Battle of Higos Urco

First Battle of Higos Urco
Part of the Peruvian conquest of Maynas in the Peruvian War of Independence
Date 6 June 1821 Location Chachapoyas, Maynas, Spain Result Patriot victory
Belligerents
Chachapoyans rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Mariano Aguilar	José María Matos
Strength
300 men	600 men 2 cannons
Casualties and losses
50 killed	300 killed 1 cannon captured

The First Battle of Higos Urco, near Chachapoyas in the General Command of Maynas, was part of the War of Independence of Maynas.

The battle began on 6 June 1821. It was joined by small pro-independence and pro-Spanish forces. The battle was part of the campaign which led to the proclamation of Peruvian independence on 28 July 1821.