Rio Yacuma

The Rio Yacuma is a river in Bolivia, located in the Beni region, near the city of Rurrenabaque. It 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. The river is approximately 570 kilometers long and has several tributaries, including the Río Bio, Río Rapulo, Río Chaparini, and Río Caripo. The Pampas del Yacuma Municipal Protected Area, located near the river, is a critical area for the conservation of the flooded savannas of the Moxos plains and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including endangered species such as the Beni and Olalla titi monkeys and the blue-throated macaw. The area is also known for its unique ecological dynamics associated with annual flooding, which has determined the composition and distribution of a complex mosaic of vegetation. Ecotourism is a significant economic activity in the region, with the plains surrounding the Yacuma River and the large lagoons in the Beni savannah being major attractions