Expat Guide to Living in Praia de Pipa

Whether you're already living in Praia de Pipa or preparing to move to Praia de Pipa, our Expat Guide to Living in Brazil offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Praia de Pipa. For answers to specific questions, visit our Brazil Forum to talk with expats in Praia de Pipa.

Moving to Praia de Pipa, Brazil

An American couple extensively researched and visited properties buying a place in Praia de Pipa, Brazil. They share great tips for anyone following in their footsteps about the property buying process and moving to Brazil.

Dream vs Reality of Living in Praia de Pipa, Brazil

A retired American couple in Praia de Pipa, Brazil talks about why they chose this beautiful beach town for their retirement. They confess that while they knew about Brazil's wall of bureaucracy, they didn't expect it to be as challenging as it has been. One tip: keep your boarding pass from the flight into Brazil.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Praia de Pipa handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Praia de Pipa by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Praia de Pipa - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Praia de Pipa by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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More Moving to Praia de Pipa Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Praia de Pipa? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Praia de Pipa? Below are some of the responses from expats in Praia de Pipa:

Moving to Praia de Pipa, Brazil

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Praia de Pipa with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Praia de Pipa, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality of Living in Praia de Pipa Reports

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Praia de Pipa. If you are already living in Praia de Pipa, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports from expats in Praia de Pipa:

Dream vs. Reality of Living in Praia de Pipa, Brazil

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Praia de Pipa by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Praia de Pipa? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Praia de Pipa by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Praia de Pipa? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Praia de Pipa? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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Expats Talk About The Biggest Challenges They Face Living in Latin America

Expats talk about some of the biggest challenges they've faced living in Latin America. Whether you're moving to Panama City or Punta del Este, this article is a must read to help you prepare (hint: you'll be much happier if you learn the language) and adjust your expectations (realities: the roads are rough, the pace of life is slower and bureaucracy is unavoidable). Despite all of the challenges, the list of what expats like about life in Latin America far exceeds the challenges.

Healthcare in Brazil

Expats in Brazil are able to get excellent health care in and many of the larger cities in Brazil. There is national health care available, but expats still strongly recommend private health insurance while living in Brazil.

An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Taiba, Brazil

Eight years ago, a British couple bought a small farm that's a few minutes from the beach and settled into retirement in Brazil. They have great tips for newcomers about finances, renting vs. buying and learning the language.

An Expat Talks about Moving to Praia de Pipa, Brazil