General
Information:
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
-l 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.
