diff --git a/mapchete_eo/base.py b/mapchete_eo/base.py
index 90100ea..0875ae3 100644
--- a/mapchete_eo/base.py
+++ b/mapchete_eo/base.py
@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ def _init_area(self, input_params: dict) -> BaseGeometry:
             configured_area, configured_area_crs = guess_geometry(
                 self.params.area,
                 bounds=Bounds.from_inp(
-                    input_params.get("delimiters", {}).get("bounds"),
+                    input_params.get("delimiters", {}).get("effective_bounds"),
                     crs=getattr(input_params.get("pyramid"), "crs"),
                 ),
                 raise_if_empty=False,