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Creel, Mexico
Creel is a town of 5,026 people in Chihuahua, Mexico, founded in May 26, 1907.
Why visit Creel
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 19 places to eat, 30 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Creel
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About Creel
Creel (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkɾil]) is a town in the Sierra Tarahumara (part of the Sierra Madre Occidental) of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is the second-largest town (after San Juanito) in the municipality of Bocoyna. It is located some 175 kilometres (109 mi) to the southwest of the state capital, Chihuahua City. At the census of 2010, it had a population of 5,026, down from 5,338 as of 2005.
From the Wikipedia article Creel, Chihuahua (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Creel on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
stairs to the vewpointat the top of the rock
Monument and historic site · 2.2 km
Restaurants and cafes19
La Cabaña
Restaurant · Mexican
115-B Francisco Villa
Mo-Su 07:30-22:00
Simple Bistro
Restaurant · Pancake, Coffee Shop
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay30
Hotel Cascada inn
Motel and hotel
The Hotel Cascada Inn is located in downtown Creel, just a few steps from main square. It has Tours services to the local attractions,...
49 Adolfo López Mateos, creel
18 more on the map.
History
Creel was founded with the name 'Estación Creel' on May 26, 1907, as a railroad depot on the Chihuahua–Pacific line. It was named after Enrique Creel, governor of Chihuahua state at the time. He was the son of Reuben W. Creel, American delegate in Chihuahua. Creel was founded as a planned agricultural settlement that was intended to have a small number of Mexicans who were supposed to spread their culture onto the Rarámuri, who were supposed to be the majority of the population. It was supposed to have 25 Mexican and 75 Rarámuri families, but in its early years had only about 30 Rarámuri families although the right number of Mexicans.
For many years before its completion the Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico line ended at Creel.
From the History section of Creel, Chihuahua on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare3
Map of Creel
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Bocoyna 11 km northeast, about 11 min by car
- Sisoguichi 14 km east, about 14 min by car
- San Juanito 25 km north, about 25 min by car
- Maguarichi 37 km west, about 37 min by car
- San Rafael 39 km southwest, about 39 min by car
- Samachique 51 km south, about 51 min by car
- Uruachi 59 km west, about 59 min by car
- Carichí 60 km east, about 1 h by car
- Cajurichi 63 km northwest, about 1 h by car
- Cerocahui 65 km southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stella nombre Creel, Chihuahua, MikSed, CC BY 4.0
- Creel, Chihuahua wikivoyage banner, MikSed, CC BY 4.0
- Chepe Creel, Robert FERREOL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Copper Canyon railroad, Creel, Mexico - panoramio, David Broad, CC BY 3.0
- Torre y letras de Creel a la entrada del pueblo, Isaacvp, CC0
- Chihuahua al Pacific Railway (55282629714), David Stanley, CC BY 4.0
- Guardián Rarámuri, Damita04, CC0
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