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Before you go
Your trip to Homestead.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Homestead – Flórida Destination Miami and Everglades
How to get there
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Miami International Airport (MIA) Miami · 55 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From MIA, drive south; the parks' visitor centers have different access points from Homestead.
How many days
Two days: one for the southern Everglades sector and another for Biscayne depending on boat operations.
When to go
For Homestead, November to April is usually the least humid period; in summer, June to September, plan breaks for heat and rain. Hurricanes can affect the region between June and November.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Car is the practical option for park access; tours should include round-trip transport to the correct boarding point.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Homestead
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Morning
Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail
Start with Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail, with entry and transport already arranged. Set priorities for Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail based on the group's profile and requirements.
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Afternoon
Continuation of Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail
Stay on the Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail circuit and spread remaining areas after a break. Homestead afternoons remain dedicated to Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail, without another long-distance visit.
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Late afternoon
Departure from Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail
Finish the Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail route at a feasible pace and use remaining time to return to the base in Homestead; confirm transport before moving away from the entrance.
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Evening
Rest in Homestead
After the day dedicated to Everglades National Park: Royal Palm and Anhinga Trail, keep the night near your lodging in Homestead, without adding another long road stage.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Homestead and start the visit?
From Miami, the land route continues south.
How many days to allocate for Homestead?
Set aside separate days for Everglades and Biscayne.
How to get around during your stay in Homestead?
Natural entrances require a car or an appropriate tour.
Can I visit Everglades and Biscayne on the same day?
It's better to separate them: the roads, boat schedules and natural routes make combining them tight and weather-dependent.