What to pack for a 2 weeks trip to Brazil in Dedember? Specifically Iguassu Falls, Manaus, Bahia, Buzios, Rio.

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What to pack for a 2 weeks trip to Brazil in Dedember? Specifically Iguassu Falls, Manaus, Bahia, Buzios, Rio.

Answer 1

Ignore the response regarding it being very dangerous ! Beaware of pickpockets in tourist destinations.  Take as little as possible - you don't need to be carrying around lots of bags especially getting on and off small planes or buses.  More packing tips here http://HowToTravelTips.info

Answer 2

Summer clothes! Bring shorts and t-shirts. (I could say more, but that basically is all).

Answer 3

very very light clothing .. I dont think a  jacket will be needed for the evenings.    Take a hat/cap .. or some kind of head protection ..  sun glasses ...COMFORTABLE walking shoes ..  buy sun screen when you arrive ..  

I highly suggest taking a book bag for Iguacu and Manaus.       It can be very hot..   and with all the walking ..   you may need a book bag to keep water in ..  (make sure you drink PLENTY of water)    .. bug repellent  (for Manaus) ..   a towel  and anything else you can think of that will be useful to you while hiking.     the book bag will also provide a place to keep your wallet .. camera ..  and passport.    You will need your passport if you want to tour the Argentine side  of Iguacu .. which I also highly recommend.  

other then it being hot ..   Brazil is a beautiful country .. and you picked WONDERFUL cities ..      Salvador being my fav

boa sorte

Answer 4

December is the ending of spring and beginning of summer, and Brazil is mostly a tropical country, so I advise you to bring light clothes or, if you like, you can buy them here (summer clothes tend to be cheaper, fashion and better here if compaired to US or Europe)

Answer 5

Actually will you need few clothes because these are very hot places. Buy a world famous flip flop - Havaianas (US$ 5,00), sunblock and repellent. Take extra money for "cerveja" (beer), "capirinha" (brazilian drink) and local food as "feijoada" (black beans with pork meet), "churrasco" (brazilian bbq) for instance.

I would let Manaus for another trip. America to Rio is up to 11 hours. Rio to Manaus plus 4 hours. Rio to Bahia, 2 hours.

Rio is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but beware to walk alone at the streets. There are lots of pickpockets and can be dangerous if you react.

The same at Bahia - what is a shame.

I would not carry the original passport as well.

Brazil is a lovely place to visit. People are very kind but violence is an issue.

Brazilians are very informal people and you will feel at home.

Have fun and a safe trip.

Answer 6

No need to bring too much stuff. Bring summer clothes: shorts, bermudas, tshirts, and comfortable shoes. Although you will probably buy a few of those Havaianas sandles since they are cheap and very very comfortable. And everybody wears it here!

Bring mosquito's repelentes. There are many around the beaches specially in Manaus and it can be very umcorfortable.

Don't forget your camera! Also stop by "morro de Sao Paulo" in Bahia which is one of the top destinations in Brasil right now. Check out photos at google earth!

Have fun!

Answer 7

What everybody said (except for those who elected to NOT answer your question by focusing on the negative things that you've undoubtedly already heard about if you're going to Brazil in the first place) is pretty much on point.  I would like to add however, that the woman who said to buy sunscreen in Brazil, although Brazilian (I'm from the US but lived in Rio for 2 years), didn't give the saaviest advice.  Sunscreen is outrageously expensive in Brazil.  So too is aloe.  You should bring both from home.  If you are bringing any electrical items (i.e: hairdryer, curling iron, etc.) you may want to invest in a set of currency adaptors.  You can buy this in most electronics or department stores.  Many of the outlets in Brazil have both the S. American and the N. American voltage adaptors, but better safe than sorry in my experience.  

Also, if you do not already speak Portuguese, you should also pick up a phrase book or pocket dictionary.  Especially since you are travelling so much throughout the country.  Down there near Iguacu Falls, there will not be too many Brazilians speaking English as you would find in Rio or even Manaus.  Practice a little bit before going.  

I have traveled all over the world.  I have never found a country that makes me feel the way I feel when I am in Brazil.  It is a truly amazing, blessed place on this planet.  You will not want to leave.  Enjoy your trip!

Oh yeah... don't worry so much about what to bring, just make sure to leave lots of room to bring all of your wonderful souveniers back!!!

Answer 8

Rio de Janeiro is very dangerous for tourists...

Good luck!!!

Sou de São Paulo

Answer 9

December is the start of summer in Brazil. The area you are going to is seasonal but with little variation. Light cotton clothing would work but bring along at least two pairs of long pants and a light jacket as the evenings can cool down depending on how close to the ocean you are.