Chihuahua
Discover Chihuahua
Chihuahua is the capital of the state of Chihuahua in Northern Mexico. The colonial center of Chihuahua is beautiful and pedestrian friendly. The centro has museums dedicated to Pancho Villa (a major folk hero in the north of Mexico), another museum about the national mint, government palaces, and historic churches as well as luxurious mansions and villas. Chihuahua is famous for Norteño food (a form of Mexican cuisine), a delicious if not particularly heart healthy cuisine that makes liberal use of beef, flour, cheese, and chiles. There are also good dining and lodging options for the visitor and a lot of fun cantinas for male travelers (women usually aren't welcome in them).
What to Experience in Chihuahua
Taste of Chihuahua...
Be careful! The best chiles rellenos in the world, served on a flour tortilla. The seeds are not removed, making for a fire in your mouth that is unsurpassed. Chihuahua is home to an ever-growing number of small craft breweries. The cheap sleeps in Chihuahua are all found east of the cathedral, between Calle Libertad and Victoria. Northern Mexico, especially the state of Chihuahua, has experienced a sharp increase in violent drug-related crime since 2007. Chihuahua is much safer than Ciudad Juárez but still has had its share of cartel killings in the last two years. Most killings have specifically targeted drug dealers and their families, and tourists have rarely been affected by violent crime. Avoid bars and nightclubs that cater to a criminal element. Military checkpoints may be set up in the city and the roads around the city. Always stop at these checkpoints. Dialing code for Chihuahua City: 01+52+(614)+Phone Number
Climate
The city is at high latitude and at relatively high altitude, meaning it will get cold here during the winter. It even snows once or twice a year. During the summer, temperatures can reach 40°C. Wear light, fresh, and comfortable clothes. Autumn is a particularly pleasant time of the year to visit the area. Spanish is the common language of Mexico. In academic and professional circles, English and French are also spoken. Additionally, because this is north Mexico and a lot of the people living here have worked and lived in the U.S. at some point in their lives, it is usually quite easy to find someone who can speak English. Four hours south of Juarez/El Paso by expressway, it is an easy drive. There are no major towns between the two cities but there are roadside diners to break up the journey. Chihuahua is the start of the famous Copper Canyon railway linking Chihuahua with Los Mochis.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsFour hours south of Juarez/El Paso by expressway, it is an easy drive. There are no major towns between the two cities but there are roadside diners to break up the journey. Chihuahua is the start of the famous Copper Canyon railway linking Chihuahua with Los Mochis. The Chepe Express, which is focused on tourism, now starts and ends in Creel, which is 3½–4 hours by bus from Chihuahua. The Chepe Regional offers service to Chihuahua, but it is slower, operates less frequently, and tickets can only be bought at the ticket office or by telephone. Taxi, rideshare (Uber), or bus are the ways to get to places you can't walk to. Most urban transit in Chihuahua is privately operated. Although the network is extensive, it can be difficult to navigate due to the lack of consistent branding, clear route maps, and published schedules. Fares are cash-only. Bowí, by contrast, is a modern bus rapid transit (BRT) line running along a central north-south corridor....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Taxi, rideshare (Uber), or bus are the ways to get to places you can't walk to. Most urban transit in Chihuahua is privately operated. Although the network is extensive, it can be difficult to navigate due to the lack of consistent branding, clear route maps, and published schedules. Fares are cash-only. Bowí, by contrast, is a modern bus rapid transit (BRT) line running along a central north-south corridor. It uses a prepaid smart card system, which can be purchased and recharged with cash at designated locations. Chihuahua is a great tourist destination; a Professional Bull Riding championship, concerts, art and international festivals take place all year-round, but mostly on mid-October, you will find the city and its people very charming and down to earth.
Where to Stay
The cheap sleeps in Chihuahua are all found east of the cathedral, between Calle Libertad and Victoria. Northern Mexico, especially the state of Chihuahua, has experienced a sharp increase in violent drug-related crime since 2007. Chihuahua is much safer than Ciudad Juárez but still has had its share of cartel killings in the last two years. Most killings have specifically targeted drug dealers and their families, and tourists have rarely been affected by violent crime. Avoid bars and nightclubs that cater to a criminal element. Military checkpoints may be set up in the city and the roads around the city. Always stop at these checkpoints. Dialing code for Chihuahua City: 01+52+(614)+Phone Number
Money & Budget
Cowboy boots, yee-haw! You will never in your life find a place with higher density of shops selling cowboy boots, and you'll find them in colors you hardly knew existed. Go nuts, you know you want them! Be careful! The best chiles rellenos in the world, served on a flour tortilla. The seeds are not removed, making for a fire in your mouth that is unsurpassed. Chihuahua is home to an ever-growing number of small craft breweries. The cheap sleeps in Chihuahua are all found east of the cathedral, between Calle Libertad and Victoria. Northern Mexico, especially the state of Chihuahua, has experienced a sharp increase in violent drug-related crime since 2007. Chihuahua is much safer than Ciudad Juárez but still has had its share of cartel killings in the last two years.
Language & Talk
Spanish is the common language of Mexico. In academic and professional circles, English and French are also spoken. Additionally, because this is north Mexico and a lot of the people living here have worked and lived in the U.S. at some point in their lives, it is usually quite easy to find someone who can speak English. Four hours south of Juarez/El Paso by expressway, it is an easy drive. There are no major towns between the two cities but there are roadside diners to break up the journey. Chihuahua is the start of the famous Copper Canyon railway linking Chihuahua with Los Mochis. The Chepe Express, which is focused on tourism, now starts and ends in Creel, which is 3½–4 hours by bus from Chihuahua.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Northern Mexico, especially the state of Chihuahua, has experienced a sharp increase in violent drug-related crime since 2007. Chihuahua is much safer than Ciudad Juárez but still has had its share of cartel killings in the last two years. Most killings have specifically targeted drug dealers and their families, and tourists have rarely been affected by violent crime. Avoid bars and nightclubs that cater to a criminal element. Military checkpoints may be set up in the city and the roads around the city. Always stop at these checkpoints. Dialing code for Chihuahua City: 01+52+(614)+Phone Number
Nearby Destinations
Glimpses of Chihuahua
3 month old chihuahua.
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white and brown chihuahua puppy
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tan chihuahua lying on couch
chihuahua sitting beside camera bag
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long-coated brown and white dog lying on white mattress
black and brown chihuahua on gray wooden floor during daytime
close up photo of brown short coated dog laying on plush toy
3 month old chihuahua.
This is Coco!! Our new Puppy 🥰
white and brown chihuahua puppy