| Río Yacuma | |
|---|---|
Yacuma River with Amazon river dolphins
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| 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 / 14.85556°S 66.91139°W / -14.85556; -66.91139 |
| • elevation | 205 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) |
| Length | 570 kilometres (350 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Mamoré River → Madeira River → Amazon River → Atlantic Ocean |
| River system | Amazon |
| Landmarks |
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| Tributaries | |
| • left | Río Bio |
| • right | Río Rapulo, Río Chaparini, Río Caripo |
The Yacuma River is a riverinBolivia, 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.
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