Were the Maya Native Americans? | Hidden History of the Americas Many people believe Native Americans only lived in the United States. But long before Europeans arrived, the Maya lived across Mexico, Guatemala, and Central America. The Maya were a Native American civilization of Mesoamerica, not a North American tribe. Their culture, science, and history still live on today. So who do we really mean when we say “Native American”? #Maya #NativeAmerican #Mesoamerica #AncientCivilization #HiddenHis