Last Updated on September 24, 2016 by Jane
Last year at this time we were making the final preparations to get our travel visa in order for our trip to Brazil in May. I spent much of my downtime dreaming about amazing beaches and summer weather. I also spent a good deal of time planning what to pack for Brazil.
We went to Brazil in May, which is the transition from fall to winter in the southern hemisphere. While we in Canada were transitioning from spring to summer. While the day time temperatures were warmer in Brazil the thing that really threw me off for packing was how cool it was in the evenings and how quickly it got dark at night.
Come along with me while I share What to Pack for Brazil.
Shop What to Pack for Brazil:
- Packable Straw Hat – even though we visited Rio & Buzios Brazil in their winter it was still very sunny and warm during the day, which meant a hat was a must for days sightseeing and at the beach.
- BELIZE COVER-UP TUNIC DRESS IN STRIPE – Spending time at the beach was a big part of our time in Brazil so having a cover up that can go from the beach across to your hotel is key. This one would look great with white skinny jeans or shorts.
- Striped cotton midi dress – I always pack dresses for beach vacations, same held true for Brazil. They are a perfect option for dinners out or lunches at the beach.
- ASOS Folk Loose Fit Skater Dress – I obviously don’t pack just one dress! I generally pack 3 – 5 so that I have options but can still re-wear my favourites.
- Frayed Oval Base Tote – With all the beach time you have planned you are going to need a beach tote to bring along books and towels and sunscreen!
- Women’s Edge Stitch Tote Handbag Black – I also make sure to have a bag that I use for the plane and sight seeing. Sometimes my beach tote can do double duty but other times I need something a bit bigger and more secure.
- Seafolly Goddess Bathing Suit – obviously bathing suits are a must for those days that you are sitting at the beach. I have this one and it is so flattering and easy to use as a halter style or strapless. Just change the way you tie it!
- Pink Gin leather sandals – When we went to Brazil it was for a Destination Wedding so I packed more shoes than I would normally need for some of the special events. Sandals like these are great for going from the beach to dinner.
- The Anais Thong Slide Sandal in Spot Dot – Slides are the easiest style of sandal to wear for the beach. Slip them off to get in the water. Slip them on again to go for lunch.
- Open Cashmere Cardigan – One thing that I really didn’t pack enough of was sweaters and jackets. I packed one jean jacket and I wore it for everything. It got quite cool in the evenings and was dark around 5 pm so unlike when travelling to the Caribbean and it feels warm all the time I highly recommend packing a few warmer layers for the evenings.
- Shorewalk Cover-Up Pants in Vintage Palm – we went on quite a long walk from our hotel into downtown Buzios and these beach pants would have been perfect!
- High-Rise Denim Shorts in Denver Wash – Unlike an all inclusive resort where the most walking you do is from the beach to lunch, I found myself wearing my shorts I packed more often. Probably because we went away from our hotel for lunch and did more wandering through the city.
- ‘620’ Sneaker by New Balance – I wore my sneakers for all my travel days. For the flight and for our day sightseeing in Rio. Comfort is key when you are doing that much walking.
Since we traveled to Brazil for our friends wedding I also packed my destination wedding guest dress and some heels, but these aren’t necessary just to visit Brazil. My biggest misstep in packing for Brazil in May was not enough warmer layers. I also wished I had of worn skinny jeans on the plan instead of boyfriend style as they were really too baggy for the ride home.
One other thing was we had packed adapters for our appliances which turned out to be un-necessary as the plugs and voltage was comparable with what we have in North America.
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