A Visit to La Casa del Habano Playa del Carmen
I recently traveled to Playa del Carmen for work, and thought I would stop by the LCDH there and see how it is situated, and gather some info for anyone who is planning on going down there since it is NOT easy to find.
It is an extremely small store (only one room with a bar on one end and a small humidor), about seventy-five square feet if I had to guess. Despite the size, it did have quite a few newer releases, including a few of the new Partagas P1 Jars. However, be aware that the prices are about 30% higher than MSRP on just about every stick sold.
Unlike the La Casa del Habano in Cancún, this LCDH does not sell custom rolled cigars but they do have a great (smallish) bar, which will make a great mojito with Cuban rum. While there is not much room inside to sit, there is an extensive outside patio with many chairs and couches. This is also the only LCDH that features Hookahs on site.
The La Casa del Habano in Playa del Carmen is located at:

28th Street and the Beach, Playa del Carmen 77710
Mexico
Phone : 984.8033001
Website: http://www.lacasadelhabanoplayadelcarmen.com
email : [email protected]
For landmark purposes, it is located a few blocks from 5th Avenue, down 28th street across from Mamita’s Beach Club (the cab drivers know Mamita’s, so you can just ask for there if you are taking a cab). It is inside a strip mall, but it is a separate enclosure at the far end made entirely of glass.
Here are some photos of the store, both inside and outside:
The outside of the store:


An example of one of the Hookahs…

When you walk in the (glass) door, the humidor is directly in front of you:

If you turn to the left, you see the bar…

Inside the Humidor, there are plenty of cigars (of course)…


















The location has now moved. I was there in March 2013 and it is on Quinta (5th Ave.) between 26th and 28th.
It is much smaller but there are still 6+ lounge couches and tables to smoke at outside.
How were the prices at the LCDH? Much more than in Cuba? Cheers!
I'm with Luke - I want your job!!
Never been to Playa del Carmen, only Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, and unfortunately that was about 7 years ago, and even worse, it was before I started smoking cigars...bummer!!!
Speaking of La Casa Del Habano, has anybody here ever been to the LCDH in Tijuana, Mexico??? I'm sure it will NOT be as nice as this one, but how are the selection and prices? I might be going in a few weeks and will smoke my first Cuban!!!
I want the type of work you get.
Looks like a nice little hang out.
Awesome! Next time I'm there (who knows), I'll stop by for sure. How were the prices? DId you pick up anything fun :)
i miss Playa del Carmen.. good times indeed >;c)
Nice pics! I like the open patio area and the option to smoke hookah. I guess to draw in the tourists who don't want to smoke cigars...