Mercado Agropecuario Hatibonico

Finished off at the local food market Mercado Agropecuario Hatibonico. As many of you know I just love these sorts of scenes. The locals weren't that worried as I took photos of them going about their trade. The car owner even opened the driver's door and motioned me to look and take photos inside. Such pride in his Desoto.

We had half hour to wander around the markets where the locals come to buy their daily provisions. Not much vegetables that I saw. Love (not) the open air butcher stalls.

If you visit just one market in Cuba, make it this one. Glued (by mud) beside the murky Río Hatibonico just off the Carretera Central, and characterized by its pregones (singsong, often comic, offering of wares) ringing through the stalls, this is a classic example of Cuban-style free enterprise juxtaposed with cheaper but lower-quality government stalls.

The best section to visit is the herberos (purveyors of herbs, potions and secret elixirs); also visit the plant nursery where Cubans can buy dwarf mango trees and various ornamental plants. Keep a tight hold on your money belt.

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