Battle of Camino Real

Battle of Camino Real
Part of the Ecuadorian War of Independence
Charge of the "División Protectora de Quito"
Date 9 November 1820 Location near Bilován, Ecuador 1°48′30″S 79°07′10″W / 1.80833°S 79.11944°W / -1.80833; -79.11944 Result Patriot victory
Belligerents
Free Province of Guayaquil	Kingdom of Spain
Commanders and leaders
León de Febres-Cordero Luis Urdaneta	Antonio Fominaya Damián Alba
Strength
1 cavalry battalion 6 infantry battalions	300 men
Casualties and losses
unknown	unknown

The Battle of Camino Real, was the first battle in the Ecuadorian War of Independence, that took place on 9 November 1820. The battle was fought between Royalist soldiers in support of the Spanish Empire, and the Patriot forces of the Free Province of Guayaquil, who won the battle.