This is one of the hottest missions in Brazil. Missionaries often change clothing twice a day because of the heat and sweating so much. It is also very rainy.
Bring clothing that is light, moisture wicking, and quick-drying.
They will line dry clothing.
Sisters: Comfortable sandals like KEEN or Tevas are recommended.
Bring feminine hygiene products from home.
This mission does not allow pants for Sisters. Loose and light dresses are best.
Elders: You will need 3-4 pairs of really good shoes. They get worn out from all the walking in the rain. Dr. Martens have been noted to hold up well. Bring black tennis shoes as well.
Get good quality socks and send extra. Extra socks are needed.
Consider a shoe dryer and rotate shoes every day.
There are a lot of bugs, and garlic pills daily have helped some from getting bitten.
The tap water is not safe to drink. Missionaries have access to clean water, but a filtered water bottle like LifeStraw is nice to have.
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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!
In places that allow open-toed sandals, these are the most recommended shoes by far.
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.
In places like Brazil, these have been recommended because it is so hot and rainy. These dry fast and have a no-slip sole that works well in the slick rainy streets.
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.