16 days in Chihuahua Itinerary
16 days in Chihuahua Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Chihuahua itinerary planner
Route & dates
16 days in Chihuahua Itinerary
Start: Charlotte
Fly + Drive:
13h
1
Ojinaga
— 1 day
Find places to stay »
Drive:
5h 45min
2
Ciudad Juarez
— 2 nights
Find places to stay »
Drive:
4h
3
Casas Grandes
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Drive:
5h 30min
4
Creel
— 2 nights
Find places to stay »
Drive:
2h 30min
5
Guachochi
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Drive:
2h 45min
6
Hidalgo del Parral
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Drive:
3h 45min
7
Chihuahua
— 6 nights
Find places to stay »
Fly:
10h
End: Charlotte
Edit
View full calendar
1
day
Ojinaga
1
day

Ojinaga Municipality is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. On the 3rd (Thu), explore the stunning scenery at Peguis Canyon.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Ojinaga tour itinerary planner.
Charlotte, USA to Ojinaga is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Charlotte in January: high temperatures in Ojinaga hover around 63°F and lows are around 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Ciudad Juarez.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Ojinaga tour itinerary planner.
Charlotte, USA to Ojinaga is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Charlotte in January: high temperatures in Ojinaga hover around 63°F and lows are around 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Ciudad Juarez.
Things to do in Ojinaga
Find places to stay Jan 3 — 4:
Highlights from your plan

Peguis Canyon
11:00am, Thu Jan 3
2
nights
Ciudad Juarez
2
nights

Ciudad Juárez is the largest city in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Museo de Arqueologia El Chamizal, then examine the collection at Parque El Chamizal, then examine the collection at Casa de Adobe, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe. On the next day, see the interesting displays at La Rodadora, examine the collection at Museo de la Revolucion en La Frontera, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Plaza de la Mexicanidad.
For maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Ciudad Juarez trip maker tool .
Traveling by car from Ojinaga to Ciudad Juarez takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Ojinaga in January, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Ciudad Juarez: temperatures range from 57°F by day to 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Casas Grandes.
For maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Ciudad Juarez trip maker tool .
Traveling by car from Ojinaga to Ciudad Juarez takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Ojinaga in January, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Ciudad Juarez: temperatures range from 57°F by day to 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Casas Grandes.
Things to do in Ciudad Juarez
Find places to stay Jan 3 — 5:
Highlights from your plan

Museo de la Revolucion en La Frontera
12:00pm, Sat Jan 5

Casa de Adobe
2:00pm, Fri Jan 4

Museo de Arqueologia El Chamizal
10:00am, Fri Jan 4
1
night
Casas Grandes
1
night

Casas Grandes is a town located in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Zone of Paquime and then delve into the distant past at Paquime.
To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Casas Grandes trip builder tool .
Traveling by car from Ciudad Juarez to Casas Grandes takes 3.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Creel.
To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Casas Grandes trip builder tool .
Traveling by car from Ciudad Juarez to Casas Grandes takes 3.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Creel.
Things to do in Casas Grandes
Side Trip
Paquime
Find places to stay Jan 5 — 6:
Highlights from your plan

Paquime
1:00pm, Sun Jan 6
2
nights
Creel
2
nights

Creel is a town in the Sierra Tarahumara of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Get in touch with nature at San Ignacio Arareko and Valley of the Monks in Creel Area. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lago de Arareco and Recohuata Hot Spring. Venture out of the city with trips to Adventure Park Copper Canyon Divisadero (in Divisadero) and Mirador del Cerro del Gallego (in Cerocahui). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Arareco, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Ignacio Mission, explore the world behind art at Museo Casa de Las Artesanias, and appreciate the history behind Cristo Rey.
Plan my Creel trip by asking Inpirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
You can drive from Casas Grandes to Creel in 6 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can travel to Guachochi.
Plan my Creel trip by asking Inpirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
You can drive from Casas Grandes to Creel in 6 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can travel to Guachochi.
Things to do in Creel
Side Trips
Copper Canyon, Adventure Park Copper Canyon Divisadero, Mirador del Cerro del Gallego
Find places to stay Jan 6 — 9:
Highlights from your plan

Lake Arareco
12:30pm, Mon Jan 7

San Ignacio Mission
1:00pm, Tue Jan 8

Valley of the Monks
2:30pm, Mon Jan 7
1
night
Guachochi
1
night

On the 10th (Thu), get outside with Barrancas de Sinforosa and then head outdoors with Lago de las Garzas.
For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Guachochi trip itinerary planning site .
Traveling by car from Creel to Guachochi takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to travel to Hidalgo del Parral.
For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Guachochi trip itinerary planning site .
Traveling by car from Creel to Guachochi takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to travel to Hidalgo del Parral.
Things to do in Guachochi
Find places to stay Jan 9 — 10:
Highlights from your plan

Lago de las Garzas
1:30pm, Thu Jan 10
1
night
Hidalgo del Parral
1
night

Hidalgo del Parral, is a city and seat of the municipality of Hidalgo del Parral in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): make a trip to Plaza de la Identidad, look for gifts at Dulceria Gota de Miel, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, and finally get engrossed in the history at Palacio Alvarado.
To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Hidalgo del Parral trip planner .
You can drive from Guachochi to Hidalgo del Parral in 3.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel to Chihuahua.
To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Hidalgo del Parral trip planner .
You can drive from Guachochi to Hidalgo del Parral in 3.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel to Chihuahua.
Things to do in Hidalgo del Parral
Find places to stay Jan 10 — 11:
Highlights from your plan

Palacio Alvarado
3:30pm, Fri Jan 11

Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
1:30pm, Fri Jan 11

Plaza de la Identidad
10:00am, Fri Jan 11
6
nights
Chihuahua
6
nights

The city of Chihuahua is the state capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Get in touch with nature at Batopilas Canyon and Nombre de Dios. Visit Basilica de Chihuahua and Iglesia de San Francisco for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Chihuahua side-trips: Cuauhtemoc (Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia & Museo y Centro Cultural Menonita, A.C.). There's lots more to do: learn about winemaking at Bodegas Pinesque, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Chihuahua, admire the masterpieces at Museo Casa Redonda, and examine the collection at Museo de la Lealtad Republicana.
To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Chihuahua road trip app .
You can drive from Hidalgo del Parral to Chihuahua in 3 hours. In January in Chihuahua, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 36°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Thu) before leaving for home.
To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Chihuahua road trip app .
You can drive from Hidalgo del Parral to Chihuahua in 3 hours. In January in Chihuahua, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 36°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Thu) before leaving for home.
Things to do in Chihuahua
Side Trips
Cuauhtemoc, Copper Canyon, Palacio del Gobierno
Find places to stay Jan 11 — 17:
Highlights from your plan

Catedral de Chihuahua
2:30pm, Sun Jan 13

Iglesia de San Francisco
2:00pm, Wed Jan 16

Sierra Tarahumara
2:00pm, Mon Jan 14