Private Cigar Rolling Workshop in Los Cabos

Summary

Hands-On Cigar Making Experience in Cabo

You’ll dive into every step of making your own cigar by hand in Los Cabos—from picking leaves to rolling the final product. It’s hands-on, personal, and you walk away with real skills (and your own cigar).

3.67

(3 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me when I walked into the workshop was the earthy smell of tobacco—kind of sweet, a little sharp. Our guide, Carlos, greeted us with a grin and handed out bottled water (trust me, you’ll want it; the air gets dry here). He started by showing us different tobacco leaves, explaining which ones go inside the cigar and which wrap around it. I’d never realized how much goes into picking just the right leaf for each part.

We got to touch the leaves—some were soft and almost sticky after moistening them just right. There’s a knack to it, as Carlos pointed out: too wet and they tear, too dry and they crack. Destemming was trickier than it looked; my fingers fumbled at first but got better with practice. The tools laid out on the table looked simple—just a wooden board, a knife, and a press—but each had its purpose. When we started arranging the filler leaves and twisting them together, I could hear someone’s laughter from outside mixing with the faint sound of music from a nearby café.

The gum arabic smelled faintly sweet as we prepped it to glue everything together. Pressing the cigars took some muscle—I had to lean in a bit more than expected! Rolling the end was my favorite part; there’s something satisfying about seeing your own cigar take shape from scratch. By the end, I felt like I’d learned not just about cigars but about patience and craft too.

1h 30m