[1] Located on the southeastern corner of Puebla’s historic center,[1][2] is surrounded by Barrio del Artista (Neighborhood of the Artist).

[3] Most of its buildings are made of brick with Talavera tile accents very typical of Puebla traditional architecture,[2] and its streets are paved in stone.

These include various kinds of pottery, regional and traditional clothing, leather goods, wood items, jewelry and copper work.

Handcrafts from Puebla state dominate, including Talavera pottery, silver from Amozoc, amate paper from Pahuatlán and traditional candies such as camotes.

By 1801, it was a major stop and market for caravans bringing goods from Veracruz, Oaxaca, La Costa Chica of Guerrero and Mexico City.