This is more in the south of Brazil, so it can get a little chilly for a few months a year in winter. The humidity makes it feel colder. Bring a good rain jacket that has a zip out liner, so you can wear it through all the seasons.
Do not drink any unfiltered water. Every apartment has filtered water, as do all the chapel drinking fountains. Bring a filtered water bottle, or fill one up at the apartment.
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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.
This is a good rain jacket to have if you need the zip-out liner functionality.
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.