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A couple from Maringá, Paraná, aged 72 and 68, began traveling Brazil in a converted vehicle five years ago. In 2020, they switched to a more spacious van equipped with solar panels, a bed, and household appliances, allowing them to visit several states and plan a trip to Ushuaia.
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A couple from Maringá, Paraná, aged 72 and 68, began traveling Brazil in a converted vehicle five years ago. In 2020, they switched to a more spacious...
A couple from Maringá, Paraná, aged 72 and 68, began traveling Brazil in a converted vehicle five years ago. In 2020, they switched to a more spacious van equipped with solar panels, a bed, and household appliances, allowing them to visit several states and plan a trip to Ushuaia.
Brazil — fuel prices
Updated: 01.08.2026
Gasolina Comum
$1.27 /l
BRL6.53 · €1.10/l
48 of 140
cheaper than 66% of countries
RON 95
$1.35 /l
BRL6.93 · €1.17/l
31 of 94
cheaper than 68% of countries
Diesel S10
$1.38 /l
BRL7.10 · €1.20/l
56 of 141
cheaper than 61% of countries
GLP
$1.71 /l
BRL8.80 · €1.48/l
54 of 54
pricier than 98% of countries
GNV
$0.92 /l
BRL4.72 · €0.80/l
8 of 16
cheaper than 56% of countries
Etanol
$0.83 /l
BRL4.28 · €0.72/l
2 of 6
cheaper than 83% of countries
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Bahia 83
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A retired couple from Maringá converted a van into a motorhome for traveling across Brazil. Over five years, they have visited six states using two different vehicles, with their current goal being to reach Ushuaia in Argentina. The motorhome is equipped with solar panels, an improvised double bed, a kitchen, and a bathroom with a chemical toilet.
A couple from Maringá, Paraná, has been traveling Brazil in a self-converted van for five years. They initially used a Kombi and recently upgraded to a van equipped with solar panels, a bed, kitchen, and bathroom. Their next planned destination is Ushuaia, Argentina.
A retired couple from Paraná, Brazil, has adopted a mobile lifestyle by converting a van into a full-time home. They have traveled through multiple states since early 2025 in their self-converted vehicle, which features solar panels, a bathroom, and a kitchen. Their next goal is to drive to Ushuaia, Argentina.
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From September 1, 2026, motorhomes cannot stay at the municipal tourist parking lot in Arraial do Cabo. Entry requires a campsite booking; overnight stays in public spaces are prohibited.
In Brazil, five options for homes on wheels are presented, costing less than 400,000 Brazilian reais — the price of a new luxury SUV. Among them are a used Karmann Ghia Safari for 80,000–150,000 reais, a new trailer from 50,000 reais, a pickup camper from 100,000 reais, a converted van (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Fiat Ducato) for 200,000–350,000 reais, and a used motorhome from well-known manufacturers (Motor Trailer, Estrella Mobil, Turiscar) for under 400,000 reais. The caravanning market in the country is actively growing.
A Volvo 540 truck, previously used for heavy haulage, has been transformed into a luxury motorhome in Brazil. The owner, a businessman from Montenegro, drove about 3,000 km to Luís Eduardo Magalhães to present the vehicle at the Bahia Farm Show. The interior features wooden trim, two bathrooms, an office, a bedroom with slide-outs, a kitchen and a barbecue area. The motorhome is equipped with hydraulic leveling, a water tank of 800–1,000 liters, a generator and Starlink satellite internet. The conversion cost has not been disclosed.
Brazilian architecture firm Freijó Arquitetura completed a motorhome project in 2023 based on a 4×4 truck. The 29-square-meter interior includes a living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. The design focuses on furniture stability against movement and chassis torsion, as well as a drainage system that works on any incline. The motorhome features solar panels, automation, and UV water treatment.
Brazilian couple Marta and Junior converted a two-story bus into a motorhome named Arara Azul Motor Home. It features a pool with LED lighting, a balcony, a kitchen with five burners, a bathtub, and space for up to four bedrooms. The vehicle is equipped with solar panels and Starlink internet. The couple has been traveling since 2018 and has visited about 70% of Brazil, as well as Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. The construction cost was not disclosed.
The Arraiá Capuba TOCA festival took place this weekend at Capuba Camping in Serra, Espírito Santo, organized by the Capixaba Association of Recreation Vehicle Owners (TOCA). The event gathered owners of travel trailers, motorhomes, and tents from various cities in the state and beyond. The program included forró and sertanejo shows, typical food, and children's activities. Attendees were also encouraged to donate 1 kg of rice, 1 kg of beans, or 1 liter of oil to the Fundação Beneficente Praia do Canto, which supports over 250 children.
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