On our 3-Day Tour around Creel and the Copper Canyon, we'll travel through breathtaking scenery aboard the Chepe Express. Join us on our unforgettable adventure through the Sierra Tarahumara!
Chepe Express 3 Day Tour: Creel & Copper Canyon
Day 1: Chihuahua - Creel
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Chihuahua and head towards Creel. On the way we'll visit the Mennonite community of Cuauhtémoc, a religious group originally from Switzerland. Here, we'll have a typical lunch.
After we've had something to eat, we'll visit Lake Arareco, Los Hongos and Ranas Valley, the old Jesuit mission of San Ignacio and a cave inhabited by the Tarahumara Indigenous people. We'll then arrive in Creel, where you'll get some rest. Goodnight!
Day 2: Creel - Divisadero
Good morning! We'll head to the Creel train station and hop aboard the famous Chepe Express to head to Divisadero. During the journey, we'll look out at breathtaking views of the Sierra Tarahumara, which is full of legends and history. When we reach our destination, we'll head to the hotel to rest a little and have a delicious traditional lunch.
In the afternoon, if you wish, you can head to the Copper Canyon Adventure Park to admire the beauty of this 20-million-year-old gorge. You'll be able to pause at some of its viewpoints so you can take photos of the panoramic views. You can also cross a suspension bridge and stroll through the pine forests, which are full of cuckoos, quails and hawks.
We'll have dinner at the Divisadero hotel in the evening while taking in the incredible views.
Day 3: Divisadero - Chihuahua
Rise and shine! We'll have breakfast accompanied by the amazing views around us, after which you'll have some free time for if you'd like to go hiking in the area around the Copper Canyon. It'll then be time to return to your hotel Chihuahua, where we'll arrive at 5:30 pm.
Accommodation Info
This tour includes 2 nights' accommodation in the following hotels:
- Creel (1st night): The Lodge at Creel Hotel & Spa (3 stars) or similar.
- Divisadero (2nd night): Hotel Divisadero Barrancas (4 stars) or similar.
Additional Info
If 2 adults and 1 child are staying in the same room, you cannot book 2 adults in a triple room plus 1 child, you'll need to book 2 adults in a double room plus 1 child.
Similarly, if 1 adult and 1 child are staying in the same room, you cannot book 1 adult in a double room plus 1 child, you'll need to book 1 adult in a single room plus 1 child.
Please note that you can only make 1 reservation per room type. For example, you can't book a single room and a double room at the same time.
Itinerary Adjustments
The Mennonite community of Cuauhtémoc is closed on Sundays. If the tour coincides with this date, we'll substitute this visit with lunch at a Mennonite restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that train tickets for this activity are non-refundable and cannot be changed. However, you can cancel the rest of the activity for free up to 48 hours before the tour begins.
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