Climate
In October it will be still very warm. You can expect some rain from time to time, because we are at the beginning of the rain season. For nocturnal trips shirts with long sleeves are fine.
The Amazon region will be very humid, but temperature rarely gets hotter than 27°C
Currency
In most lodges they accept besides the Brazilian Currency also Euros or US dollars. Changing your money into local currency is possible at the airports and in almost every city. Our guide can also take you to places where you can change money.
Health
It is recommended to drink only bottled water. Because Brazil is a tropical country, it is very easy to quickly become dehydrated. Drink plenty of water.
A good insect repellent is very important. Also some product to reduce the results of insect bites.
Transport
Local taxis are available in most Brazilian cities of any size and most all are metered. Just make sure you always use a legitimate taxi. This is pretty easy if you have your hotel or restaurant hail or call a taxi for you (they know), only use taxis that are lined up at a ponto de taxi (taxi stand) or call a radio taxi service.
Electricity
Electric current in Brazil varies widely—from 100 to 127 volts or 220 to 240 volts and from 50 to 60Hz—even within the same city, building, apartment or office. Some cities in Brazil only use 220 volts. Check the power adapters of you laptop, battery chargers and other electric appliances before you go. Many are designed to automatically accommodate input current from 110 to 250 volts while others are only for 110.
In October it will be still very warm. You can expect some rain from time to time, because we are at the beginning of the rain season. For nocturnal trips shirts with long sleeves are fine.
The Amazon region will be very humid, but temperature rarely gets hotter than 27°C
Currency
In most lodges they accept besides the Brazilian Currency also Euros or US dollars. Changing your money into local currency is possible at the airports and in almost every city. Our guide can also take you to places where you can change money.
Health
It is recommended to drink only bottled water. Because Brazil is a tropical country, it is very easy to quickly become dehydrated. Drink plenty of water.
A good insect repellent is very important. Also some product to reduce the results of insect bites.
Transport
Local taxis are available in most Brazilian cities of any size and most all are metered. Just make sure you always use a legitimate taxi. This is pretty easy if you have your hotel or restaurant hail or call a taxi for you (they know), only use taxis that are lined up at a ponto de taxi (taxi stand) or call a radio taxi service.
Electricity
Electric current in Brazil varies widely—from 100 to 127 volts or 220 to 240 volts and from 50 to 60Hz—even within the same city, building, apartment or office. Some cities in Brazil only use 220 volts. Check the power adapters of you laptop, battery chargers and other electric appliances before you go. Many are designed to automatically accommodate input current from 110 to 250 volts while others are only for 110.
This Trip Report tells you our experiences of our first visit to Pantanal - Brazil. We made this "Recce Tour" in October 2011, accompanied by 7 brave fellow travellers
Helder Freitas is a Brazilian naturalist and has been guiding natural history groups in Brazil for over 20 years. Helder is originally from São Paulo, where he studied and gained a deep understanding of the history, culture, and local traditions of his native Brazil. He received his guide license in 1990 and has been working as a tour guide ever since. He started off his career in Florianopolis; on Brazil’s Atlantic coast, but after discovering the Pantanal he has spent the past 15 years working as a tour guide in this region. 
