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Join Curiosidades Culturales, a New El Patio Conversation Course!

Join El Patio teacher Patricio for a captivating introduction to Latin American culture - from food to artists and much more!

Our List of Must See Mexican Movies!

Mexico has a booming movie scene and has produced arguably some of the best cinematic pieces not only in the spanish-speaking community, but world-wide! Mexico is home to "The Three Amigos", consisting of three giants in the world of movie directors: Alejandro González Iñárritu, Guillermo del Toro, and Alfonso Cuarón, all of whom have produced critically acclaimed work both in their home country and Hollywood. Read on to find out which of their movies have made our list!

Iconic Design in the Spanish Speaking World

Design in the Spanish-speaking world has a rich and interconnected history. Each country's urban life is impacted and influenced greatly by the structure of their cities and buildings. If you're interested in all things architecture and urban planning, this one is for you! From ancient histories to master plans and changing urban landscapes, read on to find out more about some of the most impactful spaces within Spain and Latin America.

Artists Behind the Aulas - Frida Kahlo

You may have noticed that our classrooms (aulas) have interesting names in our Northcote centre! We named these classrooms in honour of our favourite hispanic artists - Miró, Kahlo, Almodóvar and Cruz.

But who are these people? And what does their art mean to us? Let's dive into perhaps the most enigmatic and iconic of the bunch - Frida Kahlo.

Tick-Tock Tales: Franco's Time Warp and Spain's Serenos

Ever wondered why Spaniards have dinner so late? With daylight savings recently wreaking havoc on our clocks, we thought we'd share a few interesting tidbits from the history of time-keeping in Spain.

Find out what makes Spaniards tick!

Latin America's flags: A crash course!

Many of Latin America's Independence Day celebrations have either just happened, or are fast approaching. An ever-present site during these occasions, and a source of great pride for Latin Americans wherever they may be, are of course the national flags of the region. Take a deep dive into the meaning behind Latin America's many national flags with El Patio's crash course! Soak in the history and symbolism, appreciate the beautiful designs, and get prepared for your trip to Latin America!

New Year's traditions in the Hispanic world!

Feliz Año Nuevo, or Happy New Year! 2024 has well and truly arrived, and the Hispanic world said farewell to last year with some amazing traditions and celebrations! To get on their level, have a read about five fascinating New Year's traditions from the Spanish-speaking world!

Coolest Hispanic Neighbourhoods of 2024: As Seen in TimeOut's "The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world"

TimeOut has just released its list of the top 40 coolest neighbourhoods around the world, and 4 of them can be found in el mundo hispanohablante (Spanish speaking world)! Read on to find out which ones!

Travel Tips for Latin America: How to Get the Most Out of Your Trip and Travel Stress Free!

Heading to Latin America soon? Take a look at our tips to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible!

Tapas and Pintxos - what's it all about?

Despite all the delicious food on offer in the regions of Spain, one style of dish has become synonymous with the country: tapas. Their fame is perhaps only matched by pintxos, its Basque cousin. Read on for a history of these iconic delicacies, and some of the best recipes you can try at home - or in one of our upcoming Tapas and Pintxos Workshops!

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