It is very hot and Rainy.
They walk A LOT! Sisters wear Chacos, Tevas (Hurricanes), or KEEN open-toed sandals.
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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.
In missions that allow open-toed sandals, these are mentioned quite often.
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.