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Pancho Villa's Legendary Border Crossing Raid in Columbus NM

Pancho Villa's Legendary Border Crossing Raid in Columbus NM

Overview

Our Legendary Tour of Pancho Villa's Border Crossing will transport you back to the original sites of the infamous raid on the U.S. 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.

Take the historical walking tour throughout the small downtown of the village.

Tour the Historical Foundation Railroad museum & CABOOSE!

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

City: New Mexico

Wed 10 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $29.95

Make a reservation

Wed 10 Dec

Starting at $29.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Personally guided tour by local resident experts.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Pancho Villa State Park

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

Valley Heights Cemetery - Tour begins at the victims grave sites of soldiers and civilians killed in the raid.

Columbus

Village Walking Tour features a walk through the historical locations still present throughout the small downtown of the Village of Columbus

Columbus

Visit the historical site of the First Aero Squadron Aerodrome where airplanes were used for the first time in U.S. Military history.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (1)

Yadira_M

Jan 2025

Addison is truly made for tours. His outgoing personality and knowledge of Colombus is refreshing. Thanks for taking the time to show us your town and the phenomenal history associated with Colombus, NM.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Many thanks Yadira for your kind words. It was such a pleasure to host you and your family through the Pancho Villa Raid Day Tour. I was so impressed by your kids interest in our history here in the Village of Columbus. Vaya con Dios!