Los Panchos (also Trío Los Panchos) is the name of an internationally known musical trio. History Los Panchos were first formed in 1944 at New York City by Alfredo Gil (Mexican), Chucho Navarro (Mexican) and Hernando Aviles (from Puerto Rico). Each member of Los Panchos played a guitar and sang with unequalled harmony. Los Panchos reached fame internationally with their romantic songs, especially in Latin America, where they are still regarded as one of the top trios of all time. They sold millions of album copies within a few years of being founded. Between 1946 to 1948, Los Panchos performed in the United States, including a performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. They became very popular within New York's Puerto Rican and Dominican communities. Los Panchos first began touring internationally in 1946, starting with tours in Venezuala and Puerto Rico. In 1948, they toured across Brazil for s