
The First Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic — Since 1903
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La Aurora holds a unique place in cigar history as the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic, founded in 1903 by Eduardo León Jimenes in Santiago de los Caballeros. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership under Guillermo León, La Aurora produces cigars entirely within its own facilities — from growing and fermenting tobacco to rolling and aging the finished product. This vertical integration, combined with over 120 years of expertise, makes La Aurora one of the most authentic cigar brands in the world. CigarFinder compares La Aurora prices across 17+ trusted retailers.
Eduardo León Jimenes founded La Aurora in 1903 in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, making it the country's first cigar manufacturer. The León Jimenes family has maintained continuous ownership for over a century, growing the company into one of the largest and most respected cigar operations in the Caribbean.
La Aurora operates its own tobacco farms, fermentation facilities, and rolling factory — a level of vertical integration that is rare in the industry. This control over every step allows the brand to maintain exceptional consistency and develop proprietary tobacco varietals.
The La Aurora Preferidos is the flagship — a distinctive figurado-shaped cigar available in multiple wrapper options (Connecticut, Cameroon, Corojo, Maduro, and Broadleaf) that showcases the breadth of La Aurora's tobacco inventory. The La Aurora 107 earned a spot on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25, featuring a rich Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Dominican fillers aged over a decade.
The 1903 commemorates the founding year with a premium Dominican blend. 1985 celebrates the year the Preferidos line was introduced. ADN Dominicano (Dominican DNA) is a bold celebration of pure Dominican tobacco. The La Aurora 115 Anniversary and other limited releases showcase the family's deepest tobacco reserves.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Founded: 1903
Popular Lines: Preferidos, 107, 1903, 1985, ADN Dominicano, 115 Anniversary, Puro Vintage, Leon Jimenes