OLIVA CIGARS

Melanio Oliva first grew tobacco in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba in 1886.
His growing operations were suspended while he fought in Cuba’s War of Independence.
After returning from war Melanio resumed his operations. In the early 1920’s Melanio’s son Facundo Oliva took over the growing operations.

Hipolito cultivated the Oliva family fields for several decades. As Cuba became over-run by communist the tobacco landscape changed.
Hipolito’s son Gilberto Oliva shifted from growing to brokering tobacco.

In the early 60’s the pressure became too great and Gilberto traveled from country to country in search of the distinct Cuban taste. His travels took him to Honduras, Panama, Mexico and even the Philippines.

Gilberto finally found fertile ground in Nicaragua. Today Gilberto along with his family are Nicaraguas second largest grower of Cuban-seed tobacco.

Oliva Cigar Company currently has operations in USA, Nicaragua, and Honduras with its main facility being in Esteli, Nicaragua. It’s World headquarters is located in Miami Lakes, FL, USA. The company is run by 4 Oliva family members.

Jose Oliva, Sales and Marketing, Jeannie Oliva Operations (USA Operations), Carlos Oliva (Nicaragua and Honduras operations), and Gilbert Oliva (Nicaragua and Honduras operations).

Oliva products can be found in every major cigar retailer in America and in 28 countries across the globe. Making it one of Nicaragua’s most recognizable brands.