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Things to see in Chihuahua City (Mexico): 13 places and when to go
Chihuahua City is a city in Mexico with around 793,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly With kids (5), Museums and art (4), History (2). The best known are Cathedral of Chihuahua. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 28.6469, -106.0869
- Population
- About 793,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (5) · Museums and art (4) · History (2) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- MTY Monterrey, 673 km as the crow flies
What to see in Chihuahua City
The places in and around Chihuahua City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cathedral of ChihuahuaMain ecclesiastical building of the Catholic Church in Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico1.5 km
- Balneario Santa AnaWith kids24 km
- Banderas monumentalesCollection of tall flagpoles containing large flags of Mexico727 m
- Cabañas del Tio AlbertWith kids25 km
- La Ventura Parque ExtremoWith kids21 km
- Museo Casa de Villa - Museo de la Revolución MexicanaMuseum2.9 km
- Museo de la Lealtad RepublicanaMuseum1.4 km
- Museo Ex-Hacieda del SauzMuseum48 km
- Museo SemillaMuseum1.1 km
- Rancho AcuapuertoWith kids15 km
- SiberiaWith kids11 km
- Viñedo El Molino Don TomásWinery43 km
- Viñedo Pasado Meridiano ChihuahuaWinery18 km
When to go to Chihuahua City
The best time to visit Chihuahua City is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:22
- FebBest time11:01
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:42
- MayPossible13:26
- JunPossible13:49
- JulPossible13:39
- AugPossible13:02
- SepBetter not12:10
- OctPossible11:18
- NovBest time10:33
- DecBest time10:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11. In January, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Chihuahua City
The nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY, Monterrey), 673 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Delicias, Chihuahua6 places76 km
- Nuevo Casas Grandes5 places265 km
- Ciudad Juárez11 places341 km
- Culiacán5 places444 km
- Bahía de Kino5 places579 km
- Saltillo6 places619 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chihuahua City?
The best known: Cathedral of Chihuahua. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chihuahua City?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11.
How do you get to Chihuahua City?
The nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 673 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chihuahua City as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- With kids91 places for with kids in Mexico, from Chiapas to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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