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A museum that will allow you to understand the traditional methods of cigarette production. From the planting of the tobacco leaf to the end products, we can visualize and understand the whole process. For only € 2.5 we can make a very enriching visit
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Date of experience: June 2019
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Response from Susana T, Antropóloga at Tabaco da Maia Museum
Responded 5 Jul. 2019
Muito obrigada pela sua visita. Esperamos que tenha tido uma excelente estadia na ilha e que volte. Até breve.
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For only 2.5e you get an explained visit with a guide at your side, doesnt matter if you're the only people visiting (sometimes you have To wait for the guide To finish the previous, takes 20 To 30 min but its worth the wait) Doesnt takes too long but interesting nonetheless. If you're looking for something To do on a rainy day, you've found the place to go…
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Date of experience: October 2018
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During one of my island-tours my driver / guide Sergio Cordeiro brings me to a very interesting museum: Musea do Tobacco de Maia, a small tobacco plantation / factory with a museum. We have had a very friendly and ample explanation about everything with regard to tobacco. The whole process from the tobacco-leaves (on the field and drying) till the end-product. Very interesting, a MUST during your stay at the Azores.…
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Date of experience: May 2018
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Response from Susana T, Antropóloga at Tabaco da Maia Museum
Responded 20 Jun. 2018
Thank you very much for the comment. For us it was a pleausure to do this visit. Come back often and enjoy yourself.
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Very interesting to understand how it was cultivered and processed. We can see the drying process and packaging. The museum guide explains it very well.
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Date of experience: May 2018
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Response from Susana T, Antropóloga at Tabaco da Maia Museum
Responded 20 Jun. 2018
Thank you very much for the comment. For us it was a pleasure to do this visit. Come back often and enjoy yourself.
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My husband and I were delighted to find this on our drive around the island and were impressed with the knowledge we acquired from the 45 minute tour. Our English speaking guide was outstanding with her accommodation to the varied language needs in our group of 10 people. She easily translated the information so everyone on the tour could have a clear understanding.She included so many interesting details and took the time to respond to questions. Her pleasant personality certainly added to the experience. We highly recommend making this a stop on a tour of Saso Miquel. …
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Date of experience: April 2018
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Response from Susana T, Antropóloga at Tabaco da Maia Museum
Responded 2 May 2018
Thank you very much for the comment. For us it was a pleasure to do this visit. Come back often and enjoy yourself.
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