Before the American cowboy, there was the Mexican vaquero. Vaquero culture was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish colonizers, and their ways heavily influenced American cowboy culture. From attire to skills and techniques, vaqueros were the original American cowboys.
Today, vaquero culture is very much alive in Mexico and in parts of the US. In this gallery, we take you through the fascinating history of the vaquero. Click on to get to know more.