Native languages

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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