Miami — 3-Day Guide | ThreeDayGuides

Miami is where Caribbean energy, Cuban culture, Art Deco architecture and subtropical wilderness meet — South Beach, Little Havana and the Everglades are all within 30 miles of each other.

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📋 General guide ⭐ Highlights

Art Deco South Beach, Little Havana & Wynwood

PAMM Museum, Vizcaya Villa & Brickell Skyline

Everglades Airboat & Biscayne Snorkel

📋 General 3-day guide ⭐ Highlights

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Language	English and Spanish equally dominant; Haitian Creole and Portuguese also widely spoken
Currency	US Dollar (USD); cards universal; cash for parking meters and smaller Cuban restaurants
Transport	Car recommended for day trips; Metromover free downtown; Uber/Lyft reliable; Citi Bike rental for South Beach; free trolleys in Wynwood, Brickell and Coral Gables
Best time	Nov–Apr dry season (25–28°C, low humidity); Dec for Art Basel; Jun–Oct hurricane season and very humid; Jan–Feb can be cool evenings but uncrowded
Getting in	Miami International Airport (MIA) — direct flights worldwide; Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 45 min north for cheaper flights; Tri-Rail connects FLL to Downtown Miami
Tipping	18–20% at restaurants standard; $1–2 per bag at hotels; valet parking attendants $2–5; Uber tip optional but appreciated
Safety	Tourist areas (South Beach, Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Brickell) very safe; Overtown and Liberty City at night with caution; car break-ins at tourist parking lots common — leave nothing visible
Budget tips	Beach is free; Pérez Art Museum free last Friday of month; Miami Beach trolley free; Cuban lunch at local spots under $12; South Beach hotel costs the most — stay in Brickell or Wynwood and commute