San Andres Tuxtla, Mexico

Capital City

With a population of 164,834, San Andres Tuxtla is a major hub in Mexico's tobacco industry, but the municipality's heavy poverty rate of 75.2% and high illiteracy at 15.7% are harsh realities for residents. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the local government oversees 261 communities spanning nearly 1,000 square kilometers. However, the city's picturesque colonial architecture, lively cultural events, and reputation for producing some of the world's finest cigars make it an appealing option for cigar enthusiasts and those drawn to its Afro-Mexican heritage.