What where the native American that lived in new Spain?

In New Spain, which encompassed parts of present-day Mexico and the southwestern United States, several Native American groups lived, including the Aztecs, Mixtecs, and Zapotecs. The Aztecs, known for their advanced civilization and capital city of Tenochtitlán, were the most prominent. Other tribes, such as the Pueblo peoples and various nomadic groups, inhabited the northern regions. These diverse cultures had rich traditions and complex social structures before and during Spanish colonization.