SXM Cigars
Authentic Cuban cigars and a comfortable lounge in Maho Village at duty-free prices.
Why Go
Sint Maarten's unique position allows legal sale of authentic Cuban cigars — something Americans cannot buy at home. SXM Cigars in Maho Village stocks a deep selection of Cubans alongside Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Honduran premium brands, with a lounge where you can light up and enjoy your purchase immediately rather than packing it for later.
The Experience
The Maho Village location puts the shop in the island's busiest nightlife and dining corridor, making it a natural after-dinner stop. Inside, walk-in humidors maintain optimal conditions for the inventory: Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagás, Romeo y Julieta, and other Cuban marquee brands sit alongside premium non-Cuban options from Arturo Fuente, Padrón, and Oliva. The lounge area provides leather seating where you can clip, light, and smoke in air-conditioned comfort while the Maho strip buzzes outside. Duty-free and tax-free pricing makes the math work — Cuban cigars here cost a fraction of what you would pay in European or Canadian duty-free shops, and Americans can legally purchase and smoke them on-island even if taking them home remains restricted.
What to Try
A Cohiba Siglo or Montecristo No. 2 smoked in the lounge is the quintessential Caribbean cigar experience. For a longer session, try a Churchill or Double Corona format — the lounge is comfortable enough to spend an hour. Non-Cuban fans should check the Nicaraguan selection, which has become the quality benchmark for strength and complexity.
Insider Tip
American visitors can legally buy and smoke Cuban cigars on Sint Maarten — the restriction applies to bringing them back to the US. Smoke your Cubans here and pack the duty-free Dominicans and Nicaraguans for home. Visit after dinner at one of the Maho Village restaurants for the full evening experience.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Rhine Road, Maho Village (Dutch side). Premium pricing ($$$) for genuine Cubans. Lounge seating available. Duty-free and tax-free. Accessories (cutters, lighters, cases) also stocked.
Pair It With
- Rialto Pizza Pasta Guide — Italian dinner in Maho Village before settling into the cigar lounge
- Madison Bar & Karaoke — Continue the Maho nightlife after your cigar session