Miami
United States · Country profile
Miami is the great tropical city of the American south-east, the sun-drenched metropolis of the bay where the art deco pastels of the South Beach, the skylines of the downtown and the enormous Latin energy of the neighbourhoods meet the warm turquoise of the Atlantic. The city and its metro region hold the beaches of the island, the mangrove keys and the Everglades of the back country, and the whole runs on the Cuban, the Caribbean and the international life that have made Miami the gateway of the Americas. The art deco historic district, the contemporary museums and the famous neon nights of the city, along with the galleries and the restaurants of the Wynwood and the Little Havana, give it a cultural life as rich as any in the country. Bright, fast and deeply Latin, Miami is the American city of the sun and the sea.
About Miami
Miami is a city in United States. The city's documented population is around 455,000 people. For visitors from abroad, the local currency is the US Dollar (USD) and English is spoken; the dialling code is +1. It is served by 1 airport in our guide: Miami International Airport.
The Art Deco, the Water and the Latin Energy of the Bay
Miami is a bright, humid, deeply Latin city of the sun where the beaches, the art deco hotels and the enormous energy of the everyday set the pace. The famous South Beach and the ocean front hold the postcard face, while the neighbourhoods of the Little Havana, the Wynwood arts and the central business district carry the real, current life of the metropolis. The car drives the wider region, from the keys to the Everglades. It is a city of the style and the spectacle, and its nightlife, its food and its extraordinary cultural mix give it a vitality that few American cities can match.
The Mild Winters, the Hurricane Season and the Car of the Region
The city is hot and humid for much of the year, with the mild winters the best season and the hurricane danger of the late summer a real factor of the planning. The car is useful for the metro region, though the beaches, the design districts and the key neighborhoods can be crossed by ride apps and the free trolleys. The art deco district, the museums of the design and the neighbourhood walks are the essential circuit, and the kayaks and the boat trips of the bay and the keys fill the water days. The US dollar is the currency, the Spanish is spoken everywhere alongside the English and the cards work everywhere, and the city is safe in its tourist areas with the usual care at night.
The South Beach, the Little Havana and the Nightlife of the City
The art deco district of the South Beach, with its pastel hotels and its geometric facades of the thirties, is the great architectural walk of the region, and the ocean drive with its cafes and its constant parade is the famous stage. The neighborhood of the Little Havana, the centre of the Cuban exile culture of the city, holds the domino parks, the cigar shops and the coffee counters of the everyday, while the arts district of the Wynwood holds the enormous murals and the galleries of the new street art. The Everglades and the keys, with their airboats, their mangroves and the beaches of the chain of the islands, are the classic day trips, and the nightlife of the city, from the clubs of the beach to the concerts of the bay, runs long and loud.
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- Country
- United States
- Population
- 455,000
- Coordinates
- 25.7959, -80.2870
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Region
- North America
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Country code
- US
Entry requirements for United States
Visa status for travellers from common origins visiting United States for tourism.
Getting to Miami
Airports we list for Miami:
Other airports in the area:
- Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International AirportFLL≈ 34 km from Miami
- Orlando International AirportMCO≈ 310 km from Miami
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International AirportATL≈ 959 km from Miami
- Charlotte Douglas International AirportCLT≈ 1,049 km from Miami
- Washington Dulles International AirportIAD≈ 1,487 km from Miami
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Frequently asked questions
Is Miami the capital of United States?
No — the capital of United States is Washington, D.C..
What currency do I need in Miami?
The local currency is the US Dollar (USD). Languages spoken in United States include English.
What is the dialling code for United States?
The international dialling code for United States is +1.
Which airport should I fly into for Miami?
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the airport we list for Miami.
How far is Miami from the nearest airport?
Miami is about 34 km from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport.
Do I need a visa to visit United States?
It depends on your passport. For the origins we track, the current tourism visa status is Argentina (visa required), Japan (e-visa), Morocco (visa required), Singapore (e-visa) and South Korea (e-visa). Check the entry requirements tool for your own nationality.
Flying out of Miami? Check the entry requirements for your destination in our entry requirements tool before you fly.