La Zona (Estelí) is the flagship factory of Espinosa Premium Cigars and one of the most important contract manufacturing hubs in Nicaragua. Located in the cigar epicenter of Estelí, La Zona produces the full range of Espinosa’s own brands—including the 601 series, Murciélago, Laranja, and Knuckle Sandwich—while also rolling cigars for a wide array of other clients and collaborations.
The factory’s reputation for bold, well-constructed cigars and its willingness to work with boutique and emerging brands has made it a vital part of the Nicaraguan ecosystem. Erik Espinosa’s vision for La Zona emphasizes quality control, innovation, and the use of top-tier Nicaraguan tobaccos. Many of the most exciting limited releases and collaborations in recent years have passed through La Zona’s rollers, helping to cement Estelí’s status as the world’s premier destination for premium, non-Cuban cigar manufacturing.