Day 2 - Sunrise at Hotel in Chihuahua - Chepe Regional Tourist - Creel
QM - Transfer from your hotel in Chihuahua to the train station
Your transfer to the train station is carefully scheduled to provide you with a smooth and comfortable experience. A driver will pick you up at the hotel approximately one hour before the train's departure time to ensure you arrive at the station with plenty of time.
We recommend being ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the estimated pickup time.
Chepe Regional Tourist Class from Chihuahua to Creel T1*
Chepe Regional in Tourist Class from Chihuahua to Magic Town Creel T1
Arrival and transfer provided by the hotel at Creel
Upon arrival at the train station in Creel, your hotel transfer service will be ready to welcome you. The staff from the hotel where you’ll be staying will meet you directly at the station, making your arrival smooth and ensuring a comfortable experience from the very beginning.
To help everything go smoothly, we recommend keeping your hotel information —such as the name and address— handy, and watching for signs or identification from the staff who will be waiting for you. If you have any questions or experience a delay, you can contact the hotel directly or reach out to the Hoteleus team, who will be available to assist you.
We are committed to being with you every step of the way to make your journey through the Copper Canyon peaceful, safe, and truly memorable.
Free Day at Creel
Secret information: upon booking this itinerary the Travel Designer reveals additional information with tips.
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 ****
Secret information: upon booking this itinerary the Travel Designer reveals additional information with tips.
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.
Summary
The Copper Canyon, also known as Barrancas del Cobre or Copper Canyon, is a system of canyons located in the Sierra Madre region in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. This impressive landscape is even larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon in the United States, offering spectacular views and a unique experience for travelers.
Traveling to the Copper Canyon is an unforgettable adventure. One of the most exciting and picturesque ways to explore the region is through the "Chepe," the Chihuahua al Pacífico train. This train travels a route that winds through the canyons, providing travelers with a unique and breathtaking perspective of the landscape.
The train offers stunning views of deep canyons, forest-covered mountains, winding rivers, and small indigenous communities that inhabit the area. During the journey, passengers can marvel at the diversity of flora and fauna, as well as the rich culture of the local communities. In addition to the train, there are opportunities for hiking or biking excursions, exploring the Tarahumara villages that populate the region, and enjoying outdoor activities such as ziplining and hiking.
The Copper Canyon not only offers impressive landscapes but also the opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich culture and traditions of the indigenous communities that have called this region home for centuries. In summary, traveling to the Copper Canyon is an incredible experience that combines natural grandeur with the excitement of a panoramic train journey. It is a perfect destination for those seeking adventure, scenic beauty, and the opportunity to explore a special corner of Mexico.
Hotel Picks
Day 1
- Accommodation: Hotel Chihuahua San Francisco ****
Day 2
- Accommodation Option: Quinta Misión ****
- Accommodation Option: The Lodge At Creel ****
Day 3
- Hotel Mirador (Full board) *****
Day 4
- Accommodation at Hotel Misión Cerocahui (Full Board).
Day 5
- Lodging at Hotel Posada del Hidalgo at El Fuerte ****
Day 6
- Lodging at Hotel Posada del Hidalgo at El Fuerte ****
Price include
Day: 1
- QM - Transfer from Chihuahua Airport to your hotel in Chihuahua*
- Free day in Chihuahua
Day: 2
- QM - Transfer from your hotel in Chihuahua to the train station
- Chepe Regional Tourist Class from Chihuahua to Creel T1*
- Arrival and transfer provided by the hotel at Creel
- Free Day at Creel
Day: 3
- Breakfast at Quinta Mision Hotel* (Según hospedaje)
- Breakfast at The Lodge at Creel Hotel & Spa* (Según hospedaje)
- Transfer in/Out from Creel train station provided by your hotel at Creel
- Chepe Express One-Way tourist Class: Creel-Divisadero T1
- Transfer from Divisadero train station to lodging in Posada Barrancas
- Meal included at Hotel Mirador* (Según hospedaje)
- Tarahumara walk around the Mirador Hotel
- Dinner included at the Mirador Hotel* (Según hospedaje)
Day: 4
- Breakfast at Mirador Hotel* (Según hospedaje)
- Tour to Copper Canyon Adventure Park and Divisadero
- Transfer from Posada Barrancas to Bahuichivo
- Vineyard and Jesuit Mission in Cerocahui Tour with wine tasting
Day: 5
- Breakfast at Mision Cerocahui Hotel* (Según hospedaje)
- Transfer Hotel Mision to train station Bahuichivo
- Chepe Express Turista One Way: Bahuichivo - El Fuerte
- Transfer from the train station to the hotel in El Fuerte
Day: 6
- Breakfast at Posada del Hidalgo Hotel* (Según hospedaje)
- Historical Walk in El Fuerte
Day: 7
- 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: Divisadero, MéxicoE: Cerocahui, MéxicoF: Bahuichivo, MéxicoG: El Fuerte, México
Maps are automatically generated and provide an indicative, yet inaccurate, representation of the route.
