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Couple from Caxias do Sul completes Brazil trip and prepares to cross South America to Alaska in motorhome

19.05.2026 21:30 1 min 1 source
GZH POR
Couple from Caxias do Sul completes Brazil trip and prepares to cross South America to Alaska in motorhome
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The couple traveled over 17,000 km across 19 Brazilian states. They plan to continue through Paraguay to Ushuaia, then to the USA. The motorhome is equipped with solar panels, a lithium battery, and a diesel heater. The vehicle purchase and adaptation cost 150,000 Brazilian reals.

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Couple from Caxias do Sul completes Brazil trip and prepares to cross South America to Alaska in motorhome

19.05.2026 GZH POR

🇧🇷 Brazil — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$1.38 /l

BRL7.14 · €1.20/l

52 of 132

cheaper than 61% of countries

Petrol

$1.29 /l

BRL6.65 · €1.12/l

51 of 133

cheaper than 62% of countries

LPG

$1.30 /l

BRL6.72 · €1.13/l

45 of 48

pricier than 92% of countries

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