AKA CIGAR CITY
YBOR CITY
Tampa Bay's historical and cultural roots lie in Ybor City. Many of the buildings echo the charming brick exteriors of converted cigar factories, in homage to the area's celebrated history as the Cigar Capital of the World.
MEET A CIGAR ROLLER
Since 1910, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has produced traditional hand-rolled cigars at El Reloj in Ybor City. Meet master cigar roller Luis Gonzalez, who has over 25 years of experience with hand rolling. Luis keeps the traditions alive through J.C. Newman’s new hand-rolling classes. Join Luis in honoring Tampeño culture by learning to hand roll a cigar!