Amazon Academy of Letters

The Amazon Academy of Letters is a language regulation institution located in downtown Manaus that establishes and maintains standards for Portuguese language usage across the Amazon region. The building houses an extensive collection of regional literature and linguistic resources available to researchers and interested visitors.

The Academy was founded in 1918 by four distinguished intellectuals including Coriolano Durand and Pericles Moraes to promote regional literature and language development. Since then it has evolved to become an important custodian of linguistic standards across the Amazon region.

The Academy serves as a gathering place where local writers and linguists meet regularly to discuss Portuguese language development and share works rooted in the Amazon region. These meetings reflect how deeply the institution is embedded in Manaus's cultural life.

The building is open to visitors during regular weekday hours with access to its literature and language collections. Plan your visit on a weekday to ensure staff are present and you can make full use of the available resources.

The Academy received official recognition from CEDPHA and COMPPAC for its dual role in language regulation and preservation of Amazonian cultural heritage. This acknowledgment highlights its importance as both a guardian of language standards and keeper of regional cultural treasures.