It was the best part of the train ride. Often the sides of the canyon walls were so close to the tracks that I could touch the foliage of the trees. And speeding into a tunnel while standing on the platform gave me an interesting perspective on depth perception. View from the highest bridge. A short 15 minutes later it was back on the train and more bridges, tunnels, shrubs and armed guards.
Creel is a great city, with a beautiful church and a surprising calmness that transcends the area.
It also is a far cry from the urban centered Los Mochis. In Creel the local population is friendly, the traffic limited, the restaurants good, and the scenery inspiring. We had arrived. Our first stop, before backpacking and camping in the local area, was the Pension Creel. The rooms are spacious and the food was excellent.