In Photos: Gauchos (Cowboys) In Action Today I learn a new word which – gauchos. In the U.S.A. people call them cowboys but in Latin Americas they are called ‘gauchos’. These gauchos from all over Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil visit Montevideo to participate in the Criolla Week to win the best rider award. (Please click here for the images) Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...