Yacuma River facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Río Yacuma
Yacuma River with Amazon river dolphins
Location	Bolivia
Physical characteristics
Main source	source region: north-east of the town of Yucumo 205 metres (673 ft) 14°51′20″S 66°54′41″W / 14.85556°S 66.91139°W / -14.85556; -66.91139
River mouth	Mamoré River 144 metres (472 ft) 13°39′28″S 65°19′58″W / 13.65778°S 65.33278°W / -13.65778; -65.33278
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. The headwaters of the Yacuma are within the Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands.

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

See also

In Spanish: Río Yacuma para niños