Charreada Let Er Buck!
Charreada Let Er Buck!
For action and thrills there is no spectator sport that can top rodeo. The speed and strength of the livestock is a perfect match for the competitors skill and daring. Every event is a showdown and you cant be certain the outcome until its over. Rodeo lovers who visit Puerto Vallarta can enjoy the excitement of a Mexican rodeo or charreada not far from their Mexican Vacation Villa Rental.
Not that Charro!
Charreada takes its name from Mexicos charro tradition. A charro is a horseman or cowboy a kind of working man who rose to stardom in the 20th century through film and literature. Today enthusiastic teams of men and women pay homage to Mexicos ranching heritage and keep the horse tradition alive through structured competitions in the lienzo or arena.
Charreada is a colorful pageant. Contestants dress in traditional costume: men wear widebrimmed hats colorful neckwear and a short jacket or vest while the women on each drill team wear matching fullskirted dresses or fitted skirts and jackets. They compete in a specially laid out arena; a splendid opening ceremony often accompanied by Mariachi musicians kicks off the event.
Two teams compete in nine mens events and one womens event. Men demonstrate their skills roping riding trained and wild horses and wrestling bulls among other things. Women compete in the escaramuza; dressed in beautiful costume they ride sidesaddle in a demonstration of precision riding skills. Each event is worth points; when the charreada is over the points are tallied and the team with the highest score is the winner. The sport is an amateur event so contestants ride for glory of the win rather than monetary rewards.
Charreada in Puerto Vallarta
Charreada is an amateur event in Mexico so contestants ride for the glory of the win rather than monetary rewards. Mexican communities take great pride in their local teams; the sport is hugely popular in the state of Jalisco which has hosted more than its share of national competitions. Its not surprising then that a number of arenas dot the region surrounding the resort city of Puerto Vallarta.
There is something special about taking a holiday in a place that offers exposure to an unfamiliar and exotic culture. To make the visit an even richer and more fulfilling experience the visitor ought to take an opportunity to enjoy local customs the way the locals do. During your stay in your Puerto Vallarta Vacation Villa Rental consider spending part of one weekend at a charreada. Enjoy the noise the action the spectacle and be glad for the chance to take part in part of Mexicos cultural tradition.
About the writer: The author specializes in writing travelogues tour diaries and travel reports. He is a huge fan of Puerto Vallarta and all the city has to offer. For further information on Villa Puerto Vallarta and Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta please visit at www.villaencantada.com.
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