Colombia Independence Day
Colombia Independence Day is held on July 20. Celebrates the independence declaration of Colombia from Spain in 1810. This event in the second decade of the month July is annual. Help us
Colombia is one of the world's most diverse countries with two oceans, a range of climates, energetic cities, astonishing wildlife and things to do including kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, surfing, diving, dancing and more. Colombia is Often Voted One of the World's Happiest Countries Colombia is #1 in Emerald Exportation. Colombia is the Second Most Biodiverse Country in the World.
Profound Granadine anxiety over the fate of the empire and conflicting courses of action attempted by colonial and peninsular subjects over control of government during the captivity of the Spanish king Ferdinand VII led to strife in New Granada and to declarations of independence.
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Day of Heroes of the Fatherland and Their Families in Colombia on July 19 (Día de los Héroes de la Patria y sus familias);
Simón Bolívar Day on July 24 (Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia);