Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant cultural events will be celebrated with all-the-more fanfare and enthusiasm this year as the city celebrates its 100^th anniversary. The first of major events to take place throughout the year is the 7^th International Charro Championship with a cultural component taking place on Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon on January 31^st and the competition to be held from February 1^st – 4^thin Arena Vallarta, located approximately 40 minutes from Puerto Vallarta’s hotel zone.

Inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2016, the Charreria, or Charro Championship is an authentic celebration of the traditional Mexican Charro lifestyle, and very much a part of Jalisco’s living heritage. A type of highly festive and colorful rodeo featuring Charros, or traditional Mexican horsemen, exhibiting their skills at horse reining, bull riding, livestock roping and other equestrian talents. The Charreria is considered Mexico’s national sport and is not only an art form but a sport with strict rules and important prizes.

Throughout the Championship attendees will also enjoy live music, folkloric ballet and Mariachi performances, Charro parades, traditional food, dance and more.

For more information about the Charro Festival please visit: www.arenavallarta.com

For more information about Puerto Vallarta and this year’s centennial events and celebrations please visit:www.visitpuertovallarta.com