Explore Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid site with historical tours, artifacts, and museums. Discover why his name echoes worldwide. Book your adventure today.
Explore Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid site with historical tours, artifacts, and museums. Discover why his name echoes worldwide. Book your adventure today.
- Columbus - Valley Heights Cemetery - The tour commences at the gravesites of civilians who lost their lives during the raid.
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Columbus - The Village Walking Tour offers a stroll through the historic sites that remain in the quaint downtown area of the Village of Columbus. Note: The driving tour includes stops at key historical landmarks.
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- Columbus - Valley Heights Cemetery - The tour commences at the gravesites of civilians who lost their lives during the raid.
- Columbus - The Village Walking Tour offers a stroll through the historic sites that remain in the quaint downtown area of the Village of Columbus. Note: The driving tour includes stops at key historical landmarks.
- Columbus - The Historical Railroad Depot Museum, operated by The Columbus Historical Society, is situated across from Pancho Villa State Park.
Admission is complimentary. A small donation box is available inside for those who wish to support their mission.
- Pancho Villa State Park - After the guided tour, visitors are welcome to explore Pancho Villa State Park and Museum. This site was once the U.S. Camp Furlong army base during the raid.
Enjoy this state-funded, air-conditioned museum, where park rangers and “Friends of the Park” are available to answer any questions.
The museum showcases a life-size replica of the Jenny Aeroplane used in the pursuit of Pancho Villa. Visitors can also enjoy a drive or walk through the campgrounds, which are filled with historic buildings and remnants of the past.
A $10 fee per vehicle (not per person) is required.
- Personally guided tour by local resident experts.
- Personally guided tour by local resident experts.
- Liability Insurance
- Liability Insurance
PARK AT RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM FOR 9:30 AM PICK-UP - Join our Legendary Tour of Pancho Villa’s Border Crossing and journey back to the original sites of the notorious raid on the Village of Columbus, NM.
America’s first 9/11 occurred at approximately 4:12 a.m. on March 9th, 1916, when over 600 “Villaistas” attacked Columbus Army’s Camp. The raid resulted…
PARK AT RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM FOR 9:30 AM PICK-UP - Join our Legendary Tour of Pancho Villa’s Border Crossing and journey back to the original sites of the notorious raid on the Village of Columbus, NM.
America’s first 9/11 occurred at approximately 4:12 a.m. on March 9th, 1916, when over 600 “Villaistas” attacked Columbus Army’s Camp. The raid resulted in the deaths of 8 soldiers, 10 civilians, and more than 200 Villaistas.
TOUR - Begin at the Cemetery to visit the grave sites of the soldiers and civilians who perished during that explosive morning in and around the village and Camp Furlong military base.
Explore the planes, tanks, and all the historical artifacts and fort ruins at the State Park or Museum.
Discover the historical remnants of the raid on the small downtown area of the village.
Visit the Historical Foundation Railroad Museum.
By the conclusion of this enjoyable and informative historical event tour, you’ll understand why the name “Pancho Villa” is recognized worldwide!
DISCLAIMERS:
Carpooling may be necessary
Museum Closures Possible
Trail Walking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
