New Casa Del Habano Opens In Querétaro, Mexico
The Casa del Habano franchise expanded again in early November, with an addition to the cigar shop chain opening in Querétaro, Mexico, a city in the central highlands north of Mexico City.
The small lounge and shop is located next to Antea, one of the largest shopping malls in Latin America. It is on the mezzanine in a large office building, which also has restaurants and other shops. The new store features a walk-in humidor, two small indoor lounges, each with seating for about six people, and a small outdoor terrace. Smoking is permitted in all three seating areas. As is tradition in Casa del Habano shops, the store includes a small bar as well as humidified lockers.
The humidor was well-stocked with every major Cuban brand including Cohibas and a full range of Trinidads. Prices included (at current exchange rates of 18 pesos per U.S. dollar) a Cohiba Siglo VI at $139.50, a Montecristo No. 2 at $55.15, a Trinidad Fundador at $127.50 and a Romeo y Julieta Churchill at $66.88.
The franchise is operated by Mariano Azuela, who also owns a Casa del Habano in Leon, an agro-industrial city about two hours from Querétaro. Future expansion plans for the shop include an adjacent bar and restaurant where patrons can eat before or after enjoying a cigar.
