Motorhomes gain popularity among travelers in Brazil

Marcopolo Motorhome, established in late 2024, delivered the first NOMADE unit on May 23, 2026. The fully integrated motorhome is designed and built in Brazil, featuring a Cummins diesel engine, all-wheel drive, and an off-grid energy system.

The Limeira City Council (SP) will analyze on Monday (25th) a bill establishing rules for the use of public spaces by individuals and businesses, including the installation and operation of trailers, containers, food trucks, and similar structures. Authors Everton Ferreira and Felipe Penedo state the proposal results from public debate and technical studies aimed at revitalizing and orderly reoccupying these areas to boost local commerce. If passed, the bill would allow, subject to technical analysis, the connection of water, sewage, and electricity to such structures.

Brazilian presidential pre-candidate Renan Santos (Missão party) intends to use motorhomes for travel across the country. According to campaign coordinator Amanda Vettorazzo, this is cheaper than flights and more practical for reaching small towns quickly. Motorhomes, popular in the US, include bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and can be adapted for studios. With no TV airtime, the campaign relies on videos and live streams; a Datafolha poll on the 22nd showed Santos at 3%.

The São Paulo State Tourism Secretariat has published an official guide for motorhome, camper, and caravan travelers, featuring coastal, inland, and reservoir destinations. Brazil's motorhome market is valued at 1.5 billion reais.

A report by Integração Auto details the costs, setup, and daily life of people living in motorhomes, highlighting the growing popularity of this lifestyle in the country.

In Água Clara, Brazil, a trailer being towed by an F-250 pickup detached on Júlio Maia Avenue (BR-262) and nearly struck pedestrians on the sidewalk. The trailer crossed the avenue and collided with a power pole in front of a construction materials store. No injuries were reported; the pole prevented a worse outcome.