Callejón de los Sapos

This picturesque alley in Puebla's historic centre is lined with antique shops, art galleries and cafes set in colourful colonial houses. On weekends the surrounding streets host a lively flea market where dealers sell furniture, curios, coins and bric-a-brac to browsers and collectors. The name, meaning Alley of the Toads, recalls the frogs that once gathered in a nearby flooded lane. Its cobbles, wrought-iron balconies and painted facades make it one of the most atmospheric corners of the city for an unhurried wander.