In the heart of Breña Alta, surrounded by green terraces and peaceful paths, the Museo del Puro Palmero invites you to discover one of La Palma’s most iconic crafts. Here, tobacco is more than a crop, it’s culture, memory, and living heritage.
Useful Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Calle 30 de Mayo, Parque de Los Álamos, San Pedro, Breña Alta |
| Opening hours | Tuesday to Friday: 10:00–13:00 Saturday: 10:00–14:00 |
| Ideal for | History lovers, cigar enthusiasts, collectors, cultural travelers |
| How to get there | By car via LP-202 road, inside Parque de Los Álamos |
| Admission | € 3.00 |
| Shop | Hand-rolled cigars and typical local products |
| Surroundings | Park with café, children’s area and local farmer’s market |
A Museum with Soul and Tobacco Leaves
This is not a static museum. It’s full of life, stories, and local memory. Here, you don’t just learn how cigars are made, you meet the people who’ve dedicated their lives to this artisanal craft.
The exhibit shows the full process of making the traditional Puro Palmero cigar, with areas dedicated to:
- Tobacco growing
- Traditional tools
- The “chinchal”, the workshop where tobacco was transformed leaf by leaf
You’ll also find references to other crops that shaped La Palma’s past, such as cochineal, sugar cane and bananas, showing the deep connection between land, economy and people.
Don’t Leave Without Visiting the Shop
The museum’s small shop offers authentic handmade cigars, lovingly crafted right on the island. You’ll also find typical products, thoughtful souvenirs and pieces that carry the flavour of the land and its history, a perfect way to support this living heritage.
A Perfect Cultural Stop
The museum is located within the Parque de Los Álamos, the green heart of Breña Alta. It’s an ideal place to combine culture, gastronomy and nature in one visit. Inside the park you’ll find:
- A café and restaurant
- A children’s playground
- Green spaces to relax
- And every weekend: a local farmers’ market
Local Tip
- If you visit the Museo del Puro Palmero on a Saturday, take the chance to: Explore the farmers’ market and buy seasonal fruits, handmade bread, and Palmero cheese
- Visit the nearby Sanctuary of the Virgen de las Nieves, patron saint of La Palma
- Drive up to Mirador de la Concepción for the best panoramic view over Santa Cruz
- Travelling with kids? The Maroparque wildlife park is a fun and educational stop nearby
How to get to the cigar museum
