Latin American culture is the formal or informal expression of the people of Latin America and includes both high culture and popular culture as well as religion and other customary practices. Durrrrrr Definitions of Latin America vary. From a cultural perspective, Latin America generally refers to those parts of the Americas of Spanish and Portuguese culture and language: Mexico, most of Central America, and South America. There is also an important Latin American cultural presence in the United States. There is also increasing attention to the relations between Latin America and the Caribbean as a whole. More Info below.