Alley of the Toads

The Callejón de los Sapos, in Puebla

The Callejón de los Sapos, the alley of the Toads, is a picturesque street of Puebla, famous for its antique dealers and its market. The Puebla audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this colourful and bohemian place, one of the most charming corners of the historic centre.

The alley of the Toads and its antique dealers

The Callejón de los Sapos, which means the alley of the Toads, bears its name well: tradition tells that during the colonial era, this street was frequently invaded by toads, due to the numerous floods caused by the nearby river. Today, this picturesque cobbled alley, lined with colourful houses with façades of brick and azulejos, has become one of the most charming and liveliest corners of the historic centre of Puebla. It is famous for its antique dealers and its shops, where you hunt for old furniture, art objects, curiosities and treasures of the past. At the weekend, a market of antiques and craft sets up there, attracting the enthusiasts and the strollers in a bohemian and convivial atmosphere. Lined with cafés, bars and restaurants, the alley is also a prized place of nightlife. Its colourful and authentic atmosphere makes it a must-see place. A picturesque alley and a bohemian haven, the Callejón de los Sapos is a fine stop of the discovery of Puebla.

What to see

Here you wander in the picturesque alley of the Toads, whose name comes from the toads that formerly invaded it during the floods, a cobbled alley lined with colourful houses of brick and azulejos, famous for its antique dealers and its weekend antiques market, animated by cafés and bars in a bohemian atmosphere. The Callejón de los Sapos is a charming corner of Puebla. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Callejón de los Sapos lies in the heart of the historic centre of Puebla, reachable on foot. It is a public street freely accessible; the antique dealers, shops, cafés and bars have their own hours, and the antiques market is generally held at the weekend. The alley is lively by day and in the evening.

Where does the name of the Callejón de los Sapos come from in Puebla?

Tradition tells that during the colonial era, this street was frequently invaded by toads, because of the floods caused by the nearby river; this colourful cobbled alley is today famous for its antique dealers and its weekend antiques market, in a bohemian atmosphere.

Where is the Callejón de los Sapos in Puebla?

In the heart of the historic centre of Puebla, in Mexico.