Callejón del Beso
Viewpoint · Guanajuato

Callejón del Beso

Photo: Hector ruiz velasco · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Callejón del Beso is a short passage known for a local legend about lovers kissing across the gap. The alley sits between colorful buildings with steep steps on one side. Walk through to see the tight space and the view along the street.

On day 6 of Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
15 minutes
Best time
Morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Walk from Plaza de la Paz in the city center

Itineraries with Callejón del Beso

Day 6 of Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato in 7 Days

To Guanajuato

How Callejón del Beso fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Bus to GuanajuatoSan Miguel de Allende
  2. 12:00Teatro JuárezGuanajuato
  3. 13:30Callejón del BesoGuanajuato
  4. 16:00Monumento al PípilaGuanajuato
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Callejón del Beso questions

How wide is Callejón del Beso?

The balconies are about 69 centimeters apart at the narrowest point.

What is the legend of Callejón del Beso?

A wealthy young woman and a poor miner met secretly across the balconies against her father's wishes. The story ends in tragedy.

Can visitors kiss on the balconies?

Couples traditionally kiss on the third step below the balconies. One house charges a small fee to stand on its balcony.

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