Upper Beni

region, Bolivia

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The Upper Beni is a region in Bolivia, primarily associated with the upper basin of the Beni River. This river originates from confluents in the Cordillera Real, north of La Paz, and flows northeast through the forested Yungas region and plains. The Beni River is a significant waterway, joining with the Madre de Dios River and then the Mamoré River to form the Madeira River, which borders Brazil. Steam navigation is possible on the Beni during its high-water season, facilitating transport between Rurrenabaque and the Esperanza rapids. The Yungas region, where the Upper Beni is located, is characterized by steep descents from the Andes, a humid climate, and dense vegetation.12

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…of the northern departments of Beni and Pando, where the low plains are covered by savanna and, in the far north, by expanses of tropical rainforest.
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…of the northern departments of Beni and Pando, where the low plains are covered by savanna and, in the far north, by expanses of tropical rainforest.
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