Other lively fiesta rituals follow the competitions eating, drinking, dancing, visiting and courting. The centuries-old tradition brings together working skills, training and discipline, horsemanship, community cooperation, aesthetic expression, social protocols, gender relationships, music and dance, and symbolic reenactment of Mexican values and activities. Photo Strip 112 from this Article. For example, the international tourism destination Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco has eight charro stadiums, two in Puerto Vallarta, El Pitillal, La Mojonera and one each in Ixtapa, Las Juntas. Take I-10 to the Vado, NM exit and turn to the east.
Signs point the way from there to the arena.
This lienzo is owned and operated by Miguel and Thelma Castro. The family travels throughout the Southwest United States putting on demonstrations. Photos from practice sessions accompanying this article courtesy of the Castro family.