A Mexican cowboy is called vaquero or charro and they are the original cowboys. The American settlers learned how to herd cattle from Mexican immigrants
A Hawaiian cowboy is called a paniolo. The term originated from the word “Español,” as Spanish-speaking vaqueros from Mexico were brought to Hawaii in the 19th century to teach cattle ranching skills. Paniolo culture is still a big thing on the Big Island.
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u/Justeff83 3d ago
A Mexican cowboy is called vaquero or charro and they are the original cowboys. The American settlers learned how to herd cattle from Mexican immigrants