Río Yacuma
Yacuma River with Amazon river dolphins
Location
LocationBolivia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationsource region: north-east of the town of Yucumo
  coordinates14°51′20″S 66°54′41″W / 14.85556°S 66.91139°W / -14.85556; -66.91139
  elevation205 metres (673 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Mamoré River
  coordinates
13°39′28″S 65°19′58″W / 13.65778°S 65.33278°W / -13.65778; -65.33278
  elevation
144 metres (472 ft)
Length570 kilometres (350 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMamoré River Madeira River Amazon River Atlantic Ocean
River systemAmazon
Landmarks
Tributaries 
  leftRío Bio
  rightRío Rapulo, Río Chaparini, Río Caripo
tortoises in the Yacuma River

The Yacuma River is a river in Bolivia, which feeds into the Mamoré River and ultimately into the Amazon.[1] The headwaters of the Yacuma are within the Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands.[2]

Rio Yacuma starts about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Rurrenabaque. The upper parts are accessible through Reyes.

References

  1. Walker, John H. (2008-01-01). "Pre-Columbian Ring Ditches along the Yacuma and Rapulo Rivers, Beni, Bolivia: A Preliminary Review". Journal of Field Archaeology. 33 (4): 413–427. doi:10.1179/009346908791071141. ISSN 0093-4690.
  2. Arze, Marcelo; Holladay, Patrick J. (2017-09-02). "Overcoming externalities: towards best ecotourism business practices in the Yacuma River Protected Area, Bolivia". Journal of Ecotourism. 16 (3): 300–309. doi:10.1080/14724049.2017.1338710. ISSN 1472-4049.


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