Gina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Easily one of the top 3 attractions in Miami. It's picturesque and has plenty of wonderful restaurants to visit on Ocean Drive.
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Miami Beach - South Beach
Easily one of the top 3 attractions in Miami. It's picturesque and has plenty of wonderful restaurants to visit on Ocean Drive.
A more laid back environment in Miami - away from the loud noise of the city. Enjoy parks, restaurants by the water and window shopping in this unique and historic part of Miami
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Coconut Grove
A more laid back environment in Miami - away from the loud noise of the city. Enjoy parks, restaurants by the water and window shopping in this unique and historic part of Miami
Modern, upscale and the central hub for Latin American banking in the United States. This is our concrete jungle , similiar to lower Manhattan. You will find upscale shops, restaurants, bars and experiences.
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Brickell
Modern, upscale and the central hub for Latin American banking in the United States. This is our concrete jungle , similiar to lower Manhattan. You will find upscale shops, restaurants, bars and experiences.
This mall has been renovated multiple times and grows every year. An outlet mall where you can find discounted items to purchase. The mall has a bowling alley, Dave & Busters, movie theater and Ikea nearby.
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Dolphin Mall
11401 NW 12th StThis mall has been renovated multiple times and grows every year. An outlet mall where you can find discounted items to purchase. The mall has a bowling alley, Dave & Busters, movie theater and Ikea nearby.
This is a nice place to visit for great selfies, restaurants, shops, boating excursions and live entertainment. The view to the water and the port of miami are unique. This location has been around for a long time and locals view it as one of the first places to visit to have a touristic experience.
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Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne BlvdThis is a nice place to visit for great selfies, restaurants, shops, boating excursions and live entertainment. The view to the water and the port of miami are unique. This location has been around for a long time and locals view it as one of the first places to visit to have a touristic experience.
If you have enough days to make it 3 hours south of Miami, you wont regret visiting Key West. This is the ultimate laid back vibe , sunshine, ocean, boats and an alternative crowds. The experience is unique and well worth a visit. For those interested in fishing , snorkeling, relaxing beaches and sunset cruises its one of a kind!
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Key West
If you have enough days to make it 3 hours south of Miami, you wont regret visiting Key West. This is the ultimate laid back vibe , sunshine, ocean, boats and an alternative crowds. The experience is unique and well worth a visit. For those interested in fishing , snorkeling, relaxing beaches and sunset cruises its one of a kind!
One of the best tourist spots to soak up the Cuban flavors and lifestyle in Miami. A historic and one of a kind location not found anywhere else. You will have the chance to experience cigar making, cuban rum, cortaditos (coffee) and pastelitos (pastry, salsa music and so much more. I recommend you walk up and down 8th street on both sides and spend approximately 2-4 hours enjoying this vibrant location.
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Little Havana
One of the best tourist spots to soak up the Cuban flavors and lifestyle in Miami. A historic and one of a kind location not found anywhere else. You will have the chance to experience cigar making, cuban rum, cortaditos (coffee) and pastelitos (pastry, salsa music and so much more. I recommend you walk up and down 8th street on both sides and spend approximately 2-4 hours enjoying this vibrant location.
This area is chic, artsy, upscale and laid back all into one. How can this be you ask? Go for yourself and experience the Wynwood Walls, the live music at night, the artist museums and street art found only here in Wynwood. During the day enjoy art, drinks, food and museums. At night, the locals consider this the place to be for its cheap drinks, food and variety of music venues.
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Wynwood
This area is chic, artsy, upscale and laid back all into one. How can this be you ask? Go for yourself and experience the Wynwood Walls, the live music at night, the artist museums and street art found only here in Wynwood. During the day enjoy art, drinks, food and museums. At night, the locals consider this the place to be for its cheap drinks, food and variety of music venues.
If you have an interest in reconnecting with nature than this park is for you. A federally protected sanctuary for the Florida Panther and a few indigenous tribes local to Florida. You will find many activities that are offered by the park or you can set some time at night to take a bike ride in the dark through the park (not for the feint of heart). This is a very unique experience for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.
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Everglades National Park
If you have an interest in reconnecting with nature than this park is for you. A federally protected sanctuary for the Florida Panther and a few indigenous tribes local to Florida. You will find many activities that are offered by the park or you can set some time at night to take a bike ride in the dark through the park (not for the feint of heart). This is a very unique experience for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.
If you want to have your Instagram or Facebook page with an amazing picture of the Miami skyline, I highly recommend a picture from Key Biscayne beach. The beach is very calm and those who visit are there to relax. A great place to paddle board, bike ride, wind surf or relax by the water.
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Key Biscayne
If you want to have your Instagram or Facebook page with an amazing picture of the Miami skyline, I highly recommend a picture from Key Biscayne beach. The beach is very calm and those who visit are there to relax. A great place to paddle board, bike ride, wind surf or relax by the water.
A beautiful scenic museum that hosts weddings and private events for locals in Miami. Many have tied the knot or have upscale functions at this location. Others have found the photography to be one of a kind and its a beautiful experience to visit the gardens
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveA beautiful scenic museum that hosts weddings and private events for locals in Miami. Many have tied the knot or have upscale functions at this location. Others have found the photography to be one of a kind and its a beautiful experience to visit the gardens
Laid back, relaxed and boardwalk friendly beach. You'll like visiting here if you want to leave the parties of South Beach and overall rush of the city. A great spot for relaxing beach days and drinks by the beach.
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Playa de Hollywood
101 Johnson StLaid back, relaxed and boardwalk friendly beach. You'll like visiting here if you want to leave the parties of South Beach and overall rush of the city. A great spot for relaxing beach days and drinks by the beach.
A new up and coming city that has plenty of nightlife, restaurants and a strong Venezuelan/Colombian influence. Many people enjoy doral for its up and coming construction of new malls and residence towers. NW 36 ST would be highly recommended , Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall
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Doral
A new up and coming city that has plenty of nightlife, restaurants and a strong Venezuelan/Colombian influence. Many people enjoy doral for its up and coming construction of new malls and residence towers. NW 36 ST would be highly recommended , Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall
Food scene
This is top 5 of the best restaurants in Miami. I cant say it's the best because there's so much out there, but if you want to have your taste buds go wild, this would be the place to go !
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KYU
251 NW 25th StThis is top 5 of the best restaurants in Miami. I cant say it's the best because there's so much out there, but if you want to have your taste buds go wild, this would be the place to go !
One of my favorite spots for their "Carne Asada Especial". I am bit biased since I myself am from Honduras, so of course I will love this. Baleadas, Sopa Marinera, Tacos de Pollo are some of my favorites!
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Paseo Catracho
824 SW 8th StOne of my favorite spots for their "Carne Asada Especial". I am bit biased since I myself am from Honduras, so of course I will love this. Baleadas, Sopa Marinera, Tacos de Pollo are some of my favorites!
This is a meat lover's dream spot. You will have the best cuts of meat in a table with a whole grill to yourself. One of my top 5 favorites, but be warned! You will need to be REALLY hungry to eat here!
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
34 SW 13th StThis is a meat lover's dream spot. You will have the best cuts of meat in a table with a whole grill to yourself. One of my top 5 favorites, but be warned! You will need to be REALLY hungry to eat here!
Can you really go wrong with a restaurant thats been in existence since 1913? Nope I didnt think so either. They give you bibs here - the type you put on a baby because you'll make a delicious mess of your stone crabs! Definitely call ahead...
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Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington AveCan you really go wrong with a restaurant thats been in existence since 1913? Nope I didnt think so either. They give you bibs here - the type you put on a baby because you'll make a delicious mess of your stone crabs! Definitely call ahead...
Upscale, delicious and trendy. This place defines Miami's vibe perfectly. You'll delight yourself with their delicious Turkish/Greek dishes and a beautiful cozy interior. A must go to for a romantic night out or group of friends.
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Mandolin Aegean Bistro
4312 NE 2nd AveUpscale, delicious and trendy. This place defines Miami's vibe perfectly. You'll delight yourself with their delicious Turkish/Greek dishes and a beautiful cozy interior. A must go to for a romantic night out or group of friends.
No other way around this place - its an overload of Italian food that will have you impressed with their Italian food stations. Much of the food you'll have here is made same day. Chic, cache and upscale for those with refined tastes.
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Casa Tua Cucina
70 SW 7th StNo other way around this place - its an overload of Italian food that will have you impressed with their Italian food stations. Much of the food you'll have here is made same day. Chic, cache and upscale for those with refined tastes.
This is the spot that Miamians have been using for their romantic dinner dates, spectacular instagram posts, and glamorous private parties. A true stylish local hotspot that will be hard to forget. Bring your camera and empty stomach, you'll need both of those if you visit the Rusty Pelican
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Rusty Pelican Miami Restaurant
3201 Rickenbacker CausewayThis is the spot that Miamians have been using for their romantic dinner dates, spectacular instagram posts, and glamorous private parties. A true stylish local hotspot that will be hard to forget. Bring your camera and empty stomach, you'll need both of those if you visit the Rusty Pelican
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Uber , Metro, Tri-Rail and Bus to get around
Miami is notorious for its traffic during peak times. Taking advantage of Uber, Metro, Tri-Rail and buses are the best way to move around the city without having to worry about parking. Some areas like Coral Gables and Wynwood provide local buses that help tourists move around
Costumbres y cultura
Diverse cultures and customs
We have several cultures and countries mixed into Miami. Depending on where you go you will find a stronger culture of certain countries for example Doral (Venezuela and Colombia), Little Havana (Cuban), Homestead (Mexico).
Qué empacar
Sandals, no sleeve shirts, shorts and bathing suit!
The heat here can be unrelenting during most of the year, so feeling cool will be very important. For those that are not used to the heat, sunblock will be important as well as keeping hydrated. Miami does not take itself to seriously so sandals , crocs or open toe shoes are very much in display throughout the year.
Frases útiles
"Soy Turista" - "Soy TOUR - eee -- STAH"
Letting the locals know you are a tourist will likely help you enjoy the city more. There's a very strong Spanish speaking influence in the city and many will speak only Spanish, depending on where you visit. Saying you're a tourist can make things easier for you and will make us locals quickly change back to speaking English or finding someone who does.