fresh coconut water is the darling of rio's residents, and it can be found in its full fruit formation in any kiosk lining the beach, as well as from street vendors on almost every corner of beach-side zona sul - additionally, pre-packaged coconut water can also be found in almost in any supermarket, store, shops, and restaurants.

the natural hydrating drink holds a great variety of nutrients including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium - coconut's, generally speaking, are a full package fruit seeing as one can drink refreshing water and then eat its meat.

a classic practice, the enthusiast's secret, is to hack open the coconut after drinking the syrupy water, to peel and enjoy the delicious flesh inside the fruit - this is available along most beach kiosks in rio selling fresh coconut water will break  up the coconut for anyone who wishes to eat the inner part.

modern kiosks in copacabana and leme still sell the delicious fruit but for drinking purposes only - no matter the place, the refreshment is perfect to keep hydrated in rio's hot and humid summers.