
The oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic
La Aurora was founded on October 3, 1903 by Eduardo León Jimenes, a visionary man who was the son and grandson of tobacco growers and who, without leaving aside his family tradition, wanted to go a step further with the creation of a cigar brand to which he aspired to give a worldwide dimension. At that time, Don Eduardo was only 18 years old, he inherited some land and with a reduced payroll of six tobacco growers, a lot of illusion and effort, he began to build his dream. Today, 121 years later, La Aurora is one of the most emblematic Dominican cigar factories in the world, with more than two thousand employees and a presence on five continents.
Brands and services
Today, La Aurora is the leading cigar manufacturer in the Dominican Republic, with brands present in more than 90 countries. Its wide range of products includes renowned brands such as La Aurora, León Jimenes, Príncipes and Family Reserve, all of which stand out for their exceptional quality and excellence.
In addition, La Aurora has introduced an innovative concept in the world of tobacco: La Aurora Cigar World. This concept encompasses not only its tobacco products, but also a series of unique services and experiences, such as the factory tour, which is the number one tourist attraction in Santiago de los Caballeros according to TripAdvisor. It also includes the Cigar Institute, a training center for cigar aficionados and professionals, endorsed by the Dominican Tobacco Institute; the Fernando León Asensio Cigar Lounge; its store and Café Kora; and two exclusive rums: the E.Leon Jimenes 110 Aniversario and the E.Leon Jimenes 1903, a blend of Dominican rum reserves unique in the world, with only 3,000 numbered bottles produced annually.
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Values of La Aurora
La Aurora’s values are those of a family business: honesty, integrity, passion for excellence, good business manners with suppliers and employees.
