Mexico is home to numerous indigenous languages, with Nahuatl being the most widely spoken. Other prominent languages include Maya, Tzeltal, Mixteco, Zapotec, and Otomí.
Nahuatl:
Spoken by over 1.7 million people, Nahuatl is found throughout Mexico, with the largest concentrations in Puebla, Veracruz, Hidalgo, Guerrero, and San Luis Potosí.
Maya:
Primarily spoken in the Yucatán Peninsula, Maya is the second most spoken indigenous language in Mexico, with about three-quarters of a million speakers.
Tzeltal and Tzotzil:
Both languages are indigenous to Chiapas and are among the top four most spoken languages, with Tzeltal and Tzotzil speakers in Chiapas and Quintana Roo.
Mixteco:
A significant language spoken in Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mixteco is the fifth most spoken language in Mexico.
Zapotec:
Primarily spoken in Oaxaca, Zapotec is another prominent indigenous language in Mexico.
Otomí:
Spoken across many eastern states, Otomí is particularly prevalent in the states of México and Hidalgo.
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