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.

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.

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.