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NORTHERN BOLIVIAN AMAZON
The isolated, once-untouched rainforests of northern Bolivia's frontier attract only the in-
trepid, the renegade and the loggers. Fire, chainsaws and cattle are guzzling the wilderness
at increasing speed, but the rare visitor in search of the unexplored and untamed will have
their sense of adventure tickled. Facilities are scarce and travel is slow: perfect for those
who really want to avoid the gringo trail.
Santa Ana de Yacuma
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A real cowboy town (in the nicest possible way), populated by ranchers, farmhands and, of
course, cows. Santa Ana is the main population center in this area of Beni and is proud to
call itself the cattle capital of Bolivia, a title that has resulted in officially the highest stand-
ard of living in the Bolivian Amazon region.
Unless your visit coincides with the annual town festival (July 24), during which cattle-
related activities unsurprisingly play a starring role, there isn't much to do in town and you
are most likely to land here en route to Los Lagos or the Barba Azul Reserve.
Sleeping & Eating
A variety of basic residenciales cluster in the streets around the plaza offering cheap ac-
commodations to the needy.
Hotel Mamoré $$
( 337-8294; Roca Suárez; s/d B$250/350; ) Out by the airstrip this four-star place
is hands down the best in town. Bad news is that the ranchers know it too, so if you want a
room you're best to book it in advance.
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Getting There & Away
Land routes to and from Santa Ana de Yacuma operate in the dry season only, but because
of the thriving local industry there are frequent trufi departures (B$150, four hours) from
the landmark La Vaca y El Toro statue at the northern end of Cipriano Barace in Trinidad.
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