Yacuma River

The Yacuma River is a river in Bolivia, which feeds into the Mamoré River and ultimately into the Amazon.

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
  elevation205 metres (673 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Mamoré River
  coordinates
13°39′28″S 65°19′58″W
  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

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

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