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Culture and Traditions
Destinations
Adventure and Nature
Magical Towns
Information
MICE tourism
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TARAHUMARA SIERRA
It is the main visitor center for the Copper Canyon.
It is located in the middle of the Tarahumara Sierra, amidst enormous rock formations, forests, and waterfalls, 257 km from the city of Chihuahua, the capital of the state.
Its surroundings are a delight for adventure and nature lovers.
There is a wide variety of handicrafts made by the Tarahumara people, such as various basketry objects, wool textiles, and carved wooden figures. You can find these crafts in the Main Square and the Crafts Museum in Creel.
One of the most attractive ways to reach this Magical Town is through El Chepe, a railway that covers a distance of approximately 700 km between Los Mochis and Chihuahua. Throughout the journey, you can enjoy unparalleled landscapes.
Since it is located in a mountainous area, temperatures tend to be low. During the summer, the average temperatures are around 17ºC, while in winter they can drop to -5ºC or even lower.
It is located 258 km (3.5 hours) from Chihuahua and 397 km (10.5 hours) from Los Mochis.
Creel
What to See in Creel
Tourist Attractions in Creel
Plaza de Armas (Main Plaza)
One of Creel's distinctive features is its tree-lined Main Square and its immediate surroundings. In the center, there is a simple kiosk and a monument to Enrique Creel.
Church of Cristo Rey
It is located right in front of the Main Square and is built in the neo-Gothic style.
Temple of Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
It is attached to the Church of Cristo Rey and was built in the 20th century.
House and Crafts Museum
This is another building that borders the Main Square. It used to be the old train station and now houses an important collection of Tarahumara handicrafts, offering a glimpse into the worldview of this group.
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Natural Viewpoint
Towards the west of the town, there is a natural viewpoint on top of a hill with a Monument to Cristo Rey, an eight-meter-tall statue of Jesus Christ with open arms, which has become the emblem of Creel.
What to Do in Creel
Choose your Adventure in Chihuahua
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN CREEL
Explore the Bisabírachi Valley or Valley of the Monks
Explore San Ignacio Arareko
Visit Recowata
Visit a Rarámuri Community
San Ignacio Arareko, eight kilometers from Creel, is a Rarámuri community surrounded by forests and geological formations. It has an 18th-century Jesuit mission and a museum exhibiting 45 sacred art paintings.
Be amazed by the nearby natural wonders
Creel is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes with rock formations such as the Valley of the Mushrooms, Valley of the Frogs, and Valley of the Monks, featuring imposing vertical cliffs reaching up to 50 meters high—ideal for climbing. These areas are connected by trails for hiking or mountain biking. Nearby, there is Lake Arareko with crystal-clear waters, where you can rent cabins and boats for lake excursions, camping, and forest walks.
Enjoy hot springs
Located 15 km south of Creel, you will find the Recowata hot springs, which maintain a pleasant temperature of 35ºC year-round. To get there, you have to walk along a path that descends the Tararecua Canyon, where you can admire the beautiful landscape, including the Rukíraso Waterfalls, which drop 30 meters into the Tararecua Canyon.
Explore a 17th-century mission
Cusárare, located 20 kilometers from Creel, is home to a 17th-century mission and a waterfall considered one of the most beautiful in the Sierra Tarahumara.
Enjoy the Copper Canyon
Divisadero, located 50 kilometers away, is an excellent observation point for the Urique's Copper Canyon. It is accompanied by an Adventure Park, where you can find a cable car, a hotel, and trails.
Experience excitement in a unique ecotourism park in the world
You can also visit the Barrancas del Cobre Adventure Park, offering various adventures such as a cable car, via ferrata, zip-lining, and more.
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