The Battle of Carabobo (Spanish: Batalla de Carabobo) was a decisive military engagement fought on June 24, 1821, during the Venezuelan War of Independence. It marked a turning point in the struggle against Spanish colonial rule and paved the way for the complete liberation of Caracas and the rest of Venezuela.

When is Carabobo Battle?

The Battle of Carabobo is celebrated every year on April 24.

The following is the list of the Carabobo Battle from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Carabobo Battle?

By the early 1800s, much of South America was in rebellion against Spanish colonial rule. In Venezuela, earlier attempts at independence had failed due to military defeats, civil strife, and Spanish counterattacks.

In 1819, Simón Bolívar helped form Gran Colombia, a republic encompassing modern-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama. By 1821, Bolívar had rebuilt his army and prepared for a final push to liberate Venezuela from Spanish control.

Bolívar advanced toward Valencia, where Spanish forces under General Miguel de la Torre were entrenched.

Bolívar's goal was to defeat the royalist army and take Caracas, the capital. He marched a combined force of Venezuelans, Colombians, and other patriots through the Carabobo plains, planning a multi-pronged attack.

On June 24, 1821, Bolívar divided his forces into three columns: the main body under his direct command, a flanking column led by José Antonio Páez, using rough terrain to surprise the enemy, and a reserve force held back to exploit weaknesses.

Páez's cavalry and Llanero fighters maneuvered skillfully through the hills and launched a devastating charge on the Spanish right flank. The Spanish forces, though well-positioned, were overwhelmed and forced to retreat in disarray.

The battle lasted only a few hours but ended in a crushing defeat for the Royalists.

The fall of Valencia and then Caracas quickly followed the victory. Spain's hold on Venezuela collapsed, though they retained Puerto Cabello until 1823. Carabobo became the symbolic and strategic victory that secured Venezuelan independence.