Hot, humid, and rainy. You walk a lot on uneven sidewalks, hills, cobblestones, and in sudden tropical rain.
Take, light, thin, quick-drying, moisture wicking clothing. Waterproof bags.
A rain jacket that is not lined will be used a lot.
You need a couple of pairs of good, cushioned shoes with slip-resistant soles that you can rotate to dry out. Bring extra socks. Dr. Martens and ECCO shoes have been recommended the most.
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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.
These cedar shoe trees are recommend for wet climates. The cedar pulls moisture out, neutralizes odors, and is a natural bug repellant. It also helps leather shoes keep their form and not wrinkle.
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.