Creel, Chihuahua

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Creel is a Mexican town in the Sierra Tarahumara. It is the second-largest town (after San Juanito) in the municipality of Bocoyna, Chihuahua. It is located some 175 kilometers to the southwest of the capital city of Chihuahua. At the census of 2005 it had a population of 5,338 inhabitants.

Near Creel is Divisadero, perhaps the best-known overlook of the "Three Canyons" area of the Copper Canyon, as well as Basaseachic Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Mexico. Creel was historically a logging town, although tourism has become the primary job source over the last 20 years. There are many hotels, restaurants and a number of tours down into the canyons and throughout the surrounding area.

[edit] Transport

The Chihuahua al Pacífico (Chepe) railroad runs from the city of Chihuahua to Los Mochis with four passenger trains arriving daily - two from each direction. There is also bus service to Chihuahua, as well as regular service down to the small town of Batopilas, a trip that takes about 5 hours each way.