i work for an export company based in China and I am heading to South America on a business trip to visit our regular clients in markets we are currently working with. Brazil is a new market for us and although I've been hearing the economy isn't great my company is considering sending me there (since i will already be in the area) just so that I can evaluate the market for myself. I am thinking of heading there after i wrap up in Santiago but I have no idea where i should start. Basically my company is big so we export a vast number of items out of china ranging from basic home appliances to consumer electronics to furniture to garments.

I would like to visit Manaus since it is a freezone but I don't know how it is organized.

Can you recommend what areas I should be visiting in order to meet potential clients?

Any hotel recommendations?

I appreciate any help you can provide