Latino culture

Latino culture encompasses the traditions, values, arts, and social practices shared among people of Latin American descent.

It typically emphasizes family bonds, Catholic or syncretic religious traditions, Spanish or Portuguese language, and distinctive music, food, and celebrations.

The term covers enormous diversity—Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Brazilian communities differ significantly from one another.

In the U.S., Latino culture often refers specifically to the hybrid identity formed by Latin American immigrants and their descendants: The neighborhood's Latino culture shows in its murals, music, and family-owned restaurants.