Little Havana
- Address:SW 8th Street, between Cuban Memorial Boulevard and SW 18 Avenue, Miami
- Admission:Free
Cultural Experience, Good Place to Eat, Live Music, Must-Do Experience, People Watching, Popular with Locals, Neighborhood
2:05 AM Sunday, May 27
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A vibrant Hispanic culture permeates everything in Little Havana - colorful murals, monuments to heroes past and present, elderly men playing dominoes as they discuss politics, and cigar rollers deeply at work amidst Little Havana’s ever-present aroma of Cuban coffee. These scenes of daily Little Havana life play out amidst a backdrop of Little Havana’s pulsating music, vibrant storefronts, unique art galleries and quaint restaurants.
The neighborhood’s colorful spirit unfolds on Calle Ocho, Little Havana’s bustling main street, packed with shops and restaurants. Farther down Calle Ocho, between SW 15th and 17th avenues, the Arts District contains a string of studios and galleries that showcase some of the best Latin American art in the country. Nearby, the Bay of Pigs Museum & Library enshrines the crew of the ill-fated Bay of Pigs invasion. The two blcoks SW 13th street, south of Calle Ocho, contain a series of monuments of Cuban patriots and freedom fighters.
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The day was well paced (some waiting).
We did the Biscayne Bay cruise in the AM and our guide was very informative, knowledegable and had a sense of humor. There were drinks and snacks for purchase. The afternoon took us to many sights you only read about and viewed homes of the rich and famous from the land side that you had seen in the AM from the water. Lunch in Little Havana, drive through Cocoanut Grove, etc. ,etc. Very enjoyable.
I LOVED IT!! There are not enough words to describe how great it was! The tour guide was great and you could tell that he really loves Miami and wanted us to love it too. He was full of great information and showed us the best parts of South Beach, Downtown and Coral Gables. He went out of his way to show us unique sights, like the oldest hotel in South Beach. We even went to Little Havana, to Domino Park, and had some Cuban coffee! Bayside was beautiful, but I didn't have enough time there. I will have to go again myself. The cruise was good, but I did have to stand up to see some of the sights. The best part was the close up view of Fisher Island. Continue Reading »
Tour company was on time - even early! The staff was friendly and courteous. Some parts of the city tour didn't really take you anywhere, they just drove you through a park or area and pointed. Little Havana was totally not worth the stop. I would have rather stopped in one of the parks we saw. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The Miami River separates Little Havana from downtown Miami on the northeast border. The center of Little Havana is Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), between NW 22nd Avenue and SW 10th Avenue. You can get to Little Havana via the Metromover train or by bus. If you’re coming by car, take I-95 to NW 7th Street.
