Travel Guide

Miami

United States

Best time to go: November–April

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Sights

  • South Beach and the Art Deco District – Pastel-coloured 1930s hotels along Ocean Drive.
  • Wynwood Walls – An open-air street art gallery in a former warehouse district.
  • Little Havana – Calle Ocho with cigar rollers, Domino Park and live music.
  • Vizcaya – An Italian-style villa with gardens on Biscayne Bay.
  • Pérez Art Museum – Modern art in a building with hanging gardens by the water.
  • Key Biscayne – Quieter beaches and a lighthouse on the island south of the city.

Food & nightlife

  • Cuban sandwich and cafecito – Standing at a ventanita window, like the locals.
  • Stone Crabs – Stone crab claws, a winter-season speciality.
  • Latin American cuisine – Ceviche, arepas and empanadas from all over Latin America.
  • Nightlife – Rooftops in Brickell and clubs in South Beach.

Day trips

  • Everglades – Wetlands with alligators, herons and boardwalks.
  • Florida Keys and Key West – Along the Overseas Highway, island to island down to the southernmost point.
  • Biscayne National Park – A marine national park for snorkelling and kayaking.

Good to know

When to go
November–April
Getting around
Easiest by hire car or ride-hailing apps; downtown, the Metromover is free. Hurricane season runs roughly June to November.
Tipping
15–20% is expected in restaurants.
Power
Plug type A/B, 120 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.
Currency
US Dollar (USD)

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