GUANAJUATO, Mexico — This colonial city, with its Spanish architecture and cobblestone streets, has long beckoned Mexican immigrants alongside their children during vacations, including spring break.
On a recent evening, some surrounded Miguel Diaz, who sells corn on the cob, near the famed Callejon del Beso, the alley of the kiss. They listened closely as he repeated the story: Legend has it that couples who kiss on the third step will enjoy fifteen years of bliss. Happy, hopeful couples take turns lining up for selfies here.
“We have missed our paisanos so much,” said Diaz, pointing to the tourist countrymen, many of them migrants visiting from North Texas. They’re a growing presence following their long absence during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Christmas, Valentines, Holy Week, and for just about any holiday, even el spring break, we’re happy when our paisanos visit,” he said.
