Did Native American tribes ever encounter Mayan or other South American civilisations before white settlers arrived?

by 3crownking

I'm curious as to if there are any recorder encounters between the two before white settlers arrived?

jschooltiger

So with the obvious caveat that the Maya and other South American "civilizations" were comprised of Native Americans, yes, there was trade and contact across the Americas before European contact. This section of our FAQ on Pre-Columbian Trade and Contact may help answer your question.