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Living in Manaus

To look at Manaus on a map, any expat about to relocated to Manaus would be forgiven for thinking it was a primitive jungle town, nestled as it is in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest. In fact, Manaus is one of the most exciting cities in South America, with skyscrapers towering above the trees, tropical beaches lining the river, and a new world-class soccer stadium signaling the city’s focus on international tourism. For this reason, it has recently become known as “The Paris of the Tropics.” Living in Manaus is like living in any up-and-coming Brazilian city, with the added bonus of the world’s most valuable jungle being just a stone’s throw away. The Amazon Rainforest is on many a traveler’s bucket list, but few get the chance to experience life as a modern-day Amazonian. Today’s Manaus is committed to preserving the surrounding environment, and the habitats of the nearby Indian tribes, and these ancient cultures are integrated into Manaus life like nowhere else in Brazil. At the same time, modern Manaus is developing at a rapid pace – newly arrived expats living in Manaus should, for example, visit the "Parque do Mindú", a 33-hectare park in a residential area, for a glimpse of the Manaus social life, or the Museu do Seringal Vila Paraíso for a journey into the past.

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Attend our monthly events and activities for Manaus expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Mar 31, 2024, 8:00 PM
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Apr 6, 2024, 9:30 PM
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Join me and J another fellow InterNationer for an unforgettable evening .🎉 Indulge in the perfect blend of casual and fun as we gather for a fantastic happy hour. Whether you're a connoisseur of pi
Ready for your first event! Come and join us for a great night! I think you'll like this place! The food is great and the ambience is fantastic! Can't wait to meet you all, Daniela & Agnes
Apr 7, 2024, 12:00 AM
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Embrace the mischievous spirit of Loki, the Norse trickster god, and infuse it with the Brazilian flair of Saci from brazilian mythology. Let the tricks and laughter intertwine, creating an unforgetta

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Moving to Manaus

Given the long tribal history of the Amazon, it is worth doing some background reading before moving to Manaus. Understanding some of the area’s rich culture will make moving to Manaus an even more exciting experience than it already is. Before you leave, it is also worth taking a few Portuguese classes. A variety of languages are spoken in Manaus, so the chances are you will bump into expats living in Manaus who are also speaking your native tongue. However, in order to truly immerse yourself in Brazilian life, you will need at least a good working knowledge of Portuguese. Luckily, there are thousands of expats and former expatriates in the InterNations community who have been through these lingual challenges in the past, so why don’t you visit one of our forums for tips on picking up local slang, as well as classical Portuguese.

Working in Manaus

Over the past few years, many expatriates have come to work in Manaus in any one of the thriving local industries: construction, tourism, timber, nuts, petroleum and the up-and-coming technology sector. As a result, the local working community is a veritable melting pot of different trades and nationalities. Manaus boasts a Free Economic Zone in the city center, which will appeal to businessmen or financiers seeing to capitalize on this emerging market. Working in Manaus is likely to be a stimulating experience, with all the benefits of a sophisticated local economy, but with a tropical rainforest at your front door to the great joy of many an expatriate in Manaus.

  • Francois Bertrand

    What a thrilling city São Paulo is. With a great international expat community that keeps in touch on InterNations.

  • Elin Gustavson

    As I already met several expat women on InterNations online, it was great to meet offline and get to know each other in real life.

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