The Mixe, who may call their language and identity Ayuujk, live mainly in the Sierra Norte and other parts of Oaxaca. Their communities are part of Oaxaca’s remarkable Indigenous and linguistic diversity.

For people studying Mexico, the Mixe are important because they show how Indigenous identity is often tied to a specific mountain region, local governance, language, and communal traditions. Learning about the Mixe also reinforces why Oaxaca is central to understanding Mexico’s pluricultural identity.