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Miami

Art Deco South Beach, Latin American food scene, Everglades on one side and the Keys on the other.

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How many days do I need in Miami?

We recommend 4–6 days to see the highlights without rushing.

When is the best time to visit Miami?

December–April is peak — 22–28°C, low humidity, dry days, sold-out hotels (Art Basel first week of December is the pricing peak). May–October is hot (30–33°C), humid, thunderstorm afternoons but hotels can be 40–60% cheaper. June–November is Atlantic hurricane season (statistical peak August–September); watch NOAA.

Who is Miami best for?

Miami is a great fit for beach lovers, foodies, nightlife, latin american connections, design fans.

I'm a first-time visitor — what should I know?

South Beach (Ocean Drive Art Deco) or Mid-Beach (Faena/Fontainebleau strip) for the classic first visit.

About Miami

Miami is where Latin America meets the beach — turquoise Atlantic on one side, Everglades on the other, with Art Deco South Beach, Cuban Little Havana, wealth-flush Brickell and gallery-heavy Wynwood in between. English is the default but Spanish is everywhere; the food is Cuban, Peruvian, Colombian, Haitian and Caribbean; the beach is 24 km of white sand from South Pointe to Sunny Isles.

Why visit Miami?

Miami is where Latin America meets the beach — 24 km of white sand, the largest Art Deco district in the world, one of North America's best Latin food scenes, and gateway to the Everglades, Florida Keys and Cuba (for approved travellers). Brightline high-speed rail now connects to Orlando in 3h30.

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Miami at a glance

Recommended trip: 4–6 days
Best time to visit: December–April is peak — 22–28°C, low humidity, dry days, sold-out hotels (Art Basel first week of December is the pricing peak).
Getting around: You need a rental car for the Everglades, Keys and Wynwood; South Beach + Brickell are walkable / rideshare-friendly.
Recommended areas: South Beach · Mid-Beach / North Beach · Brickell

Top experiences

South Beach & Ocean Drive Art Deco — 12-block Art Deco Historic District — best on foot or free trolley.
Wynwood Walls & galleries — 150+ street-art murals; Second Saturday Art Walk free evenings monthly.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens — Italian Renaissance villa on Biscayne Bay — 1916 estate with garden loop.
Everglades airboat tour — 45 min west — alligators, cypress swamps, half-day operators from US$65.

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Top things to do in Miami

South Beach & Ocean Drive Art Deco

12-block Art Deco Historic District — best on foot or free trolley.

Wynwood Walls & galleries

150+ street-art murals; Second Saturday Art Walk free evenings monthly.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Italian Renaissance villa on Biscayne Bay — 1916 estate with garden loop.

Everglades airboat tour

45 min west — alligators, cypress swamps, half-day operators from US$65.

Little Havana / Calle Ocho

Cuban cigars, domino park, Ball & Chain live music, walking tours from US$25.

Where to stay in Miami

South Beach

Art Deco hotels along Ocean Drive + Collins; Lincoln Road mall.

Mid-Beach / North Beach

Fontainebleau, Faena, Edition, Nobu — quieter luxury strip.

Brickell

Manhattan-style financial district — high-rise hotels, Brickell City Centre, rooftop bars.

Wynwood

Street-art galleries, brewery scene, indie boutique hotels.

Coconut Grove

Leafy, low-key luxury — Mayfair, Mr. C, Ritz-Carlton residences.

Coral Gables

Mediterranean revival architecture, Biltmore Hotel, Miracle Mile shopping.

Travel tips for Miami

Rent a car for Everglades, Wynwood and Coral Gables; South Beach + Brickell are walkable.
Tipping 18–20% at restaurants + a 3% Miami Beach 'resort tax' is added at most hotels.
Book Brightline train to Orlando (3h30) online — walk-up fares 40% higher.

Who is Miami best for?

Tips tailored to how you travel.

First-time visitors

South Beach (Ocean Drive Art Deco) or Mid-Beach (Faena/Fontainebleau strip) for the classic first visit.

Family travel

Miami Seaquarium, Jungle Island, Frost Science, Everglades airboats, Sunny Isles family resorts.

Luxury travel

Faena, Four Seasons Surf Club, Edition, Setai, St Regis Bal Harbour, Fontainebleau, Mandarin Oriental Brickell.

Budget travel

Off-season May–November hotels drop 50%, Cuban lunch counters US$12, free Metromover, free beaches.

Miami travel FAQ

Do I need a visa for Miami?

Same US rules as anywhere: VWP nationals need ESTA (US$21 at esta.cbp.dhs.gov); Canadians enter with passport; everyone else needs a B-1/B-2 visa. Cuba-related travel from Miami requires OFAC-authorised categories only.

Is Miami good for a family trip?

Yes — Miami Seaquarium, Zoo Miami, Jungle Island, Frost Museum of Science, Everglades airboat tours and the Keys aquariums fill a week. Sunny Isles / Bal Harbour resorts have the largest family pool complexes.

What's the best luxury stay in Miami?

Faena Miami Beach (theatrical), Four Seasons Surf Club (Mid-Beach classic), Edition (Ian Schrager beachfront), Setai (Asian minimalism), St Regis Bal Harbour (Latin family favourite), Fontainebleau (icon), Mandarin Oriental Brickell (skyline).

Can I visit Miami on a budget?

Yes off-season (May–November) — hotels drop 50%. South Beach hostels US$40, Cuban lunch counters US$12, free Metromover in Downtown, free South Beach beach access, Wynwood galleries free during Second Saturday Art Walks.

How do I get from MIA to South Beach?

MIA Mover to Metrorail + Metrobus 150 (Miami Beach Airport Express) US$2.65 in 45 min. Uber/Lyft US$25–40 in 20–35 min depending on traffic. Taxi US$35–45 flat to South Beach. SuperShuttle US$21 shared van.

Is Miami safe for tourists?

Tourist areas (South Beach, Brickell, Mid-Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove) are safe. Avoid Liberty City, Overtown and parts of Little Haiti/Little River after dark. Don't leave anything visible in parked cars — smash-and-grab is common.

Does US roaming or eSIM work in Miami?

Yes — European/UK plans typically include US roaming (T-Mobile Go5G, EE, Vodafone). eSIM (Airalo US$5–15/week, Holafly unlimited US$50/month) or T-Mobile Prepaid US$30/month unlimited. Free Wi-Fi everywhere in hotels and cafés.

When is the best time to visit Miami?

December–April for perfect 22–28°C dry weather and social season (Art Basel, Miami Open, Ultra, Miami Grand Prix). October–November for shoulder pricing with warm ocean. Avoid August–September peak hurricane risk unless you want the cheapest rates.

Suggested itineraries for Miami

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3 days

Miami beach + food long weekend

Day 1 — South Beach Art Deco walking tour, Ocean Drive lunch, Faena Forum sunset.
Day 2 — Wynwood Walls morning, Design District lunch, Brickell rooftop dinner.
Day 3 — Little Havana Calle Ocho, Vizcaya Gardens, Coconut Grove dinner.

5 days

Miami + Everglades + Keys

Day 1–2 — South Beach + Wynwood + Little Havana highlights above.
Day 3 — Everglades airboat + alligator tour half-day, evening back in Miami.
Day 4 — Drive to Key Largo (1h) — snorkel John Pennekamp Reef, Islamorada dinner.
Day 5 — Continue to Key West (2h30) — Mallory Square sunset, Duval Street.

7 days