Because this mission is further south, it can get a chilly. It rarely goes below 45 or above 95 degrees.
You walk so much in this mission! You are often hiking up and down hills on uneven cobblestone roads sometimes up to 15 miles and it is hard on shoes. You will need comfortable waterproof shoes, rain boots, tennis shoes, and slides to wear in the apartment. A shoe dryer is a nice thing to have here.
Elders: ECCO shoes are very comfortable. Bring a couple pair. Consider more of a hiking shoe.
Sisters: Docs (Regular and Mary Jane’s) are recommended as good shoes to wear. Sister missionaries aren't allowed to wear sandals in this mission.
You can find replacement shoes that cost about the same as they do in the U.S.
It is more hot than cold, but it can get chilly at night and in some mountainous areas, so you will need a jacket.
A messenger style bag with a comfortable shoulder strap is most commonly used for Elders and Sisters.
There are lots of stray dogs, so a barking device is helpful.
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Most parents send their Elders with at least 1 suit (most countries in South America only wear suits to church and meetings) and around 8–10 golf pants. Families are sending more shirts because of heat and humidity — 12–14 is the average. Note for Sisters serving in Brazil: feminine hygiene products are expensive there and tampons are often considered taboo. Be prepared to send a good supply with your Sister Missionary.
This is a very comfortable, durable shoe that missionaries serving all over have loved!
7 inch Rechargeable Fan. These have been recommended for missionaries serving in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Africa. They help keep you cooler at night, but also help keep bugs like mosquitos off at night too.
The power goes out frequently, so it is nice to have a solar power fan.
Serve shirts have a ventilation panel in the side of the shirt making them noticeably more breathable. Missionaries serving in hot or humid places absolutely RAVE about this feature. The most popular shirt for hot-climate missions, for sure.