Salma Hayek

My grandmother was energetic and fearless - a talented poet and songwriter. She was also interested in chemistry and history and medicine, taking care of the people in her hacienda in Mexico, delivering babies. She could have become anything, but this was the 1930s, and she was forced into an arranged marriage.

Mexican Actress

Luis Alberto Urrea

My dad looked like Errol Flynn, and I think my mom thought she was moving into a hacienda, but they lived on a dirt street in Tijuana, a house jammed with relatives, nobody speaking English. She didn't know a word of Spanish. She grew up well and was appalled and humiliated, terrified of anyone ethnic.

Mexican Poet

F. Sionil Jose

It was in the sugar hacienda in Negros, Panay and in Central Luzon where I saw the injustices heaped upon the sugar workers, particularly the sacadas, or seasonal workers.

Filipino Writer

Marcos Maidana

My father was a caretaker of a hacienda. It was a huge place with a lot of animals. I was actually born there, not at a hospital but at the hacienda.

Tom DeLonge

I will eat anything Mexican - a sombrero, hacienda... anything. They've perfected the combo of bread items and the grill.

American Musician

Remember, 'hacienda' originated in Spain so it carries a historical and cultural richness.

Spanish Origin

'Hacienda' implies a large property, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's luxurious or modern.

Not Always Luxurious

Haciendas are often cultural symbols, representing the rural traditions and histories of regions.

Cultural Importance

'Hacienda' as a home is usually spacious, with room for extended family gatherings or events.

Large Home

Haciendas may exhibit distinctive architectural styles, such as Spanish colonial or Mexican baroque.

Architectural Style

The main building of a hacienda is often the center for operations and social life.

Central Structure

The grandeur of a hacienda's main building can reflect the owner's social and economic status.

Reflects Status

 what's called the hacienda nápoles now it's a ruin but this was once the fortress and personal playground of one of the world's most famous criminals

Pablo Escobar's Hippos PIPE...

 "OK," he said. "Hey, this is a pretty nice hacienda." Thank you.