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It is very hot and humid and really rainy. It is summer year round.
You walk a lot!!
Sisters: bring a couple pairs of Chacos, Tevas, or Jambi sandals.
Elders: bring 3-4 good pairs of shoes that are waterproof.
There is access to many places for shopping, so no need to overpack. However, there is not deodorant or tampons that people from the U.S. will be used to, so bring a supply.
Make sure you exchange some money at the airport before leaving the U.S. While missionaries can use cards, many places only take cash and sometimes the cards don’t work or the funds come in late.
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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.