Vintage Mexico travel poster, Mexican Senorita in a blue scarf – Alfonso X Peña
This is a listing for a reproduction print of a vintage Mexico travel poster. The image was painted by the Mexican artist Alfonso X. Peña and the poster was published an produced by the Asociación Mexicana De Turismo, the Mexican Tourist Board. Within Peña’s captivating artwork, the bold and striking travel poster offers a sense of serenity that envelops the viewer.
As we study the contemplative young señorita, it becomes evident that she is casting a sideways glance back in our direction. The chica has found respite from the hot sun in the cool shade offered by a magnificent, sprawling tree. The señorita is dressed in traditional Mexican garments of her culture. Her long braided hair is covered by a long blue head scarf that falls over her shoulders and down her back.
The young lady cradles a large bouquet of flowers close to her heart. The exquisite array of flowers is native to Mexico and includes pure white lilies that symbolise purity and virtue, alongside soft pink orchids that convey love and grace. Intertwined with these blooms are the fiery orange and yellow hues of Mexican Marigolds, an emblem of the vibrant culture and traditions of Mexico.
As our gaze moves to the señorita’s right hand side, we are drawn into the intricate beauty of her surroundings. The cobblestone streets wind through the town, flanked by immaculate white-walled buildings adorned with the quintessential red-tiled roofs of Mexican architecture. These charming streetscapes exude the timeless charm of a tranquil Mexican pueblo.
The artwork masterfully extends our vision into the horizon, where the town’s boundaries meld with the breathtaking panorama of snow-capped mountain peaks. These majestic mountains rise with an air of silent grandeur, their summits reaching skyward almost indistinguishably from the cottony cumulus clouds that hang lazily in the vast expanse of the light blue sky.
Pena’s wonderful artwork captures not just a moment but an entire narrative—an expression of the deep connection between the people of Mexico and the magnificent landscapes that have shaped their culture and heritage for generations. It is a testament to the enduring beauty of tradition, nature, and the timeless allure of Mexico itself.
Other vintage Mexico travel posters:
While the vintage Mexico travel poster featured in this listing is without doubt one our favourites, it is just one of many such treasures in our Worldwide Travel Mexico collection. Currently, we include more than a dozen remarkable posters from the Mexican Republic. And, we are adding new ones all the time. These posters beautifully capture the enchantment of Mexico, from its breathtaking landscapes to its rich culture and history. We’re thrilled to present half a dozen more that we also love, each possessing its own unique charm,
Our first choice would probably be the Mexico Go Greyhound poster. Designed and produced for North America’s Greyhound Lines intercity bus service The brightly coloured image depicts a wonderful artist rendering of the Mesoamerican step-pyramid Temple of Kukulcán that dominates the North Platform of Chichen Itza. The poster also includes a close-up of Kukulcán, the famous stone sculpture of a feathered serpent that snakes its way down the west face of the northern stairway on the 79 feet high pyramid known as El Castillo. Both elements form part of the impressive ruins of Chichén Itzá, a dazzling ancient city that once centered the Maya empire in Central America.
Chichen Itza’s worldwide notoriety, and historical, cultural, and natural significance ensure that the sacred city is one of the most popular features of many Mexico travel posters. The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and is one of the most visited archeological sites in Mexico with around 2.6 million tourists visiting each year. So, we make no apologies for including another one on our list.
Our second choice would be a wonderfully illustrated Air France Mexico poster created by the French artist Serge Proust in the 1950s. It was originally produced and published by airline company to promote direct air flights between Paris and Mexico. In this one, Prout offers us a different view of Kukulcán and his stone Temple in the arid desert sparsely sprinkled with cacti and agave plants. It also features a traditionally dressed Mexican sitting a modern Constellation airplane flying over the ancient city.
Continuing with the Aztec culture, our next poster features the Mexica sun stone and several Aztec gods crafted in a typically Mexican art style. The large stone artifact, also known as the Aztec Calendar Stone and , often described as the pride of Indian culture, is a large stone artifact created by the Aztecs. It features intricate carvings and a central image of the sun god Tonatiuh. The carvings represent aspects of Aztec cosmology, religion, and history, including the 20 days of the Aztec month and the four eras of creation and destruction. It’s a significant symbol of Aztec culture.
The Aztecs aren’t the only indigenous peoples to feature in vintage Mexico travel posters. Our next choice features the Zapotec people of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. The beautiful Oaxaca travel poster from the last century that was painted by Mexican painter and illustrator Miguel Covarrubias. It depicts three Mexicans regailed in traditional costume and crowned with feathered headdresses that are so large, they defy gravity. The men leap, twirl and shake rattles as they perform their captivating rendition of the traditional folk dance Danza de la Pluma or Dance of the Feather in front of local villagers and children.
To continue with the dancing theme, we’ve incorporated a 1930s Veracruz Mexico Travel Poster. This delightful artwork, crafted by an anonymous artist, showcases a captivating scene of a flamenco-dancing senorita gracefully moving under the light of a blue moon and the shimmering nighttime stars. While it might appear that the woman is the central focus of the illustration, she is eclipsed by the striking array of native flowers that take center stage. The composition is adorned with an assortment of large, indigenous blooms, including palm leaves, roses, lilies, and marigolds, which together create a vibrant, vivid, and utterly captivating visual spectacle.
With so many fabulous Mexico travel posters to choose from and only one places left, it’s been a difficult decision but we’ve opted to feature a great Air France Mexique poster created for Air France. The poster was created by the French artist Guy Georget but carry’s all the hallmarks of Mexican art. In the brightly coloured print we are treated to the sight of a Mexican musician busking some tunes in the shade of a towering palm tree. We don’t think he’s going to get many tips though, not sitting that far away from town!
These vintage Mexico travel posters not only serve as beautiful decor but also transport you to the enchanting destinations they depict. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or simply dreaming of your next adventure, these posters are a window to the captivating beauty of Mexico’s diverse landscapes and culture.
