The Mazatec people are an indigenous group primarily located in the Sierra Mazateca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. They speak the Mazatec language, which is part of the Oto-Manguean language family. Traditionally, they engage in agriculture, cultivating crops like corn, beans, and coffee, and have a rich cultural heritage that includes unique music and dance. The Mazatec community is known for its spiritual practices, which often involve the use of psychoactive mushrooms in religious ceremonies. These rituals are integral to their identity and are believed to facilitate communication with the spiritual world. The Mazatec people maintain a strong connection to their land and traditions.