Mexico’s cowboy traditions may not quite be like those of their northern neighbours, but they’re still a huge part of Mexican culture.

Charrería — Mexico’s national sport — traces its roots to the colonial-era hacienda workers who managed cattle across vast landscapes, blending Spanish, Moorish and Indigenous influences into a distinct equestrian tradition that eventually became a powerful symbol of Mexican national identity. From working horsemen to revolutionary generals to UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage, the charro figure has endured for centuries, kept alive through competitions called charreadas and the intergenerational bonds of families who continue to pass the tradition down to young riders today.

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