Before you go
Your trip to Miami.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Miami – Flórida Destination Miami and Everglades
How to get there
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Miami International Airport (MIA) Miami · 13 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before buying. MIA has an internal train connection to the transportation hub and then Metrorail, as well as taxis and car rental companies.
How many days
Two or three days on the mainland side before adding beaches and natural parks.
When to go
For Miami, November to April is usually the least humid period; in summer, from 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 or hired transport help between neighborhoods. Metrorail and Metromover serve part of the city, but do not take you directly to all attractions.
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 Miami
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Morning
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Devote the start of the itinerary to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Give priority to the main part of the visit and arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in Miami.
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Afternoon
Wynwood Walls
After the break, head to Wynwood Walls. Check access and walk the site without turning the Miami afternoon into a sequence of transfers.
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Late afternoon
Return via the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens area
Finish the walks in the already visited Miami area and return to your accommodation before planning another transfer. Light and weather can change the duration of this stage.
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Evening
Free evening in Miami
Dine near your base in Miami and keep the evening free to rest after the route through Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Wynwood Walls.
2 days in Miami
Day 1
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Morning
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
In this 2-day plan, on day 1 of the 2-day Miami itinerary, start at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens; in the 2-day plan, arrival at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens should respect the access reserved for that day 1 of the 2-day plan.
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Afternoon
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens circuit
In this 2-day plan, continue the visit to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens on day 1; if time and energy remain, Little Havana and Calle Ocho can round out the shift, depending on available access.
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Late afternoon
End of day 1
In this 2-day plan, conclude the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens slot on day 1 and arrange the return to base in Miami, leaving room for the next stage of the 2-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
In this 2-day plan, keep night 1 near your accommodation in Miami; the 2-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Day 2
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Morning
Wynwood Walls
In this 2-day plan, on day 2 of the 2-day Miami itinerary, start at Wynwood Walls; in the 2-day plan, arrival at Wynwood Walls must respect the access reserved for that day 2 of the 2-day plan.
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Afternoon
Wynwood Walls circuit
In this 2-day plan, continue the Wynwood Walls visit on day 2; if time and energy remain, Pérez Art Museum Miami can complete the shift, depending on available access.
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Late afternoon
End of day 2
In this 2-day plan, conclude the Wynwood Walls slot on day 2 and arrange the return to base in Miami, leaving room for the next stage of the 2-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Wynwood Walls
In this 2-day plan, keep night 2 near your accommodation in Miami; the 2-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
3 days in Miami
Day 1
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Morning
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
In this 3-day plan, on day 1 of the 3-day Miami itinerary, start at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens; in the 3-day plan, arrival at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens should respect the access reserved for that day 1 of the 3-day plan.
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Afternoon
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens circuit
In this 3-day plan, continue the visit to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens on day 1; if time and energy remain, Little Havana and Calle Ocho can round out the shift, depending on available access.
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Late afternoon
End of day 1
In this 3-day plan, conclude the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens slot on day 1 and arrange the return to base in Miami, leaving room for the next stage of the 3-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
In this 3-day plan, keep night 1 near your accommodation in Miami; the 3-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Day 2
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Morning
Wynwood Walls
In this 3-day plan, on day 2 of the 3-day Miami itinerary, start at Wynwood Walls; in the 3-day plan, arrival at Wynwood Walls should respect the access reserved for that day 2 of the 3-day plan.
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Afternoon
Wynwood Walls circuit
In this 3-day plan, continue the Wynwood Walls visit on day 2; if time and energy remain, Pérez Art Museum Miami can complete the shift, depending on available access.
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Late afternoon
End of day 2
In this 3-day plan, conclude the Wynwood Walls slot on day 2 and arrange the return to base in Miami, leaving room for the next stage of the 3-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Wynwood Walls
In this 3-day plan, keep night 2 near your accommodation in Miami; the 3-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Day 3
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Morning
Little Havana and Calle Ocho
In this 3-day plan, on day 3 of the 3-day Miami itinerary, start at Little Havana and Calle Ocho; in the 3-day plan, arrival at Little Havana and Calle Ocho should respect the access reserved for that day 3 of the 3-day plan.
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Afternoon
Little Havana and Calle Ocho circuit
In this 3-day plan, continue the visit to Little Havana and Calle Ocho on day 3; if time and energy remain, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science can complete the shift, depending on available access.
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Late afternoon
End of day 3
In this 3-day plan, conclude the Little Havana and Calle Ocho slot on day 3 and arrange the return to base in Miami, leaving room for the next stage of the 3-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Little Havana and Calle Ocho
In this 3-day plan, keep night 3 near your accommodation in Miami; the 3-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
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 Miami and start the visit?
MIA has a connection to the city's transport network.
How many days to set aside for Miami?
Two or three days cover the mainland neighborhoods.
How to get around during your stay in Miami?
Distant neighborhoods require more than walking.
Are Miami and Miami Beach the same place?
They are separate municipalities, linked by roads over the bay; choosing your base changes travel time between the beach and the mainland neighborhoods.
