Private Alley with the Student of Guanajuato

Located next to the iconic Juarez Theater, the San Diego Temple dates back to the 17th century and was built by the order of the Discalced Franciscans. In colonial times, Guanajuato flourished thanks to its silver mines, and this temple was a meeting point for believers and miners seeking divine protection before entering the mines.

Due to the mountainous topography and the uncontrolled growth driven by the mining rush of the 18th century, homes were built on uneven terrain, connected by narrow, steep alleys.

Famous for the tragic love legend between Carmen and Don Luis, the Callejón del Beso is one of the most romantic and emblematic corners of Guanajuato. According to the story, Carmen, the daughter of a wealthy Spaniard, fell in love with her neighbor, Don Luis, a humble miner. Defying her father's strict prohibition, the couple met secretly on the closely facing balconies of the alley. However, their love was discovered. In a fit of rage, Carmen's father murdered her, and the couple sealed their fate with a final, tragic kiss that immortalized their forbidden love.