La diversidad sociocultural del pueblo maya incluye 22 comunidades lingüísticas entre ellas C.L Achi, C.L. Akateka, C.L. Awakateka, C.L. Chalchiteka, C.L. Ch’orti’, C.L. Chuj, C.L. Itza’, C.L. Ixil, C.L. Jakalteka/Popti’, C.L. Kaqchikel, C.L. K’iche’, C.L. Mam, C.L. Mopan, C.L. Poqomam, C.L. Poqomchi’, C.L. Q’anjob’al, C.L. Q’eqchi’, C.L. Sakapulteka, C.L. Sipakapense, C.L. Tektiteka, C.L. Tz’utujil y C.L. Uspanteka