirada en el espejo.
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But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have..... |
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DENNIS
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I'd rather smell a burning tire than a cigar. Come to think of it, they kind of smell the same. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I'd rather smell a burning tire than a cigar. Come to think of it, they kind of smell the same. |
Dennis, I have to respectfully disagree with you here. The smell of a "fine" cigar does not resemble anything near to a smoldering tire. As for
cigarettes... yuk!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
Dennis, I have to respectfully disagree with you here. The smell of a "fine" cigar does not resemble anything near to a smoldering tire. As for
cigarettes... yuk! |
Not even a fine tire like a Michelin?
Thanks, Bob. I think this our annual Cigar Evaluation thread. 
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Sweetwater
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I'd rather smell a burning tire than a cigar. Come to think of it, they kind of smell the same. |
Dennis, I have to respectfully disagree with you here. The smell of a "fine" cigar does not resemble anything near to a smoldering tire. As for
cigarettes... yuk! |
YUP!
cigarettes are cancer sticks........a good cigar is a special occasion treat which rewards patience.
Everbody\'s preachin\' at me that we all wanna git to heaven, trouble is, nobody wants to die to git there.-BB King
Reality is what does not go away when you stop believing in it. -Philip K Dick
Nothing is worse than active ignorance. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe(1749-1832, German writer, artist and politician)
When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I\'ve never tried before. - Mae West
Experience is what keeps a man who makes the same mistake twice from admitting it the third time around.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sweetwater
a good cigar is a special occasion treat which rewards patience. |
I thought that's what chopsticks were supposed to do. 
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Sweetwater
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Sweetwater
a good cigar is a special occasion treat which rewards patience. |
I thought that's what chopsticks were supposed to do.
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Fine women, fine wine and a good cigar........I don't need no chopsticks.............
Might I add that I'm very privileged to enjoy those three treats....
Everbody\'s preachin\' at me that we all wanna git to heaven, trouble is, nobody wants to die to git there.-BB King
Reality is what does not go away when you stop believing in it. -Philip K Dick
Nothing is worse than active ignorance. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe(1749-1832, German writer, artist and politician)
When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I\'ve never tried before. - Mae West
Experience is what keeps a man who makes the same mistake twice from admitting it the third time around.
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capitolkat
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Dennis-- thanks for the fine hijack-- personal choice- not asking you to join me.
Life is too short to drink bad wine
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capitolkat
Dennis-- thanks for the fine hijack-- personal choice- not asking you to join me. |
Not a hijack. Cigars come with attendant revulsion. The two can't be seperated, as much as you wish they could. 
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I looked all over La Paz a couple of years ago for cigars and could not find a decent supply. Maybe the Los Cabos area is better and a fellow would
need to make a day of it and stock up.
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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Hijack redux
Speaking of chopsticks:
I've had enough of the pretentious B.S.
Getting dirty looks every time I ask for a friggin fork.
This is AMERICA!
You people need to learn how to eat proper.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
Speaking of chopsticks:
I've had enough of the pretentious B.S.
Getting dirty looks every time I ask for a friggin fork.
This is AMERICA!
You people need to learn how to eat proper. |
If they don't want to give you a fork, just start eating with your hands.
"Yes sir. The fork is on it's way."
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
If they don't want to give you a fork, just start eating with your hands.
"Yes sir. The fork is on it's way." |
Not referring to the establishment. They're always accommodating. It's the other white folks at the table.
Funny, they never complain when I ask for the check.
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Returning from Havana in 2001 the Bahama customs wanted $1.200 duty on my cigars. (that's 100%) I could either pay up, leave them behind, or mail them
away. An agent escorted me to the airport post office. I couldn't mail to the USA so I mailed to a friend in London. Smoked them there, and brought
some home later.
Seems that the airport in Nassau is not "international secured" so they will collect duty in certain items.
Funny part is ....all that trouble, and I don't even smoke.
[Edited on 12-11-2010 by Marc]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sweetwater
I don't but I'm waiting for that answer too........
There were street vendors in San Felipe that wanted $15 for a Cohiba and that just seemed like a voluntary robbery. Never saw good cigars when I was
in La Paz. |
In ten years..I've never seen the street vendors hustling cigars.
There is a fine cigar shop in the alley off the malecon. Hand rolled stuff and imports (?).
DENNIS is pulling your leg. He loves the smell of cigars, in fact, here he is as a youngster puffing one up.
[Edited on 12-12-2010 by mcfez]
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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