The Maya are one of the best-known Indigenous peoples of Mexico, with many communities in the Yucatan Peninsula, especially Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo, as well as in Chiapas and neighboring regions. Yucatec Maya is widely spoken in the peninsula and is one of the most important Indigenous languages in Mexico today.

The Maya built one of the great civilizations of Mesoamerica, known for achievements in architecture, mathematics, astronomy, writing, and city-building. For citizenship learners and curious expats, it is important to remember that Maya culture is not only ancient history: Maya peoples, languages, traditions, and communities continue to shape southeastern Mexico today.