The cars have air conditioning and heat, plenty of leg room, and minimal service. Lack of the Spanish language should not be too much trouble for independent travelers because the trains and most of the hotels have some English speakers on staff. These stops can be combined in a number of ways to accommodate your interests and time frame. You can get a better idea of the train line from the Train Log , which details the trip by kilometer. Chihuahua is an interesting blend of old and new.
Most travelers stay only one night here, either at the beginning or end of their trip.
If you have time there are some interesting things to see in the city, such as the Pancho Villa museum, the Cathedral, and the government buildings. Chihuahua is located in the high desert and has a population of over 1,000,000. Creel is the first stop made by many travelers heading southwest from Chihuahua. This small town is in a pretty alpine valley at about 7600 . Creel has traditionally been the last outpost for purchasing supplies for expeditions into the canyons, as this is where one of the few roads into the backcountry begins.