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El Peru Airport

Yacuma, Bolivia

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El Peru Airport

Yacuma, Bolivia
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Remote airstrip serving Bolivia's Yacuma region.

Location
Yacuma, Bolivia
El Peru Airport (ICAO: SLEP) is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Yacuma province of the Beni Department in Bolivia. It serves as a basic air access point for a remote area of the Bolivian lowlands, where road infrastructure is limited or seasonally impassable. The airport lacks scheduled commercial airline service and primarily supports light aircraft operations, including charter flights, medical evacuations, and supply missions typical of remote Amazonian and savanna communities. No IATA code has been assigned, reflecting its status outside the commercial aviation network.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited due to the remote location, with river travel and unpaved tracks being the primary alternatives for reaching surrounding communities.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Beni Department, one of Bolivia's most sparsely populated lowland regions.
  • ›No IATA code assigned, indicating no scheduled commercial service.
  • ›Primarily serves light general aviation, charter, and emergency operations.
  • ›Road access to the area is severely limited, making air travel essential for connectivity.
  • ›The surrounding Yacuma region is characterized by tropical savanna and wetland ecosystems.
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Gateway to Bolivia's remote Amazonian wetlands and wildlife frontier

El Peru Airport is a small, remote airstrip serving the Yacuma province in the Beni Department of Bolivia, deep within the Amazon basin. It functions primarily as a lifeline connection for isolated communities and eco-tourism operations in one of South America's most biodiverse regions. The airport plays a critical role in providing access where road infrastructure is limited or impassable during the wet season.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility serving light aircraft and charter flights with minimal amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or lodge transfer arranged in advance
  • 4x4 taxi or local truck hire
  • River boat connections to nearby communities
Nearby Hotels
  • Chalalan Ecolodge
  • Mapajo Ecotourism Lodge
  • Local family guesthouses in Santa Rosa del Yacuma
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Travellers should expect to eat at their lodge or in the nearest town, Santa Rosa del Yacuma, where small local restaurants serve traditional Bolivian Amazonian cuisine including freshwater fish and rice dishes. It is advisable to carry snacks and water for the journey.

Traveller Tips
  • Book all transfers and accommodations well in advance as services are extremely limited in this remote area.
  • Travel during the dry season (May to October) for better road access and wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • Bring cash as there are no ATMs or card payment facilities in the immediate vicinity.
  • Pack insect repellent, sunscreen, and a basic medical kit as medical facilities are very scarce locally.

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