Columbus, New Mexico Visitor Guide

Start with a day in Columbus

Visit the old railroad depot and Pancho Villa State Park, then follow the historic driving tour through town. If you have time for Mexico, make Palomas your afternoon stop and come back to Columbus for the night.

• Columbus Historical Museum and railroad depot
• Pancho Villa State Park
• Historic Driving Tour or Ghosts of Pancho Villa tour
• Places to Eat and Places to Shop

Make Columbus your overnight stop

BigAddison hosts The Hole-Tel, a private whole-home rental in Columbus. If you need a hotel room or want to compare options, start with the local lodging guide.

Two countries in one day

Head south to Puerto Palomas for lunch or shopping at The Pink Store. Use the Palomas guide to plan your visit and check crossing information before you go.

Border Documents: Before visiting Puerto Palomas, make sure every traveler carries acceptable border-crossing documents. For U.S. citizens returning to the United States by land, accepted documents include a valid U.S. passport book, U.S. passport card, Enhanced Driver’s License, or another WHTI-compliant document. A standard driver’s license or REAL ID by itself is not sufficient. Check current requirements before you go.

• Puerto Palomas visitor guide
• The Pink Store
• Columbus Port of Entry
• Dental tourism in Palomas