Mariachi in front of the plaza to flag down passing cars. In 2010, the government renovated the plaza to make it more tourist-friendly, adding new paving, gardens, police, security cameras, painted facades, and a museum dedicated to mariachi and tequila. Although mariachis can be hired in Mexico City over the phone or on the internet, many people still prefer to come to the plaza, hear the musicians and haggle over the price. About 2,500 mariachis hold union cards to work in the plaza, but as many as 4,000 may circulate through on a busy weekend. The size of a Mariachi group
Mariachi los Camperos milestone album, "Canciones de Mi Padre". They also appear on Ronstadt’s sequel album, "Mas Canciones", which was released in 1992, and toured with the singer nationwide. Nati Cano died October 3, 2014 due to declining health, passing on the group to the current musical director, Jesus "Chuy" Guzman. Cuco Del Cid died in January 2018. "¡Llegaron Los Camperos!" was nominated for the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album. 2008 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album. "Amor, Dolor y Lagrimas: Música Ranchera" was nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album. "Tradición, Arte y Pasión:" Mariachi