http://www.brasilemb.org
The Brazilian Embassy website provides information for visitors as well as applications for visas that can be downloaded from the site.

http://www.visacenter.com
The Visa Center can process both Passport and Visa applications at the same time. They can have your visa back to you in as little as 48 hours .

http://www.rosettastone.com/home
Rosetta Stone has developed, arguably, the most advanced language learning system ever, used by U.S. consulate staff to learn just about any language in the world.

http://www.brazilprojects.com
Air Projects is our preferred travel partner agency. They can find you the best rates available to Brazil on major U.S. or Brazilian carriers.

http://www.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Aplicacoes/ATCTA/CpfEstrangeiro/defaulting.htm
Receita Federal is the government agency that issues and regulates CPF numbers (Brazilian federal tax ID numbers). Here you can find basic information on the requirements to apply for a CPF and explanations to why you need one if you are buying a home in Brazil .

http://www.onlinevacationrentals.com
Online Vacation Rentals is an extensive list of vacation rentals by owner worldwide. Getting your home listed and rented is a snap!

http://www.VRBO.com
Vacation Rentals by Owner , The Web's Premier Vacation Rental Site!
Owners Can List Their Vacation Rental Homes Around the World.

http://www.goin2travel.com/index.htm
Goin2Travel specializes in unique and luxury rental properties, making it the perfect place to list your beach-front home in Rio de Janeiro !

City portal links:

These sites provide demographic, economic, cultural and weather information for various communities throughout the State of Rio de Janeiro .

MARICA: http://www.marica.rj.gov.br/

CABO FRIO: http://www.cabofrio.rj.gov.br/

ANGRA DOS REIS: http://www.angra.rj.gov.br/

SAQUAREMA: http://www.saquarema.rj.gov.br/

NITEROI: http://www.niteroi.rj.gov.br/