The term Central American Primate can be broken down into two crossword solutions: MAYAN (5 letters) and MAYA (4 letters). The Maya are an indigenous people of Central America, living in the region that is now known as Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and parts of Mexico. They are best known for their sophisticated culture, which included a written language, mathematics, and astronomy. The Maya are also known for their art, architecture, and religious beliefs.