Calle Ocho

This famous centre point, which spans 30 blocks, is the most important commercial road in Little Havana, and represents the emotional heart of Cuban exile. The liveliest stretch sits between 11th and 17th Avenue; this main strip is scattered with monuments such as the eternal flame, honouring the members of the 2506 Brigade who, in 1961, with support from the U.S., died in an attempt to invade Cuba to overthrow the communist regime introduced by Fidel Castro.

The locals meet here every year on April 17th to commemorate this event. The original El Crédito Cigar Factory is close to the intersection between Calle Ocho and 11th Avenue. Opened in Havana in 1907, it was later moved to Miami in 1968.

The pavement is embedded with a number of stars bearing the names of famous Latin Americans, including Julio Iglesias, Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan, in a tropical version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Miami Metrozoo

Located to the south of Miami, it is renowned as an enormous artistic zoo housing more than 700 animals, which are separated from visitors by a number of simple ditches.

Covering 116 hectares, the Metrozoo offers everything the family needs for an enjoyable and entertaining day out: animal shows, tram and monorail rides, souvenir shops, food stalls and a playground.

Considered one of the top zoos in the country, it has received numerous awards for its breeding of rare and endangered species. Its main attractions include gorillas, Malayan bears and white Bengal tigers. Strongly suggested.

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Some quick advices from our Guests:

1) Cuban Food – Versailles in Calle 8 (8th Street) – Little Havana
The best coffee is at David’s Cafe off Lincoln Road
The best breakfast on the beach is at the Ice Box on Michigan off Lincoln
My favorite restaurant in Miami is Michy’s on 69th and Biscayne (she also has a tapas place called Sra. Martinez)
My favorite place to dance is Discotekka in Downtown Miami
Best brunch – Nemo’s – on Collins and 1st in South Beach
Best Spa — the one at the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key
Best local spot (a bit on the older side, but great comfort food) — Joe Allen on Purdy Avenue
Great upscale Peruvian food — Adriana’s on 94th and Harding — North Miami
Most pampering beach — the one at The Ritz on South Beach
Love to just rent a boat and go to the little keys
Driving to Key West
Riding a bike over the Venetian Causeway
Prettiest pool at The Raleigh
Late hole in the wall with many characters…Club Deuce on 14th Street (I once saw an older man in high heels, wearing a red teddy, playing pool with a biker – no, it wasn’t Halloween)

2) Go To Vita on Wednesday night if your located in South Beach.

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Any or the reason for which you decide to come to Miami Beach, or for relax, in order to make madnesses and to live the long night, we advise a tour to you also for a single day for Disney World to Bordering, to north of Miami Beach.

If you decide to return the evening, you will have to leave very soon to the mattino because they want various hours to us in order to catch up it and the visit to the park deserves entire day a nearly. You could also verify the availability and costs for a flight round-trip (round-trip) from the Miami International Airport towards Bordering.

For who it travels in car the main artery in the practicability for Bordering is Interstate 4 (4) to which invariably ago reference the city traffic. 

The position of this road in the area of Bordering creates some difficulty of guideline to the motorists, as the 4 are considered in national the viario system like via of East-West connection (Atlantic-gulf of Mexico), while in the center of Bordering it runs in direction north-south: generally it must therefore hold account that if it marks them street on this road indicates east, is proceeding in direction north, when they indicate the west, towards south. 

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The arts in Miami are always in season with theater, dance, art and music. And the cultural scene here continues to grow with the breadth and sophistication of a world-class city.

The Miami Beach Broadway Series always brings vibrant plays and musicals to the Jackie Gleason Theater and the new millennium is no exception. In Coral Gables, the restored Miracle Theatre hosts Actors’ Playhouse. Drama, music and comedy sets the stage for The Coconut Grove Playhouse, plus more theater groups emerge daily in South Florida, among others the GableStage, Area Stage Company, New Theatre and Teatro Avante.

Miami City ballet is well known for blending classical ballet with the avantgarde. 

Other resident dance companies such as Freddick Bratcher & Company, Mary Street Dance Theatre and Momentum Dance Company reflect our cultural diversity with fresh, daring choreography.

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The beaches on Miami Beach start at South Pointe Park and continue north to Surfside. 

Public parking lots across the street do fill up quickly. 

There are 20 lifeguard stations from the southernmost point to 83rd Street.

We suggest Topless sunbathing on the beaches from 5th to 21st Streets. Most beaches feature restrooms and showers. Top beaches include Lummus Park (Ocean Drive from 6th to 14th Streets), with lots of palm trees, chickees for shade and snack stand; and North Shore (76th to 87th Streets along Collins Avenue), featuring a vita course, wooden boardwalks, and barbecue facilities. 

North of Miami Beach, Haulover Beach (10800 Collins Avenue, 305- 947-3525) has picnic facilities and lifeguards. 

Designated clothing-optional section at the northern 1/3 mile of beach, in signed area only. Gawkers are strongly discouraged.

If you need to park in Miami Beach, you can find Parking Garages at 7th Street: Washington Avenue & Collins Avenue, 12th Street: 1/2 block west of Washington Avenue, 13th Street: 1/2 block east of Collins Avenue on 13th 16th Street: 16th Street and Collins Avenue 17th Street: between Pennsylvania and Meridian Avenues 42nd Street: 1 block north of 41st Street between Royal Palm Avenue and Sheridan.

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There is so much to see in our fabulous city that you could spend years exploring all Greater Miami has to offer.

But what if you’re here for only a day or two?

Here are some tips for discovering the best of Miami Beach in a short amount of time.

If you have 1/2 a Day 

Get a taste of our waterfront in the always-lively Bayside Marketplace.
Arm yourself with a frozen daiquiri and stroll along the bay. There are lots of shops and kiosks, plus live music and entertainment every day. 

You can also catch a quick sightseeing cruise from Bayside.

If you have 1 Day 

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This colorful neighborhood has a style all its own.
While retaining some of the history of its original community. 

Coconut Grove combines sophistication and fun into one unique area. 

From its one-of-a-kind boutiques and elegant shopping malls to the lively outdoor cafes and international restaurants, you’ll always have a place to go. 

Set against a beautiful subtropical backdrop of banyan trees, vivid bougainvillea and palm trees, it’s a village filled with things to see and do.

Historical sites to visit include the Barnacle State Historic Site (305-448-9445.3485 Main Highway), the bayside home of Commodore Ralph Middleton Monroe. one of the early settlers of Coconut Grove. 

The moonlight events are a special treat; call for a schedule. 

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Little Havana, an area west of Brickell Avenue with Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street behind the area of Miami Downtown) as its thoroughfare, offers visitors more than a taste of the Isle of Cuba.

With nearly as many Nicaraguans, Hondurans, Guatemalans and Puerto Ricans as Cubans, Little Havana is a familiar melting place for many Hispanics.

Every March, the most important party is Sunday March 15th and is one of Miami’s events we strong suggest, there is the famous “Calle Ocho” a typical Little Hawana Festival, where up to one million people converge on the streets for what’s billed as the biggest block party in the world!

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