The Caribbean’s First Yacht, Rum & Cigar Experience

The Dominican Republic produces some of the world’s finest cigars — from legendary factories like Tabacalera de García, La Aurora, and Arturo Fuente. Now, for the first time, that legacy is celebrated in a festival unlike anything the Caribbean has ever seen.

Cigars in Paradise brings together the world of premium cigars, aged Dominican rums, and luxury yachting into a single, immersive two-day experience at Casa de Campo’s Marina Riverside Center — with the Caribbean Sea and La Marina’s luxury yachts as your backdrop.

This is not just a cigar event. It’s a lifestyle experience — designed for connoisseurs, collectors, and anyone who appreciates the finer things. Smoke a hand-rolled cigar on a yacht at sunset. Taste rare Dominican rums paired with world-class cuisine. Learn the art of blending from master torcedores who have spent decades perfecting their craft.

Festival Highlights

Inaugural Yacht Experience — The first-ever cigar & rum tasting aboard luxury yachts at La Marina. Sunset sessions with premium pairings on the Caribbean Sea
Master-blender cigar rolling workshops with renowned Dominican torcedores
Curated rum tastings featuring the Dominican Republic’s finest producers — Brugal, Barceló, Ron Matusalem, and boutique distillers
Rum-pairing multi-course dinners at Marina restaurants including SBG, Pepperoni, and La Caña by Il Circo
Guided cigar factory tours to Tabacalera de García (the world’s largest premium cigar factory) and La Aurora
VIP lounge experiences with exclusive cigar releases and limited-edition spirit pairings
Live Dominican music, art exhibitions, and cultural programming
Access to Teeth of the Dog golf, Minitas Beach, and all resort amenities

Make It a Long Weekend

The festival runs Thursday–Friday, but most guests extend their stay through the weekend. Play a round at Teeth of the Dog (the world’s #1 Caribbean golf course), spend Saturday at Minitas Beach, or explore the artisan shops of Altos de Chavón. We’ll set up everything for you — tee times, beach cabanas, dinner reservations, transfers.

The La Marina waterfront is the heart of the festival — and staying in one of our marina apartments puts you steps from every event, dinner, and yacht experience. Walk to everything. No driving, no logistics.