Next Saturday, August 17, the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture will organize Agricultural Fairs in all municipalities of Havana, offering residents the opportunity to purchase a variety of fresh agricultural products at affordable prices.
Among the places where these fairs will be held are:
- Revolution Square: John Lennon Park, 17th Street.
- Playa: 13th and 76th Street.
- East Havana: 160th Street between 3rd A and 3rd B, in front of the Prosecutor’s Office, Alamar Playa People’s Council.
- Ruler: Calixto García Street between Amburquenque and Ruviera, Guaicanamar Popular Council.
- Guanabacoa: Amphitheater in San Juan Bosco and Corral Falso.
- Saint Michael of Padron: Main Street and Güines Causeway.
- Mariano: 124th Street, Civic Plaza.
- To Lisa: 51st Avenue, between 212 and 218, in front of Banco San Rafael.
- Boyeros: 184 Avenue and 321 Rancho Boyeros, La Herradura, Boyeros Council.
- Parrot: 26th of July Square.
- Cerro: La Normal Park.
- Central Havana: Valle Street from Infanta to Hospital, Cayo Hueso People’s Council.
- Old Havana: Zulueta Street between Corrales and Apodaca.
- Naranjo Creek: Menocal Mantilla Avenue and extension on Rosario Avenue, La Güinera.
- October 10th: Vista Alegre People’s Council, Giral Street from Concepción to Passage B.
Offers
The fairs will offer a wide range of products, including root vegetables, vegetables, grains, fruits, charcoal, as well as processed products and preserved fruits and vegetables. Below is a list of approved prices per pound:
- Yucca: $23
- Sweet potato: $20
- Donkey plantain: $23
- Banana fruit: $23
- Plantain food: $35
- Malanga Xantozoma: $65
- Malanga Colocacea: $55
- Pumpkin: $22
- Col: $30
- Cucumber: $30
- Tomato: $70
- Green onion: $120
- Dried onion: $180
- Lettuce: $35
- Chard: $35
- Carrot: $50
- Beet: $50
- Bean: $60
- Okra: $65
- Green papaya: $11
- Frutabomba rallona: $25
- Guava: $20
- Piña: $35
- Mango: $30
- Avocado: $45
- Rice: $160
- Black Bean: $250
- Red bean: $300
The price of a bag of charcoal will be $450.
These fairs represent an economic alternative for citizens seeking to acquire fresh products at more affordable prices compared to regular markets, especially in a context of inflation and high costs in the country.
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