Top 8 Free Things to do in Copper Canyon, Chihuahua

December 8, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

A gulf four times bigger than the Grand Canyon, this chasm in the Sierra Madres offers outstanding backpacking and eco adventures. Even getting to this gorgeous gorge is a thrill: The dramatic 400-mile train trip through almost 100 tunnels and over 37 bridges is one of the world's most stunning.
Restaurants in Copper Canyon

1. Batopilas Canyon

Mexico
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Batopilas Canyon

A beautiful and seldom-seen region located along the scenic Copper Canyon route.

Reviewed By kevinschildt

We hired Cesar Gonzalez Quintero as our tour guide in Creel for 5 days. The 1st three days were visiting the sites at the top of Copper Canyon. The last two were driving down to Batopilas and then out to Urique and Divisedero on an unpaved one lane dirt road (this is recommenced for only the most adventurist of travelers but worth it). Cesar spoke excellent English and did a good job of explaining the history of the area and showing the sites. Cesar figured out that my buddy and myself wanted to hike and would drop up off to hike and tell us where he would meet us. An excellent trip with spectacular scenery made better by an excellent guide.

2. Sierra Tarahumara

Creel Chihuahua, 33200 Mexico
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5.0 based on 124 reviews

Sierra Tarahumara

3. San Ignacio Mission

Km 3 Creel - Arareko, 33200 Mexico
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

San Ignacio Mission

Beautiful church in a small, sleepy town and surrounded by spectacular scenery.

4. Lake Arareco

Creel Mexico +52 635 199 6164 http://www.sectur.gob.mx/gobmx/pueblos-magicos/creel-chihuahua
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4.5 based on 358 reviews

Lake Arareco

Reviewed By cabanasclarodeluna - Creel, Mexico

is in a short distance from creel, so you can come and go in 15 min, there are even walk trails if you prefer by bike, running or jogging

5. Lago de Arareco

Creel 33200 Mexico
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Lago de Arareco

Reviewed By D4412KDwilliamc - Reno, United States

The lake is very pristine. The area was well kept. The area is very accessible with plenty of vista points.

6. Satevo Mission

Batopilas Mexico
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Satevo Mission

A beautiful and mysterious 18th-centry church at the bottom of Mexico's Copper Canyon.

7. Cusarare Mission

Cusarare Mexico
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Cusarare Mission

Historic church built in 1733 where twelve large paintings of the life of Mary were discovered.

8. Cristo Rey

Creel Mexico
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4.0 based on 58 reviews

Cristo Rey

Reviewed By marcain - Washington DC, United States

The trail to Cristo Rey is a little bit obscure, but locals will guide you if you ask. My very fractured Spanish got us on the path, which is only mildly strenuous. Creel is at about 6500 feet altitude, and the hike is uphill. But, quite manageable for a 65 and 70 yr old. The views are not like the Copper River Canyon, but you can see the whole of the valley in which Creel sits. Well worth the effort.

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