Every Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, the market comes to town. It is about a fifteen minute walk from our place. Farmers and merchants from the surrounding area bring their goods and wares, set up their stalls and provide fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, flowers, cheese and other sundries to the inhabitants of the city. Unlike many other public markets I have visited in Latin America, this one primarily focuses on foodstuffs, although, if you are inclined, a number of colourful tropical fish for the aquarium are available. The prices are fixed, and as far as I can tell, bargaining is not part of the process. The fruit and vegetables are fresh, there is great variety and the prices are much better than the supermarkets. Just like it should be in an outdoor market!
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