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Chihuahua, Mexico

Chihuahua

Population
about 930,000
Elevation
1,437 m
Time zone
UTC-6 · America/Chihuahua

Overview

The central area holds museums on Pancho Villa and on the national mint, along with government palaces and historic churches. Casa Redonda, the Round House, is a museum in former National Railways of Mexico workshops that date from the early 19th century.

Mansión Quinta Gameros is an Art Nouveau mansion that houses the city's decorative arts museum. El Palomar Park is now the largest city park, on the site of what was once one of its worst neighbourhoods. Grutas de Nombre de Dios is a large cave system of stalactites and stalagmites, with concrete floors and handrails throughout.

Good to know

  • The Bowí bus rapid transit line runs along a central north-south corridor of the city.

Every statement above comes from Wikivoyage: Chihuahua (read 12 Sep 2026), available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence, shortened and reworded here. Check details that matter to your trip before you travel.

Tours, tickets and experiences in Chihuahua

  • Half Day Tour to Grutas de Coyame from Chihuahua
    Half Day Tour to Grutas de Coyame from Chihuahua5h

    Visit of a cavity through which an hour and a half journey is made underground. The first impression received is to enter a place near the sea, the temperature and the smell of humidity clearly indicate that this was a maritime space many centuries ago. Lunch included and in the…

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  • Combined Tour
    Combined Tour★ 4.7 (17)5h

    We take you on board the best experience. On a tour like this is adventure, history, legends and also the beautiful view. It lasts approximately 6 hours, it can be more hours depending on the time you want. Places you will visit: -New inhabited by Tarahumaras de Doña…

    Free cancellation
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  • Ciudad Juarez Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
    Ciudad Juarez Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game2h

    Ciudad Juarez becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Mercado Cuauhtémoc, the Cathedral, the…

    Free cancellation
    from £17.32View on Viator →
  • Combined Tour Tarahumara Region
    Combined Tour Tarahumara Region5h

    The Creel region, located in the heart of the mysterious and majestic Sierra Tarahumara in Chihuahua, Mexico. This small town, steeped in the rich Tarahumara culture and surrounded by landscapes of unparalleled beauty, offers a unique experience that leaves a lasting impression…

    Free cancellation
    from £48.94View on Viator →
  • Copper Canyon
    Copper Canyon★ 4.7 (31)5h

    Cheer up!… It will be your best adventure! So that there are no doubts please visit our profile on tripadvisor and read what other travelers think about us, see for yourself the quality of our services ... It will be a pleasure to be part of your adventure in Creel…

    Free cancellation
    from £86.06View on Viator →
  • Tour to Barrancas del Cobre
    Tour to Barrancas del Cobre★ 5 (8)5h

    Explore the beauty of Creel, Chihuahua, and its surroundings with Family Tours. Our guided tours will immerse you in stunning landscapes, from the mysterious Copper Canyon to the region's vibrant forests. Discover local culture, marvel at Tarahumara architecture, and immerse…

    Free cancellation
    from £48.94View on Viator →

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Where next?

Airports: General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)