Callejón de Hammel

Nearly every inch of this narrow 2-block-long alleyway is painted in bright colors, the work of painter Salvador González. Most are mural-size depictions of Afro-Cuban deities. There are also sculptures made from scrap and old bike parts, as well as an Nganga, a sacred place for the celebration of Palo Monte rituals centered around a giant cauldron. There are crafts and food for sale in this open-air bazaar, and González also has a small gallery here. At 3 pm each Sunday, this is the site of a weekly Afro-Cuban music and dance show and celebration headed up by the group Clavé y Guaguanco.