Vivonte Cigars
Vivonte Cigars
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
We are a family owned cigar factory, store and lounge in the Dominican Republic. We pride ourselves on only the highest quality and aim to offer our visitors a first class cigar experience in Puerto Plata. We offer our own private taxi tranportation to and/or from you hotel or cruise port to Vivonte Cigars. Our tour is an educational experience from seed to cigar and includes a cigar to enjoy during your tour.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Ben W2 contributionsA cigar experienceI am a novice to cigars but do love to have one when offered. The proprietor was an excellent gentleman and we had a wonderful tour of the factory while smoking a hand picked cigar to our tastes bookmarked by some excellent chat in the comfy lounge. I enjoyed a couple of rums and a whisky (Collingwood - very good). All of the staff and the manager were excellent and would highly recommend a visit. You can buy cigars there after your visit or ask about potential shipping options.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 November 2023
- PeterLondon, United Kingdom2 contributionsIf you enjoy a cigar, do not miss VivonteWhat a brilliant afternoon spent in Glen’s company. If you enjoy an occasional cigar or are a connoisseur, please make sure you stop in to Vivonte when you are in Puerto Plata. We called in based on the Trip Advisor reviews, which if anything undersell the experience. I left having enjoyed a tour, a wonderful smoke and having solved many of the world’s problems in conversation with Glen! I purchased some rare finds and some Vivonte own brand which are exceptional. I cannot recommend Vivonte highly enough. Thank you Glen.Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 4 January 2024
- Christopher TBethel Park, Pennsylvania12 contributionsGlen and his place were amazing!I read several reviews before scheduling our trip. Glen was mentioned by name as the man to see if you wanted good Dominican cigars. We exchanged emails and texts prior to our arrival and he sent a car to come pick us up. This was very helpful as the taxi service operates a little differently down here as opposed to back home. Home they take you where you want to go. In the DR they take you where they get commissions to take you. So if you want to visit this fantastic shop, reach out to Glen first! We started off with a delicious cup of coffee and a shot of mama juana ( we wound up buying a bottle it was so good!) then Glen showed us around. My wife got to roll a cigar and we both had a sample stick while getting the owner's tour. Glen is very knowledgeable about cigars, coffee, politics, you name it! After buying a bundle of the cigar I sampled, Glen had his driver take us to a lovely seafood restaurant for lunch. If you like cigars, good cigars, go visit Glen!Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 February 2024
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Christopher T
Bethel Park, PA12 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
I read several reviews before scheduling our trip. Glen was mentioned by name as the man to see if you wanted good Dominican cigars. We exchanged emails and texts prior to our arrival and he sent a car to come pick us up. This was very helpful as the taxi service operates a little differently down here as opposed to back home. Home they take you where you want to go. In the DR they take you where they get commissions to take you. So if you want to visit this fantastic shop, reach out to Glen first! We started off with a delicious cup of coffee and a shot of mama juana ( we wound up buying a bottle it was so good!) then Glen showed us around. My wife got to roll a cigar and we both had a sample stick while getting the owner's tour. Glen is very knowledgeable about cigars, coffee, politics, you name it! After buying a bundle of the cigar I sampled, Glen had his driver take us to a lovely seafood restaurant for lunch. If you like cigars, good cigars, go visit Glen!
Written 17 February 2024
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George D
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
It your looking to visit a great cigar place in Puerto Plata, this is it! Glen (owner) is a gentleman, an honest person and great cigars at a great prices. Give yourself a couple of hours to spend some time with Glen and enjoy a cigar and a beverage while your at it, you won’t regret it.
Also if you need transportation, reach out to Glen and he’ll help you out with setting up a taxi that won’t rip you off.
Also if you need transportation, reach out to Glen and he’ll help you out with setting up a taxi that won’t rip you off.
Written 28 February 2023
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Thanks very much George!
Written 11 August 2023
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123fljoe
Boca Raton, FL32 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Spent a few hours with Glenn & his team, wonderful time.
Learned alot about how cigars are made & enjoyed a fine example of his product.
Very pleasant & professional to work with.
Highly recommended!
Learned alot about how cigars are made & enjoyed a fine example of his product.
Very pleasant & professional to work with.
Highly recommended!
Written 1 January 2020
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Thanks very much Joseph. Very much appreciated!
Written 11 August 2023
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Ben W
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Nov 2023 • Couples
I am a novice to cigars but do love to have one when offered. The proprietor was an excellent gentleman and we had a wonderful tour of the factory while smoking a hand picked cigar to our tastes bookmarked by some excellent chat in the comfy lounge. I enjoyed a couple of rums and a whisky (Collingwood - very good). All of the staff and the manager were excellent and would highly recommend a visit. You can buy cigars there after your visit or ask about potential shipping options.
Written 28 November 2023
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Eric G
Las Vegas, NV14 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
I went there to buy cigars this time . I met Glenn in 2019 and toured the factory and was introduced to a great smoking cigar " signature collection toro mediano " . As soon as I got back to the Dominican Republic I made sure I picked some of those cigars up. Make sure you see him for a tour and some great quality cigars.
Written 25 June 2022
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Thank you Sir. It makes my day when a customer returns to experience our cigars again! Hope to see you again soon and keep in touch.
Written 19 October 2022
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T0ny7
Windsor, Canada35 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
Enjoyed my time here at Vivonte. You can trust that you are getting very good cigars. I found Puerto Plata is full of counterfeit cigars never buy them from the beach. This place is owned by Canadians who speak very good English. I enjoyed my time with Austin who was very knowledgable about cigars. Looks like it would be a great place to hang out for an afternoon maybe watch a football game. A must see.
Written 22 February 2016
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Catherine E
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Feb 2018 • Friends
My friend and I had an amazing experience at Vivonte with Glen as our host. As two young woman in their early 20s who are only slightly experienced with cigars, he treated with us a great amount of respect and patience. We were given a very informative education session, having been explained the process of growing, preparing and rolling the cigars. We were even given the opportunity to try and roll one! Glen coached us on how to properly light the cigars and different smoking technics. The staff was very friendly, and our meals (the ham& cheese omelette) was fantastic with the sweetest fruit. Even the coffee was top quality, and while it is a cigar shop Glen explained to us how to keep our coffee at its freshest, and even mamajuana preparation! It was very obvious to us that he was passionate and dedicated to his work, and it showed in his tour and the wonderful hospitality we were shown. No matter what age you are, definitely a memorable experience.
Written 28 February 2018
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Lynn F
Vero Beach, FL87 contributions
Dec 2016
We visited on a private tour with Rene' Robles. The owner shared his time with us and presented a wonderful history of tobacco growing and curing in the DR. We felt very welcome in his store and lounge. Will be visiting again in December to "stock up" on the fine cigars/cigarillos from this fine establishment.
Written 2 May 2017
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W peraza
1 contribution
Sept 2019
Mr. glen Hamilton the owner of vivonte cigars was a great host and took took time out of his busy day for us just to make sure he gave us his best. took us around his small small cigar company but very impressive tour it was. Great tasting cigars at a good price make it a place to stop if you are in puerto plata, d r
Written 8 October 2019
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Thanks very much for your kind words.
Written 11 August 2023
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Donald H
1 contribution
Mar 2018 • Couples
Friendly and professional business with great customer services, the best coffee and cigars available in Puerto Plata in my opinion. I would definitely recommend this factory as a must stop. If you are a cigar connoisseur, this is the place for you. Glen Hamilton will show you his deep passion and wealth of knowledge on how to make and enjoy the most premium quality and tasteful cigars that I have tasted and enjoyed in my life. Thanks Glen and your team for a truly enjoyable and wonderful experience!
Written 15 April 2018
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Dear Vivonte Cigars Team,
my wife and myself are highly interested in learning more about cigars and coffee from you. Therefore we would like To know whether there is a „strict“ starting Time for the tour. ( i only can choose a date, but not a Time? )
Additionally it would be Nice To know whether you can pick us up from Amber Cove ( Cruise ship Terminal). For sure we would pay an additional Fee for the Transfer.
Really Looking forward To Heart from you.
Best regards from Germany,
Matthias & Cyra
Written 30 December 2018
yes what cigar can they recommend that is a 50X6, mild to medium strength, and the price, 20 piece box.
Written 12 June 2018
They have different size/and strenght....mild/medium/full.....you may have to go in. Price will vary.....about 8.00$ stick/Canadian $$
Written 13 June 2018
Hello. This is my first time travellingwith my husband. He enjoys cigars so I would lime to bting him to Vivonte. Could anyone please give me an approximate price on a box of 25 cigars? Thank you very much. We will be in Puerto Plata week of March 26, 2018. Our 32nd wedding anniversary. Thank you once again.
Written 22 March 2018
My wife and I will arrive in Amber Cove with Costa cruises on sunday 19 of february at about 8 am in the morning leaviing at 3 pm and would very much like to book a tour of your cigar factory and shop and have lunch as well
Would you be able to pick us up port side?
Youts sincerely
Olav Kristiansen
Written 9 February 2017
I would like to know a little about prices of their cigars. Can anyone help?
Written 17 January 2017
Hi Glen! Can we take advantage of that of the offer to be picked up at the port and get a ride to your cigar store? We arrive on 01/24/17! My husband (and I) really would enjoy the cigar tour and purchasing some cigars. We will be traveling with another couple. Not sure if they would like to join us for a tour or not yet.
Thanks!
Angie
Written 17 December 2016
Good Evening!
Do you remember the cost of this tour? Me & my husband our going here in a few months on a cruise for our anniversary and looking for some things to do......
Thanks,
Belinda
Written 7 March 2016
Vivonte
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Hi Belinda,
I hope you have a great time on your anniversary and we would look forward to seeing you. We offer the tours free of charge and would be willing to arrange transportation for you when you arrive at the port. Are you and your husband both cigar smokers?
Cheers,
Sterling Hamilton
Written 9 March 2016
Good Afternoon,
Me & My Husband will be going on a cruise to here in May for our 1st anniversary, can you tell me How much this was, is it a tour, can you just stop by, how far is it from the cruise dock, are you rolling your own cigars, ect.
Thanks,
Belinda
Written 29 December 2015
Hi Belinda, You just need to come to the Historical City Center. You can take call our store at 809-586-5257 and we would be pleased to pick you up at the port (just outside the main gate). It will take about 30 minutes from the time you call. Our vehicle is a black Nissan Murano. The factory tour is free. It is located on the second floor of our cigar store and lounge. We make a great breakfast as well if you're hungry ;) Please confirm the date of your arrival and we can arrange a time to pick you up. It will be a pleasure to serve you.
Best regards,
Glen
Written 18 January 2016
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