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Miami

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Local Greeting

Hey / Hola (Spanish widely spoken)

How locals say hello in Miami

Best Time to Visit

Winter (Dec–April) β€” avoid hurricane season (June–Nov)

Must Eat

Cuban sandwichCevicheStone crab clawsArroz con polloCafecito (Cuban espresso)

Local Tip

Miami is actually two cities β€” Miami Beach (the island) and Miami proper (the mainland). Most visitors want Miami Beach.

Origin Story

Modern
πŸ“… Founded 1896By Henry Flagler (railway magnate) and Julia Tuttle (settler who convinced him)

The Tequesta people lived at the Miami River mouth for thousands of years before Spanish explorers arrived. The modern city was born from a quirk of agriculture: the Great Freeze of 1894–95 destroyed Florida's citrus crops β€” except Julia Tuttle's grove in the south. She sent fresh orange blossoms to railroad tycoon Flagler, convincing him to extend his railway south. Miami incorporated on July 28, 1896 with 300 residents β€” the only major American city founded by a woman.

Fun Fact

Over 70% of Miami residents speak Spanish as their primary language β€” it's the only major US city where English is not the dominant language.

Cultural Dos

  • βœ“Learn basic Spanish greetings
  • βœ“Visit Wynwood Walls for street art
  • βœ“Eat Cuban food in Little Havana

Cultural Don'ts

  • βœ•Drive during rush hour (it's brutal)
  • βœ•Underestimate the heat and humidity
  • βœ•Skip the Art Deco Historic District

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