Haciendas originated during the Reconquista of Andalusia in Spain. The sudden acquisition of conquered land allowed kings to … See more

In South America, the hacienda remained after the collapse of the colonial system in the early 19th century when nations gained independence. In … See more

In the present era, the Ministerio de Hacienda is the government department in Spain that deals with finance and taxation, as in Mexico See more

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In Spanish America, the owner of an hacienda was called the hacendado or patrón. Most owners of large and profitable haciendas preferred to live in Spanish cities, often near … See more

Philippines
In the Philippines, the hacienda system and lifestyles were influenced by the Spanish colonisation that … See more

• Hacienda Cocoyoc (Mexico)
• Hacienda Demiñho (Mexico)
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