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Francisco "Pancho" Villa. The man behind the most infamous border crossing in American history!
Legendary Tour of Pancho Villa's Border Crossing into Columbus NM
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Pancho Villa's Legendary Border Crossing Raid in Columbus NM

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Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per adult
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Overview

9:30AM START - Our Legendary Tour of Pancho Villa's Border Crossing will transport you back to the original sites of the infamous raid on the Village of Columbus, NM.

America's first 9/11 happened at approx 4:12 a.m. March 9th, 1916 when 600+ “Villaistas” raided Columbus Army's Camp. 8 soldiers, 10 civilians and 200+ villaistas were killed.

TOUR - Starting at the Cemetery to see the grave sites of the fallen soldiers and civilians from that explosive morning in and around the village and Camp Furlong military base.

See the planes, tanks, and all the historical artifacts and fort ruins at the State Park or Museum.

See the historical remains of the raid on the small downtown of the village.

Tour the Historical Foundation Railroad museum

By the end of this fun and factual historical event tour you're going to understand why the name “Pancho Villa” is known worldwide!

DISCLAIMERS:
Carpooling may be required
All Terrain wheelchair accessible
Museum Closures Possible
Trail Walking

Activity location

  • Pancho Villa State Park
    • 400 West Highway 9
    • 88029, Columbus, New Mexico, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 10 NM-9
    • 10 New Mexico 9
    • 88029, Columbus, New Mexico, United States

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Pancho Villa's Legendary Border Crossing Raid in Columbus NM in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Sat 9:00am-9:30am
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$29.95 x 1 Adult$29.95
Total
Price is $29.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonally guided tour by local resident experts.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLiability Insurance

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Pancho Villa State Park
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Site of the U.S. Camp Furlong army base, and reported target of Pancho Villa's raid. Ammunitions was first on his shopping list.
Columbus
  • 25m
Valley Heights Cemetery - Tour begins at the victims grave sites of soldiers and civilians killed in the raid.
Columbus
  • 30m
Village Walking Tour features a walk through the historical locations still present throughout the small downtown of the Village of Columbus
Columbus
  • 45m
The Historical Railroad Depot Museum managed by The Columbus Historical Society located across the street from Pancho Villa State Park. Admission is free. A small donation box is available inside to contribute to their cause.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPancho Villa State Park
    • 400 West Highway 9
    • 88029, Columbus, New Mexico, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE10 NM-9
    • 10 New Mexico 9
    • 88029, Columbus, New Mexico, United States

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