Who were the first people to settle in mexico?

The first people to settle in Mexico are known as the Olmec civilization. The Olmec civilization flourished in the southern part of Mexico, in the states of Veracruz and Tabasco, from around 1500 BCE to 400 BCE. They are considered one of the earliest major civilizations in Mesoamerica and are noted for their advanced art, architecture, and engineering skills. The Olmecs were also skilled in metallurgy and are believed to have produced the earliest known gold and jade artifacts in the Americas.