Central America and Mexico share many cultural similarities. Spanish is the dominant language, though indigenous languages are still spoken. Traditional foods center around corn and beans, with influences from indigenous groups and Spanish colonizers. Family is very important culturally, though structure varies between nuclear families in urban areas and extended families in rural settings. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion across the region.

1. Central America and Mexico A Cultural Overview Emilie, Clare, Jill and Owais