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.