Day 1 - Chihuahua - Mennonite Fields - Creel

NOTE: Arrival Plane Tickets Must me before 09:00 AM (Starting in Chihuahua)

The tickets must be issued with scheduled arrival times before 09:00 AM

Transfer from Chihuahua to Creel with a visit to the Mennonite Museum - QM*

During the journey, we will enjoy a unique cultural experience by visiting a Mennonite museum. There, you will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about their customs, lifestyle, and history—discovering one of the most fascinating and reserved communities in the country.

Note:
On Sundays and public holidays, due to the religious traditions and customs of the Mennonite community, places such as the Mennonite Museum and other sites are usually closed. For this reason, on those days we offer an alternative tour that includes a panoramic visit to the region's apple orchards and a culinary experience at an authentic Mennonite artisanal pizzeria. It’s a wonderful way to continue enjoying the cultural and culinary richness of the area.

Notice regarding space for children:
We understand how important it is to travel comfortably. If you are traveling with children taller than one meter, we kindly ask you to inform us in advance. This will allow us to allocate the appropriate space on the transportation unit. Otherwise, we may need to make last-minute adjustments and charge an additional fee for the extra seat required, to ensure everyone's comfort during the trip.

Free Day at Creel

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Creel is a charming "Pueblo Mágico" nestled high in the Sierra Madre Occidental, and one of the most iconic destinations along the Chepe train route through the Copper Canyon. Founded in 1907 on what was once a Tarahumara ranch known as Nariachi, this picturesque town offers stunning natural surroundings and a deep connection to the Rarámuri culture.

During your free day, you can walk from your hotel to the town center to explore local handicraft shops, traditional restaurants, and experience the everyday life of this mountain community. If time allows, you may also want to visit nearby attractions such as Cusárare Waterfall, Lake Arareko, or the majestic Basaseachi Waterfall.

Creel is ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding, biking, or ATV tours. If you’d like to enrich your day with an optional activity, we recommend speaking with your travel agent to learn about the available experiences.

Accommodation Option: Quinta Misión ****

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Hotel Quinta Mision has the biggest and most comfortable rooms in Creel. It is a modern hotel that seeks the use of clean energy to provide quality and environmentally friendly services to guests. But at the same time it is sober and welcoming. It has wifi, boardroom, convention center, sports massage services, outdoor barbecue area and a lobby with table games.

Among the hotel's amenities is a gym that will open in 2024.

Accommodation Option: The Lodge At Creel ****

Lodging at the Best Western the Lodge at Creel hotel, the most emblematic of Creel. The hotel offers its visitors a wooden cabin type accommodation with comfortable and quality facilities.

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Summary

The Copper Canyon is made up of a series of canyons that are located between the states of Sinaloa and Chihuahua in Mexico. They are crossed by the route of the famous Chepe train, the only passenger train in Mexico.

What to do in the Copper Canyon? This is one of the most beautiful trips in Mexico for several reasons: the route offers impressive views of the canyons while passing through bridges, rivers, and tunnels; the hotels on the tour are charming, for example, the Hotel Mirador has been awarded for having one of the most beautiful terrace views in the world; the Parque Aventura has the third longest cable car in the world and the longest zip line in the world with 2.5 kilometers long; Finally, the Copper Canyon is home to the Tarahumara culture, which is one of the most interesting on the planet. Your accommodation will be in the best hotels of each season, the most recognized and emblematic nationally in the Copper Canyon. The rooms have two double beds and do not have extra bed services.

It is important that you do not forget to bring your printed train tickets, these will be sent to you by email after making your payment.This tour to the Copper Canyon includes 2 beautiful sections of the Chepe Train in the most important parts of the Journey.

It also has the beautiful Hotel Mirador, the Magic Town of Creel and El Fuerte, among other options.It starts in Chihuahua, where we will pick you up at the Airport to take you to Creel where the trip begins on the Chepe Express Train.It only leaves on Fridays so you have the best views, more sections on the Chepe train and get to know the grandeur of the Copper Canyon in a short 4-day trip!

If you want to know how to pack your luggage for the Copper Canyon or what to eat on the Chepe Train, we leave you the information here.

Hotel Picks

Day 1

Accommodation Option: Quinta Misión ****

Accommodation Option: The Lodge At Creel ****

Day 2

Hotel Mirador (Full board) *****

Day 3

Lodging at Hotel Posada del Hidalgo at El Fuerte ****

Price include

Day: 1

NOTE: Arrival Plane Tickets Must me before 09:00 AM (Starting in Chihuahua)
Transfer from Chihuahua to Creel with a visit to the Mennonite Museum - QM*
Free Day at Creel

Day: 2

Breakfast at Quinta Mision Hotel* (Según hospedaje)
Breakfast at The Lodge at Creel Hotel & Spa* (Según hospedaje)
QM - Surroundings of Creel + Adventure Park + Transfer Creel–Barrancas
Meal included at Hotel Mirador* (Según hospedaje)
Dinner included at the Mirador Hotel* (Según hospedaje)

Day: 3

Breakfast at Mirador Hotel* (Según hospedaje)
Transfer from Hotel Mirador to the train station
Chepe Express One-Way First Class: Divisadero-El Fuerte T1
Transfer from the train station to the hotel in El Fuerte

Day: 4

Breakfast at Posada del Hidalgo Hotel* (Según hospedaje)
Transfer from El Fuerte to Los Mochis Airport

Visited Places and Cities

A: Chihuahua, MéxicoB: Creel, MéxicoC: Barrancas del Cobre, MéxicoD: El Fuerte, MéxicoE: Los Mochis, México

Maps are automatically generated and provide an indicative, yet inaccurate, representation of the route.

Reviews

2021-Jul-20

Review from:

Martin Luis Moguel Bernal

Todo bien, lamentablemente por cuestiones del Chepe y el mal tiempo no pudimos hacer el último tramo y llegar al Fuerte, nos tuvimos que regresar a Chihuahua. El servicio dentro del Chepe fue muy malo, nosotros compramos primera clase y no puede ser posible que solamente nos hayan dado un pan y un café, si eso fue en primera clase, no se que les tocó a clase turista. Uno tenía que estar buscando a los meseros para pedirles el servicio, todo esto después de una demora de varias horas, esta nos dejó sin comer en el tren y cuando llegamos a Divisadero tampoco pudimos comer en el hotel por la hora de llegada, nos dijeron que compensaría la comida con una cena en el fuerte pero ya no llegamos al Fuerte y esta se perdió. Al tener que regresar al Mirador solamente estaba incluido el desayuno pero la cena no, misma que se hubiera compensado con la que se iba a dar en el fuerte, esta cena ahí nos costó 1,500 pesos. Dentro de todo el inconveniente, es importante resaltar el profesionalismo de nuestra asesora de viaje Tere, quien siempre estuve super pendiente de nosotros y nos resolvió todas las situaciones y nos dio solución a tanto inconveniente. Excelente trabajo de Tere.Saludos

2020-Mar-11

Review from:

Bob Davies

Always wanted to see the canyon

2019-Nov-19

Review from:

Arturo Rojas Arce

Es un magnífico viaje. En lo personal si regresaria a Barrancas pero eliminando paradas intermedias pues no tienen nada interesante desde mi particular punto de vista.
La atencion muy buena en todo momento.

2019-Oct-28

Review from:

Maria Magdalena Jaramillo

Excelente y los guías muy amables y con mucho conocimiento de todos los lugares que visitamos muy bonita experiencia que me gustaría repetir y con gusto les recomendaré a todas mis amistades muchas gracias por sus excelentes servicios

2019-Aug-13

Review from:

Manuel Jesus Rodriguez Rabago

Excelentes hoteles y viaje muy satisfactorio

Guided Tours

4 Days Train Chepe Express First Class (Sunday, Wednesday, Friday): Chihuahua-Creel-Copper Canyon-El Fuerte-Los Mochis

Start: Chihuahua, México - End: Los Mochis, México

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Tour designed by:

Eddie

Embark on a breathtaking 4-day journey through Mexico's Copper Canyon aboard the Chepe Express. Experience stunning landscapes, rich Tarahumara culture, and luxurious stays at Hotel Mirador. Perfect for adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts, this trip promises unforgettable memories and awe-inspiring views. Don't miss out on this unique adventure!

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