From September 4 to 7, Gravataí hosted the 2nd Encontro de Motorhomes, attracting about 200 vehicles from Brazil and Paraguay. Attendees donated 1.1 tons of food for the local food bank.
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Passeios Kids and Sunrise Motorhomes have partnered for a family motorhome expedition to Ubatuba, São Paulo state. The trip runs December 5–9, with participants staying at Camping Garopão. Activities include children's recreation, a schooner tour with stops at Ilha Anchieta and Praia das 7 Fontes, and a parents' sunset event. Prices start at R$ 11,900 per motorhome for two people; additional guests over 5 years cost R$ 3,400 each.
A couple from Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Thaís and Daniel, converted a Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome and have been traveling for two years. They have visited Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile and are currently in Brazil. Their next goal is to drive from Ushuaia to Alaska.
Clowns Greice Miotello (Gretta) and Allan Ortega (Billy) are wrapping up a tour across Santa Catarina, performing in 17 municipalities. The Roda Riso project, funded by the state's Culture Incentive Program, includes 100 performances, including at schools and open venues. September brings final shows in Nova Veneza, Criciúma, Braço do Norte, Laguna, and Tubarão. The second edition has reached about 10,500 people directly and over 2 million indirectly.
Marcopolo Motorhome has launched the national tour of the Nomade, the first integral motorhome developed and produced by the new Marcopolo division. The 4x4 vehicle, priced between R$1.5 million and R$2.65 million, features a 175-hp Cummins engine, Allison automatic transmission, and up to 16 square meters of living space. Production takes place at the Ana Rech industrial complex in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. According to Sebrae, the Brazilian motorhome market is projected to grow 6.3%–11.2% annually.
According to a Fecomércio survey, average tourist spending in the mountain region of Santa Catarina rose 25% year-on-year to R$ 3.5 thousand per travel group. The area offers options ranging from campsites at R$ 60 per person to exclusive cabins with photographer and massage services at R$ 900 per night. In Urubici, where tourism employs over 2,500 people, 52.5% of visitors stay in hotels and 24.3% rent properties.
Fernandópolis named its motorhome support area at the Beira-Rio sports complex after Valdecir Aparecido Carreteiro. Mayor signed Law No. 5,772 on September 4.
Marcopolo has unveiled the Nomade motorhome, priced from R$ 1.5 million. The 7.5-meter model offers 12 m² of interior space, including a bedroom, bathroom with shower, living area and a kitchen equipped with refrigerator, oven, microwave and wine cellar. An additional kitchen is located outside. The vehicle comes with air conditioning, washing machine, TV, 360-degree cameras, solar panels and Starlink satellite internet. It produces 175 hp, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and 4x4 drive. According to Marcopolo, the entire 2026 production run has already been sold.
In Brazil, the market for luxury horse trailers used in vaquejada competitions has reached prices comparable to high-end real estate, with costs exceeding R$ 50,000 per square meter. These vehicles, such as the one owned by singer Wesley Safadão, valued at over R$ 1 million, feature gold-plated faucets, automatic doors, and outdoor leisure areas. The industry classifies these trailers on a one-to-five-star scale based on comfort for riders and animals. One of the most expensive trailers at the Expofeira event in Bahia included two full suites, a kitchen, and air conditioning. The economic rationale is tied to the growth of vaquejada as a business: a single event creates about 100 direct and 300 indirect jobs, and the record sale of a horse reached R$ 6.5 million.
From September 4 to 7, the Atafona resort in São João da Barra will host the 5th Expocampismo of Rio de Janeiro State. Organizers expect over 200 motorhomes and visitors from various Brazilian states and South American countries. The program includes motorhome and equipment exhibitions, lectures, musical performances, sports activities, and entertainment. The event is open to the public.
Brazilian bus maker Marcopolo has introduced the Nomade motorhome, built on an Agrale chassis with 4×4 drive and automatic transmission. It features two kitchens, a bedroom, and a bathroom, with prices starting at R$ 1.5 million. All 2026 units are already sold out.
The municipality of Parauapebas carried out an operation to remove nine trailers and one tent that occupied public parking on Avenida Liberdade between JK and Santa Maria streets. The action, held on the morning of Thursday, the 27th, is part of the regulation of public space use. Since July 15, 2026, traders had been notified to make structures mobile, remove them daily, and obtain a license. Under the rules, such structures may remain in parking lots only from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and spaces must be free during the day. Violations may result in fines and administrative removal.
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Romerito Santos, a 42-year-old street artist known as Clown Cupid, lives in a motorhome and travels across Brazil. Last week, he visited the Fundação Pró-Rim unit in Palmas, handing out 60 roses to patients and staff. Santos plans to expand the project by selling products online and donating 50% of proceeds to hospitals treating cancer patients.
Motorhome travel is becoming increasingly popular due to its combination of mobility, independence, and comfort. A motorhome is equipped with everything needed: a private bathroom with shower, a kitchen with stove and refrigerator, sleeping areas, a power system, and air conditioning. Driving usually requires a category B license, but vehicles over six tons require categories C or D. Operator Bancorbrás offers rental of Cruise America motorhomes with a minimum stay of seven nights and the option of one-way rentals.
On Saturday (29), at the Barretos campsite, singer Mariano's trailer ran out of water. The artist had to use the communal shower, walking across the campsite in a towel.
A 1991 Mercedes-Benz O-371U bus has been converted into a motorhome and is listed for R$ 290,000. The conversion was completed in 2008. The interior includes a kitchen with stove and oven, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, a double bed, and bunk beds. It also features three TVs, two air conditioners, and a generator. The vehicle seats up to nine people.
The Festa do Peão camping in Barretos accommodates 20,000 people and offers options from tents to motorhomes worth millions of reais. Prices range from 3,000 per person to 50,000 for a chalet.
Cesar Rincon purchased a new trailer for influencers Miguel Mendes and Kelly Fazedenda after their vehicle was damaged. Total compensation: R$370k.
Barber Diego Araújo turned a motorhome into a home and workplace and, with his dog Toddy, travels Brazil combining work, sport and a dream: competing in the Surf Dog World Championship in California. Araújo plans to reach California by 2028, stopping at coastal cities for about two months to train and earn money. He originally set off with a bulldog named Gordão, who died during the trip, after which Araújo adopted border collie Toddy. Besides surfing, Toddy plays footvolley, skateboards and runs marathons.
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