Languages of the Tribal Peoples
Languages of the San Quintin valley
The San Quintin valley lies between the Sierra Madre mountain range and the Pacific Ocean some 70 miles south of Ensenada. It stretches some 60 miles long and 40 miles wide. This valley produces the most tomatoes in North America. Strawberries, raspberries, and vegetables of all varieties are also grown in large fields.
Migel - Triqui Translator
Young men and women and families arrive in the rancher owned school buses from southern states of Mexico to work. Many of these people speak their native languages as primary language. The largest language groups are the Mixtec, Zapoteco, and Triqui peoples. There are an estimated 60 different dialects of these major language groups spoken in the valley during harvesting season.
Local radio stations feature programs spoken in various dialects. Bible translator groups work in the valley bringing God’s word to these people groups that could not easily be reached in their own villages.
