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It is HOT & HUMID & RAINY all the time. It is the Amazon rainforest jungle.
There are a lot of remote rainforest areas and transfers are sometimes done by small planes or boats.
Elders: There is lots and lots of walking in rainy weather, so get shoes that can withstand a beating and that have good arch support. Consider insoles and taking extra. You’ll still need several pairs of shoes- like 3 or 4.
Get good quality, moisture wicking socks as well.
Clothing should be light-weight and quick drying golf pants and short sleeved shirts.
Sisters: you walk a ton. Bring a couple pairs of good sandals- Tevas, Chacos, and Jambus have been recommended.
Dresses that are loose and don’t require slips or extra layers are best.
A filtered water bottle is really nice to have.
You can purchase most things there. There is shopping where you can purchase pretty much everything except deodorant (it is different there) and for Sisters, tampons. Consider bringing a supply.
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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.