In the north and in the hills, it can be cold here during the winter. It even snows once or twice a year. During the summer temperatures can reach 40°C. Due to very clear skies, the sun can harm the skin a lot, sunscreen and headgear are recommended. Wear light, fresh, and comfortable clothes. Autumn is a particularly pleasant time of the year to visit the area.
Being 4h south of Juarez/El Paso by expressway, the city is an easy drive to reach; there is no major city on the way, but there are roadside diners.
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) is 18km from the city; a taxi is about $7.00 USD. In addition having nonstop flights to cities throughout Mexico, there are also a few nonstop flights to the U.S thru Houston, Dallas, and Denver.
Chihuahua's bus terminal (el terminal de bus sur) is conveniently located on Juan Pablo II boulevard in the south-eastern part of town, right across from the baseball stadium (deportivo sur). To access the Chihuahua Vive bus, which bisects the city from North to South, turn right after exiting the bus station onto the boulevard. A card is required to get through the turnstiles and any journey costs M$2.50 but a local was happy to scan us in. There are buses to all major cities in Mexico. Service is provided by the Omnibus de Mexico, The Chihuahuense, Estrella blanca, just to name a few. No English-speaking clerks detected at the ticket counters, so basic knowledge of Spanish will come in handy. There are also several bus lines such as [url=http://www.autobusesamericanos.com.mx/]Autobuses Americanos[/url] and [url=http://www.turimex.com/en/]Turimex Internacional[/url] that run buses from Chihuahua to the U.S.
Chihuahua is the start of the famous Copper Canyon railway linking Chihuahua with Los Mochis, called "el Chepe" [http://www.chepe.com.mx/] As of 03/11/2014, one-way tickets cost MXN1562 (around USD120) in second class and twice as much in first class, although the difference between the two classes of service is practically imperceptible, it's the same train with differently colored cars, providing same dining options and, obviously, same travel time from Chihuahua to Los Mochis. If you don't wish to find yourself stuck in a half-empty carriage with a couple of other ripped-off tourists, opt for the second class and spend your hard-earned cash on things to do at your destination place.
The cheap sleeps in Chihuahua are all found east of the cathedral, between Calle Libertad and Victoria.
*Casa de Huespedes Flores, Calle 12 No. 218 btwn Victoria and Libertad, rooms from 100 Pesos, including bathroom, TV, probably the best value in town.
*Hotel Plaza, Calle 4 No. 206, not-too-clean place right behind the cathedral. Rooms from 130 Pesos (singles), 200 pesos(4 people).
*Hotel-ito, Calle 4 Cnr Trias, filthy rooms without windows, (cold) water usually out of order, 100 Pesos (singles).
*Hotel Trias, Calle Trias cnr Independencia, as filthy as the others, singles from 120 Pesos.
*Casa de Chihuahua, Calle Mendez 2203, a brand new hostel conveniently located across the train station. Dorms from 150 Pesos per night. Advance booking essential.
*Hotel San Juan, Calle Victoria cnr Decima, central location rooms from about 145 Pesos single/155 Pesos double/165 Pesos triple per night. This is the old backpacker favorite, though some say there are better choices these days.
*Hotel Roma, Calle Libertad cnr Calle 12, singles from 125 Pesos
*Posada Aida, near the downtown honk tonk district rooms from about $9 per night. Friendly staff.
Microtel Inn & Suites Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service.
*Hampton Inn Very nice business class hotel. As good or better than any Hampton in the USA.
*Best Western Mirador Very nice business class hotel. As good or better than any Best Western in the USA. It is located in Ave. Universidad, close to downtown Chihuahua.