Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Plasencia Cigars
( 2713-4074; Escuela Normal, 200m N)
Large company that produces over 30 brands of
puros
including a selection of organic cigars. It is one of the most socially responsible
factories.
CIGAR TOUR
Festivals & Events
Virgen del Carmen
(
RELIGIOUS
Jul 16)
Fiestas patronales
with fireworks, fiestas and Masses.
Virgen de Rosario
( Oct 7)
An annual event since 1521, this was originally celebrated in Villa de San An-
tonio Pavía de Estelí, too close to the river and those pesky pirates, and moved here with
the Virgin in the late 1600s.
RELIGIOUS
