On Chihuahua

The City of Chihuahua is the capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua.  There is not a whole lot to do here except wait for the ChePe (the Copper Canyon Railway) to take you out of here. Nevertheless, it's an interesting town and not altogether a bad place to spend a chill few days eating great Mexican food and encountering genuine people. However, don't expect to see any Chihuahua's, Chihuahuans yes, dogs no.

Where we stayed: 

Casa Chihuahua

Comments: A nice little place directly across from the ChePe station. At 

10 pesos a bed it can't be beat. It is neat, clean and safe and the staff wonderfully helpful and friendly. Here's how great this place is - they were supposed to be closed the week we were here, however they forgot to close on the Hostel World site where I booked our beds in advance. Instead of closing they remained open, just for us.

Price: 10 Pesos/bed per night. 3 night maximum.

Where we ate:

"Street Taco Stand"

Comments: Go out of the hostel turn right, turn right walk to the first main road and carefully cross the street. The guy there sells little pork tacos and big glass bottles of Coke. Dress up the tacos with pico de gallo, lime, red or green salsa and cabbage and chat with the other patrons. Don't worry about cleanliness, he is fastidious, as he puts a glove on to take your money.

Price: 30 pesos for four little tacos and 6 pesos per coke (leave the bottle).

"La Coccina"

Comments: Highly recomended by Casa Chihuahua, it doesn't let you down. A big plate of Desayuno Mexicano that includes eggs, refried beans, toast, tortillas and fried potatoes. The service is great too.

Price: 45 pesos

"Coccina Economica"

Comments: Same as above but even more food. Really sweet woman who is wonderfully accomidating. Even gave us a small plate of Chilicilas to see what they were.

Price: 45 Pesos