Economy of Cuba - Public Facilities

Public Facilities

  • La Bodega – For Cuban nationals only. Provides subsidized food and other necessities including rice, sugar, beans, peas, coffee, meat, milk, and cooking oil at low prices.
  • La Copelia – A government-owned facility offering ice cream, juice, and sweets.
  • Paladar – A type of small, privately-owned restaurant facility with no more than 12 seats.
  • La Farmacia – Low-priced medicine, with the lowest costs anywhere in the world.
  • Etecsa – National telephone service provider.
  • La Feria – A weekly market (Sunday market-type) owned by the government.
  • Cerveceria Bucanero – A beverage manufacturer, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Ciego Montero – The main soft-drink and beverage distributor.

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