GRANADA, Nicaragua — Fruit and vegetable vendors tend their stalls at the Mercado Municipal, Granada's central marketplace. These vendors maintain traditional market practices, displaying fresh produce daily for local customers. The market serves as a primary source of fresh fruits and vegetables for Granada's residents.
Photograph by David Coleman. The produce vendors of Granada's Mercado Municipal represent a vital link in the city's fresh food distribution system. These vendors, many of whom inherit their market positions through family traditions, maintain long-established practices of produce selling that predate modern retail systems. Most vendors arrive before dawn to receive deliveries from regional farms and arrange their displays for the day's business. The market's produce section operates through a traditional system where vendors specialize in specific types of fruits and vegetables, developing expertise in selecting and storing their particular products. These merchants often maintain long-term relationships with both suppliers and customers, creating stable networks of food distribution. The vendors' knowledge extends beyond simple commerce to include expertise about seasonal availability, proper storage methods, and preparation advice for customers. Their role in Granada's food system continues a market tradition that has served the city since its colonial era.
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Location: Mercado Municipal, Granada, Granada Department, Nicaragua
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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