Overview
Creel is a small city of 4,400 people serving as the main tourism hub for the Copper Canyon area. Tourism is the primary industry, with many hotels, restaurants, and tour operators catering to visitors exploring the Sierra Tarahumara.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Margarita's backpacker hotel from M$500/night with meals. The Lodge at Creel from M$2400. Budget options available throughout town.
Activities
Mountain biking M$200/day, horseback riding, and hiking are popular. Basaseachic Falls is a 3-hour drive; Cusarare Falls is 6km south.
Culture
Gateway to Tarahumara (Rarámuri) indigenous communities. Mission store supports local schools and medical clinics.
Transport
Located 175 km southwest of Chihuahua City; buses are the main public transport option. The town serves as a hub for exploring Copper Canyon.
Weather
Cool climate year-round with cold nights October-April. Frost common mornings, but daytime temperatures comfortable. Rare snow.
