Centro Urbano, a registered Brazilian non-profit, is leading the mission trip to the Amazon in collaboration with My City My Passion (MCMP). Together, we have over 10 years of experience organizing impactful mission trips.

Participants will engage in outreach activities, including visits to orphanages, light construction work, food distribution, and organizing children’s activities. We’ll also host sports, arts, crafts, music sessions, and teach English. Additionally, we’ll explore Manaus and its tourist attractions. Watch the video on the homepage for more details.

We arrive in Brazil on July 18, 2025. Depending on your location, departure will be on July 17 to ensure timely arrival. Return flights can be booked for July 27 or 28.

Participants will depart from major airports, including IAD (Washington), Newark, New York, and Miami, before flying to Manaus.

U.S. and Canadian citizens need a visa. The Brazilian visa costs $160. You can apply via the provided link, or we can process your visa for a $89 service fee (plus $160 visa cost).

• Hotel (5 nights in Manaus): Comfortable rooms
  • accommodating up to four guests.
  • Single Room: $200 additional.
  • Double Room: $100 additional. 
• Boat (4 nights on the Amazon River): Hammocks provided; feel free to bring an air mattress.

We encourage parents to bring their children on this meaningful trip. If a minor is traveling without parents, a notarized letter from both parents is required.

Portuguese is the official language. English is limited outside tourist areas, but Brazilian team members will assist with translation.

Please consult your doctor about recommended vaccinations for Amazonia.

Wi-Fi is available at the hotel but not in the Amazon Rainforest.

Check with your phone carrier to inquire about international plans.

Your safety is our top priority. We’ll provide clear site boundaries and local supervision 24/7 for extra support. Minors will be accompanied by adults throughout the trip.

What’s the alcohol and drug policy?

The use or possession of alcohol and illicit drugs is strictly prohibited. Any violation will result in immediate removal from the trip.

Bring necessary prescription medications, antidiarrheal, indigestion medicine, and a small first aid kit.

• Clothes: Modest attire for church, lightweight shirts, long pants, hat
• Bible (digital or print)
• Sneakers, snacks, sunscreen
• First aid kit, mosquito repellent, hand sanitizer
• Flashlight, swimsuit, towel, deodorant
• Cash, camera, wet wipes

Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions or specific needs (e.g., diabetes), please bring the necessary items (such as sugar) with you.

Manaus uses 127V/60Hz power with Type N or Type C plugs. Bring a voltage converter if needed.

In July, Manaus experiences warm temperatures, with average highs around 31°C (88°F) and lows near 23°C (73°F).

• Clothes for church
• Clothes: Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, underwear, and modest attire suitable for church. Please avoid bringing clothing that is too tight or revealing.
• Bible (digital or print version). 
• Hat
• Sneakers, tennis shoes
• Snacks
• First Aid Kit (Includes medicine for indigestion, diarrhea, fever, pain, motion sickness, etc.)
• Mosquito Repellent
• Flashlight
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Shampoo, soap
• Hand Sanitizer
• Cash
• Sunscreen
• Camera
• Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
• Deodorant
   

5 Months Before:

• Apply for a passport, if needed.
• Apply for a Visa – (check visa information here: www.amazontravel.org/visa-brazil)
• Consult with your doctor regarding vaccinations. 

1 Month before:

• Confirm passport, visa, vaccinations, and insurance.
• Obtain parental authorization (for minors).

1 Week before:

• Pack your luggage.

On Departure Day:

• Bring your passport, visa, airline ticket, luggage, money, and parental authorization (if traveling with a minor).