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Creel was established as a railroad station in 1907, this village has a population of approximately 6500 people, it served as commercial center for a large but remote area. Forest and tourism are important activities. At more than 7,700 feet (2836m), Creel is the center of the tarahumara homeland.

Creel was named after Enrique C. Creel, a distinguished mexican businessman diplomat, and a public officer, served as governor of Chihuahua during a periods 1904-06 and 1907-11, as Mexico´s minister of foreign relations, as Mexico´s ambassador in Washington, D.C. and vice president of the Kansas city Mexico and orient rail road. He was responsible for the western construction of Chihuahua´s city railroad.

Creel & nearby attractions

Creel is a charming small town with beautiful cool weather located southwest of Chihuahua and it's surrounded by forest, rock formations, rock valleys, lakes, waterfalls(Basaseachi, the largest in America), and of course the world famous Copper Canyon.

Home for centuries to the Tarahumara Indians, Copper Canyon is an outstanding opportunity for the study of ancient cultures

Tarahumara women are excellent basket weavers and display and sell their handicraft at most of the train stops and hotels. Their dress is very colorful and lends to the atmosphere of this beautiful place.

Dissecting this majestic wonder of nature is the Chihuahua - Pacific Railroad. A perfect way to travel the canyons and take in the breathtaking scenery in total comfort.

On your way to the rim you'll be treated to colorful mountain vistas, bridges, tunnels, rivers and quaint Mexican villages. Surely one of the most memorable train rides of your life.