Treat yourself to a tour of the confectionary stores that line this mouth-watering district of Puebla, where you’ll find traditional sweets and pottery shops.
The area affectionately known as Candy Street (Calle de los Dulces) is comprised of three city blocks occupied almost entirely by confectionary stores. Stroll down the strip of candy stores and select from old-fashioned candies, traditional sweets and cookies. Fill a bag for a sweet picnic or pile a gift basket high with local Poblano treats. If the candy becomes overwhelming, check out the range of pottery shops that stock locally made ceramics, including traditional Talavera pottery.
Walk along the strip and admire the colorful window displays piled high with assortments of candy. Note that many of the stores have a particular feature or specialty. Be sure to try traditional camotes, which is a signature sweet in Puebla made from sweet potato. Another popular sweet are the tortitas of Santa Clarita, which are shortbread cookies with a sweet glaze in the middle. Snack on sugarcoated peanuts or chocolate raisins as you wander down the street. Pick out a magnificent gift hamper for your loved ones at home or grab some tasty souvenirs.
If you’d like something more substantial, take a seat at one of the coffee shops or restaurants along the street. Order delicious snacks that feature the local sauce, mole poblano. You can also pick up several different varieties of mole from specialty stores along Candy Street.
Once your sweet tooth is satisfied, take some time to check out the handicraft shops that can be found in this district. Many feature locally made pottery, such as Talavera ceramics. Learn about the fascinating process of creating and decorating Talavera pottery as you explore the workshops and showrooms.
Candy Street is situated in the Centro district of Puebla city, the capital of Puebla province. The strip runs along Avenida 6 Oriente between Calle 5 de Mayo and Calle 4 Norte. It is located near the Templo de San Cristóbal and the Iglesia de la Santo Domingo. There is a bus stop at the nearby Heroes del 5 de Mayo monument. The district is free to visit at any time.
