Everything about Miami: places, people, food, fauna, travel, communication

Miami is famous for cruises, South Beach, Cuban food, beautiful people (thanks to nature and plastic surgery), wild nightclubs and parties. This is an eclectic, dynamic, fun, exciting city!

Miami climate

The climate of Miami, Florida's southernmost and largest city, is tropical, with pleasantly warm winters and long, humid summers.

Average temperatures range from 20 ° C in January to 29 ° C in July and August.

Miami landmarks

• From shopping to partying, Miami Beach is known for its trendy shops and bars. South Beach can be more expensive than other areas, but it's worth checking out while you're there. This is a typical Miami experience.
• Originally built in 1141 in Segovia, Spain, the Roman Catholic Church was to become part of William Randolph Hirst's California property. The monastery remained in New York until 1954, when businessmen bought it and assembled it in Miami.
• The Coral Castle is a unique landmark built by a citizen of Latvian origin named Ed Lidskalnin as a monument to his beloved. After 28 years of effort, he presented his 1,100-tonne coral creation to the world.
• Everglades National Park has 1.5 million acres of swamps, prairie, subtropical jungle. It is one of the most unique public parks in the United States and is home to 14 rare endangered species. Entrance is $ 30 for a private car and $ 15 for a pedestrian / cyclist.
• Little Havana is Miami's Cuban neighborhood centered around Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street). Dine in one of the small restaurants, stroll the busy streets or dance salsa.
• No visit to Miami is complete without a stop at the 0.2 km² historic Vizcaya estate. This European-style mansion provides an insight into early 20th century South Florida life. It was built by industrialist James Deering to showcase wealth: the house is filled with antique furniture, artwork, tapestries. The formal garden with an area of 40.4 thousand square meters was built following the example of the French Versailles, but with palm trees, rare orchids, Cuban limestone.
• In addition to the famous South Beach, there are many unspoilt places around Miami: excellent beaches Virginia South Beach, Haulover Beach (the only legal nude beach), Bill Bugs Cape Florida State Park .
• Miami has a very active nightlife and if you like clubs, Miami is one of the best places in the world for clubbing. Usually, entry to clubs costs $ 20-30, and most drinks are around $ 10 per glass. Visit E11even (open 24/7), LIV Miami (most famous club) or Basement Miami (with ice rink and bowling alleys).
• Explore the Florida Keys : This archipelago stretches along southern Florida and offers stunning white sand beaches, palm fringed, first-class oceanfront properties. Visit nearby Key Biscayne , the northernmost island just 15 minutes from the city, where you will find several gorgeous waterfront parks, a scenic bike path, great views of Miami, and several swimming spots. If you want to spend the whole day, take it with food, visit Krendonch park, swim in the eastern part of the Key. However, you will need to arrange your own transportation to get there.
• The Fruit and Spice Park contains 500 species of fruit and spice plants and trees on 30 acres of land. The park with a beautiful layout and many shady paths often hosts festivals, but you can just walk and enjoy nature.
• Coral Gables , one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the entire United States, with beautiful boulevards, lush trees, luxurious mansions. George Merrick designed the area in the 1920s and all buildings still follow the style that Merrick designed. In addition to admiring the architecture, take a look at the Tropical Botanical Gardens, Lowe Art Museum, or the lavish Venetian Swimming Pool .
• Historic Art Deco District - Miami Beach is known for its concentration of over 800 Art Deco buildings within one square mile. Consider joining a walking tour that takes you past light-colored stucco buildings, restored to match historical documents from the early 20th century.
• The HistoryMiami Museum takes visitors through the history of the city from the time it was still a swamp filled with mosquitoes, to the moment it turned into the modern bustling metropolis that it is today. The exhibits tell about the history of football, local folklore and more.
• Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden with an area of 0.3 km² - a place of growing tropical plants, flowers, trees. You can explore the area on foot or take the 45-minute tram tour. The Wings of the Tropics exhibition offers 40 different types of butterflies.
• Wynwood is a former industrial area that has become a fashionable playground for graffiti, street art, shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, galleries. Wynwood's walls are adorned with a collection of 40 murals from some of the world's best street artists.
• The Frost Science Museum , refurbished in 2017, is a state-of-the-art museum with four different science buildings, including a planetarium and a three-story aquarium. The aquarium will take you from the surface of the aquatic world of South Florida to the deepest depths, where there is everything from sharks to tuna to tropical fish. Entrance - $ 30.
• The Perez Art Museum is one of the largest museums of modern art in the city, and its new building on the Biscayne Quay is striking in size. The constantly changing collection (from paintings to kinetic sculptures) has been collected for almost 80 years, the garden with hanging sculptures in the open air has been collected for 2 months.

10 Best Meals in Miami

1. Rock Crab + Joe's Lime Pie - For over 100 years, this legendary South Beach restaurant has been the perfect place to sample huge crustaceans in a family style. Pro tip: No lunch here is complete without a slice of lime pie.
2. Cookies at Night Owl - Diners are drawn to the fun flavors of the ever-changing menu: crispy cinnamon toast, birthday cake or pumpkin spice. The hit parade leader is Ave Maria with a heart of guava, Maria crispy biscuits, white chocolate chips and cream cheese.
3. Artelon Chicken, Yardbird Waffles - Don't forget to add honey hot sauce and bourbon maple syrup!
4. Cubano at Versailles - Burger with sweet ham, fried pork and Swiss cheese, spread with mustard, on toasted Cuban bread.
5. Pork Sandwich at Shorty's BAR-BQ , a log cabin-style restaurant that has been in operation since 1951, serving pork dishes and coleslaw.
6. Coyo Tacos - It's hard to improve tacos, but the combination of pork, fried pineapple, hot onions works wonders.
7. Juices or smoothies at El Palacio De Los Jugos are fresh smoothies with flavors ranging from watermelon to mamonchillo chino (a defiantly tart lychee-like fruit).
8. La Carreta's signature grilled pork sandwich is best paired with homemade crispy plantain chips and a sweet papaya cocktail.
9. Nitro Cold Brew All Day in the city center offers strong nitrogen shots to add a light sizzle and creamy texture.
10. A Melt at Ms. Cheezious - No matter how old we are, there is nothing better than a really good grilled cheese! Try grilled chicken and waffle tal (crispy chicken and cheddar on homemade buttermilk waffles with country sauce and maple syrup).

Transport in Miami

Getting around on public transport Miami can seem like a daunting task: it is a big city, and if you want to visit the best bars in Wynwood, the best restaurants in Little Havana, and still have time to walk along the beach, you will need transportation. Fortunately, the city rail, free trolleybuses, buses and taxis make getting around Miami easy.

Buses

The bus system is the largest integrated transport system in the city. Buses are clean and air conditioned, but they run on busy routes and may run on unreliable schedules. Service frequency depends on the route, time and day of the week: every 10-15 minutes or every 45 minutes. One-way bus fares start at $ 2.25, and children less than 106.6 cm tall travel for free. Prices for different buses and routes can fluctuate by 25 cents or so, but no more than $ 3.

Trolleybuses

The Miami Trolleybus is a great free way to get around certain areas of the city. These orange and green cars operate in Allapatt, Downtown, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Way, Edgewater, Little Havana, Overtown, Wynwood and other cities. Trolleybuses leave from 6:30 am on weekdays, run until 19:00, 20:00, 23:00.

City railroad

• Metromover is one of three Miami-Dade train lines (Metromover, Metrorail and Tri-Rail). The Metromover is the smallest of the three, but the most efficient and convenient if you're lucky enough to be in the Downtown or Brickell area. The elevated electric monorail runs along two very short rings - inner and outer - around the city center (Mon-Thu, from 5 to 23 hours, Fri - from 5 to 00, Sat - from 6 to 00, Sun - from 6 to 23.00). Travel is free, helps to get around the terrible traffic in the city center and Brickell, as well as stops in the center, Bayfront Park.
• Metrorail is the larger and more complex cousin of Metromover. A system of overground trains, with a length of almost 40 km, runs from Palmetto (north) to Dadeland (south). One trip costs $ 2.25, but you need to purchase an EASY Card or ticket, cash is not accepted.
• The largest of Miami's rail systems is Tri-Rail , which connects three counties: Miami, Broward, Palm Beach. The road follows an almost straight north / south line from Miami to West Palm Beach, suitable for those looking to travel long distances. The road connects with some Metrorail stops - you need an EASY Card or paper ticket.
• Taxis are not very popular with locals - they can be expensive and unreliable. Prices start at around $ 2.5. Taxis are a good choice when leaving the airport.
• Local discovery - Freebee electric cars , reminiscent of fancy golf carts. As the name suggests, the ride is free, but tipping is still recommended. Taxis operate in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Downtown, Brickell, Wynwood, Miami Lakes and much of Miami Beach.

Mobile communications and Internet in Miami

Miami is one of AT&T 's most efficient 5G cities and slowest for T-Mobile 5G . In both cases, carriers say they have high frequency 5G in the millimeter wave band somewhere in Miami, but 4G is the best choice for AT&T, T-Mobile. Verizon's dominance in South Florida continues whether you're using 4G or 5G. On 4G, the average speed is faster than AT&T.