who does miguel meet when he crosses the bridge

Miguel meets several characters when he crosses the Marigold Bridge into the Land of the Dead, with the most immediate and pivotal meeting being Héctor, who becomes his guide and ally on the journey. Along the way, Miguel also encounters Ernesto de la Cruz, Imelda, and Coco, among other deceased family members and residents of the Land of the Dead. These encounters set up the central themes of memory, family, and the consequences of actions that drive the film’s emotional arc.