Charro
Charro is a term referring to a traditional horseman from Mexico, originating in the central-western regions primarily in the states of Jalisco, Zacatecas, Durango, Chihuahua, Aguascalientes, and Sinaloa. The Mexican terms
vaquero and
ranchero are similar to the
charro but different in culture, etiquette, mannerism, clothing, tradition and social status. The traditional Mexican
charro is known for colorful clothing and participating in
coleadero y charreada, a specific type of Mexican rodeo. The charreada is the national sport in Mexico, and is regulated by the
Federación Mexicana de Charrería. In Spain, a
charro is a native of the province of Salamanca, especially in the area of Alba de Tormes, Vitigudino, Ciudad Rodrigo and Ledesma. It's likely that the Mexican
charro tradition derived from Spanish horsemen who came from Salamanca and settled in Jalisco.