Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The II Charro Vallarta National Tournament will take place from January 31st - February 3rd, with daily competitions and traditional events - a perfect way to enjoy the real Mexico and its traditions.

A local group of Charros have made an extraordinary effort to bring the tournament to the city. The event will feature the best Charro Associations in the country, making this a true celebration of Mexico.

The event will begin on Thursday, January 31st with an opening ceremony scheduled to take place at 3:30 pm. It will take place at Arena Vallarta, an ultra-modern facility that comprises of 10 acres in the town of El Colorado. The handicap accessible arena boasts seating for 5 thousand spectators, public rest rooms, a 600 car parking lot, a commercial area, and stables for the horses. You won't want to miss this!

National Charro Championship Program:

Thursday January 31st

Following the opening ceremony, the first day’s events will start at 4 pm and 7 pm and include the teams:
• Decharros Nuevo Leon
• Rancho El Ayate
• Team Hacienda Tamariz, Puebla
• Charros Hacienda Serena (hosts)

Friday, February 1st

Activities will start at 12 pm featuring:
• Rancho El Quevedeño
• Tamariz Hacienda Puebla
• Camino Real Colima
• San Julián.

At 4 pm events will feature:
• Rancho Las Cuatas of Nayarit
• Rancho Agua Santa A of Jalisco
• Perla de Pacifico Baja California
• Rancho Tres Potrillos from Don Vicente Fernández

The 7:30 pm activities will feature:
• Livestock Santa Isabel from Puebla
• San Jose Charros del Valle, Nayarit
• Teams from the Regional South Federal District

Saturday February 2nd

Teams competing at 12:00 pm include:
• Rancho El Eden, State of Mexico
• Valley of Saltillo, Coahuila
• Tres Regalos Quintana Roo
• Tamaulipas B Team

At 4 pm events will feature:
• Rancho La Biznaga the State of Mexico
• Queretaro Pitayo-Jaralito
• Jalisco State
• National Champion Camotlán Bridge from Don Roberto Tequila Nayarit

The 7:30 pm activities will feature:
• Tamaulipas A
• Dorados Oaxtepec Morelos
• La Palapa's General Jalisco
• Villa Oro Mexico City

Sunday February 3rd

The finals will take place with fourth to sixth place occurring at 12 pm and the top 3 teams competing at 4 pm. At 7:30 pm there will be an equestrian show by Ezequiel "Cheque" Peña.

In regard to social events, on Thursday there will be a festival at the Malecón Arches and on Friday the traditional Maleconeada. There will also be a car raffle held at the Arena.