Yacuma River

Río Yacuma
Yacuma River with Amazon river dolphins
Location
Location	Bolivia
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	source region: north-east of the town of Yucumo
• coordinates	14°51′20″S 66°54′41″W
• elevation	205 metres (673 ft)
Mouth
• location	Mamoré River
• coordinates	13°39′28″S 65°19′58″W
• elevation	144 metres (472 ft)
Length	570 kilometres (350 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Mamoré River → Madeira River → Amazon River → Atlantic Ocean
River system	Amazon
Landmarks	Large towns: Santa Ana del Yacuma Small towns: San Borja, Bolivia
Tributaries
• left	Río Bio
• right	Río 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.