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Motorhome gathering in Tangará da Serra and retired couple's van life story

14.07.2026 23:42 1 min 2 sources
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Motorhome gathering in Tangará da Serra and retired couple's van life story
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First motorhome meeting in Tangará da Serra, Mato Grosso, drew over 70 vehicles and 200 travelers. A retired couple from Paraná converted a van into a camper and have been traveling Brazil for five years, now planning a trip to Ushuaia, Argentina.

The first motorhome owners' gathering in Tangará da Serra, Mato Grosso, brought together more than 70 vehicles and about 200 travelers from various Brazilian regions. Organizer Inácio Dalla said that a motorhome provides autonomy and saves on accommodation and food. Participants shared experiences of life on wheels.

A retired couple from Maringá, Paraná, converted a van into a self-contained camper and have been traveling across Brazil for five years. Their homemade camper includes solar panels, a sleeping area, a kitchen, and a bathroom with a chemical toilet. The couple is now preparing for a trip to Ushuaia, Argentina.

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Motorhome gathering in Tangará da Serra brings together over 70 vehicles

14.07.2026 Primeira Página POR Original source

Paraná couple converts van into motorhome for retirement travels across Brazil

28.12.2025 G1 POR Original source

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