When talking about a nation with a rich history and great traditions, look no further than Mexico. This country is rich with ancient lore and stories that the people of Mexico have passed down for generations and they have a great pride in these factors. Because of this national pride, you tend to see a great deal of tattoos that revolve around the pride and history of Mexico. With the history of this country there are a plethora of symbols and images that are great for tattoos as you can imagine.

Mexican tattoos have long been a way to show your sense of pride for your home country. Whether you have moved to another country or still reside within the boarders of Mexico, a tattoo of one of the many images that represent the traditions of Mexico is a great way to show how proud you are.

In this post we will be discussing the history of Mexican tattoos and the symbolism behind these different symbols that are popular choices for tattoos. As you can imagine, there are many variations of Mexican tattoos. Because of this, we will talk about some of these, so you can have some ideas for your next Mexican tattoo.

About Mexican Tattoos

Tattooing in Mexico is an ancient and sacred practice. The early tribes of Mexico have been tattooing their bodies for centuries. During the Spanish invasion in 1519, the Spaniards were quoted as saying the indigenous people of Mexico (the Aztecs at the time) were hostile people that were resisting the expeditions and were “strange idolatrous people who wear body tattoos and practice human sacrifice”. It might have been strange to the Spaniards, but the Aztecs were a fascinating people with a rich history that should be celebrated.

The Spaniards all but destroyed any sense of culture for the Aztecs. Tattooing was a something most of the Aztecs partook in and was wiped from their culture and history. The native population had no idea as the Spaniards burned most books and destroyed hieroglyphic writing, temples, sculptures and native temples.