Miami Travel Guide

South Beach is the most famous stretch of Miami Beach—white sand, the blue Atlantic and the Art Deco Historic District. Ocean Drive is lined with pastel streamlined buildings, neon and sidewalk cafés, the very emblem of Miami's tropical-metropolis style. Days bring sunbathing and volleyball; nights turn into parties and fashion. Whether for the sun, the design or the nightlife, it is Miami's quintessential shoreline.

Little Havana is Miami's most characterful Latin neighbourhood; since the mid-20th-century Cuban exodus centred on Calle Ocho, it became a hub of exile culture and nostalgia. Domino Park (Máximo Gómez) gathers chess-playing elders, cigar shops scent the air with hand-rolled tobacco, and galleries and Latin eateries pulse with salsa. Whether for a cafecito, an impromptu percussion jam or the March Calle Ocho Festival, it immerses you in the heat and resilience of 'Latin Miami'.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, located on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida, is the city's most famous historic landmark, built between 1910 and 1916 by James Deering, vice president of International Harvester Company. This Italian Renaissance-style waterfront villa was inspired by estates in the Italian lake district, blending Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical elements. The villa houses European decorative arts, furniture, sculptures, and paintings from the 16th to 19th centuries, including exquisite tapestries, porcelain, and marble statues. The ten-acre formal gardens are renowned for geometric flower beds, fountains, sculptures, and a maze, with stunning views over Biscayne Bay. Opened to the public in 1970, it is the best place to experience the luxurious lifestyle of America's Gilded Age.

Wynwood Walls lies in Miami's Wynwood district in Florida, USA, and is an open-air art park known for large-scale street murals. Artists from around the world paint huge graffiti and murals on the walls of former factories and warehouses, using bold colours and diverse styles to make it one of Miami's liveliest art landmarks. The park has walkways and courtyards, and the surrounding blocks are full of galleries, cafes and creative shops. Visitors can wander on foot or by bike, browsing and photographing as they go, ideal for art lovers and photographers.

Biscayne, located in Miami, is the area of Biscayne National Park, famous for its unique coral reef islands, mangrove wetlands, and blue waters. Composed of the northernmost islands of the Florida Keys, it preserves the North Atlantic coral reef ecosystem and tropical marine scenery. The waters of Biscayne Bay are crystal clear, dotted with dozens of uninhabited coral reef islands, making it a world-class destination for snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and fishing. The underwater world is colorful, with coral reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, and manatees forming a vibrant marine picture. The mangrove wetlands are breeding grounds for juvenile birds and marine life, with extremely high ecological value. Biscayne blends tropical island charm with pristine ecological beauty, offering an excellent place to experience Florida's marine natural wonders.

The Miami Children's Museum on Watson Island, adjacent to Miami Beach, is a colorful and vibrant interactive children's museum. It features 14 themed exhibit areas covering art, health, banking, supermarket, fire safety, construction, and more, letting children learn how society works through role-play and hands-on activities. The most popular is the Cruise Ship exhibit, where kids can board a mini cruise liner for a nautical adventure and learn about port trade and life at sea. The museum also has a sensory garden and crawling area designed for toddlers, serving different age groups. It weaves Miami's multicultural character into its exhibits, making it an ideal indoor destination for families in South Florida.