Character, personality, history and geographical location.
If there is a word that accurately comes close to Miami, it is generosity, a generosity that continues to expand and diversify.
Clean, wide and extremely warm beaches with indescribable sunsets, infinite options for having fun at night, first class entertainment, as well as an extensive list of spots and places to enjoy art or an aesthetic experience, make it one of the world's most epicenters. desired and fascinating in the world.
In addition, its Latin American presence nourishes and complexifies it in such a way that today the crosses and mixtures of flavors and cultures are naturally assimilated.
Today, the best Cuban, Puerto Rican, Venezuelan or Colombian food can be found in an even more avant-garde format and also enhanced outside its place of origin, in Miami.
Recognized for being a city in constant transformation, the reformulation of its artistic and cultural ecosystem has made it an important destination for contemporary art since the late 1990s.
It is not for nothing that the arrival of Art Basel, one of the most important art fairs in the world, celebrates its two decades of existence in Miami in 2022, placing special emphasis on what some have called “the Latino diaspora”.
In this sense, the closing of the year in the city promises a dynamism nourished by options and alternatives to fully enjoy this jewel of South Florida.
If Art Basel or another reason is calling you to Miami in the first days of December, but you still can't decide what else to do, tour, visit or try, here we share some options that are "the other art" of Miami.
Take note.
In Miami, the city is also part of the artistic expression of its inhabitants.
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Taking into account the three days of Art Basel, from Thursday, December 1 to Saturday, December 3, 2022, these 8 options will complement up to a minimum of five days of stay to best address the character, personality and fascination for which Miami is recognized.
If we increase our trip by 2 days, we still have more places to visit in Miami.
Among them, the Ocean Drive neighborhood, which has a lot of atmosphere and is characterized by its Art Deco-style buildings that were built in the mid-20th century.
We can also opt for urban art by visiting the Wynwood neighborhood, which has a large number of art galleries and a park in which the graffiti on its walls is the protagonist.
If we want to do some shopping, Bayside and Lincoln Rd are good places to do it thanks to its many stores.
1. A Hispanic-fusion dish
Miami is the perfect option to try the Hispanic evolution of food.
From street food to the most prestigious restaurants, the city has the generosity and open-mindedness to assimilate and engage in culinary dialogue with other cultures.
Try some reinvented braised beef ribs from the Cuban heart at Café La Trova (one of the 50 best bars in the world).
Craving something more daring?
Grab some light and crispy cauliflower fries drizzled with truffle-almond Parmesan sauce, or order a spicy tuna roll made from watermelon at Planta South Beach;
How about getting into some delicious and exclusive caipirinhas prepared at your table in the famous El Bazar restaurant by the already iconic Michelin-starred chef José Andrés.
Every corner is a dish, but in South Beach you will find the most surprising side of food, without a doubt.
2. Key Biscayne
A paradise within another.
Key Biscayne or Key Biscayne is an island located south of Miami Beach, between the bay of the same name and the Atlantic Ocean.
In addition to the possibility of bathing and enjoying its calm waters, on this island you can do some snorkeling, visit its famous lighthouse and visit two natural parks full of sublimated natural magic: Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
3. Botanical Garden
In Miami, the influence of the botanical explorations of the past at the hands of some European figures is more alive than ever, whether through their experimentation in the form of cocktails, gardens or the local aromatic industry.
The iconic Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden is an example of this, and in it you can explore more than 33 hectares of gardens with all kinds of exotic plants and trees, founded by the famous David Fairchild in 1938.
4.Wynwood
In addition to its wide range of galleries, events and museums around contemporary art, any visit to Miami, whether with artistic interests or not, definitely points to one of Miami's favorite neighborhoods: Wynwood, an area made up mostly of industrial warehouses with an apparently wild environment, but that before a closer look explodes into a large-format public gallery.
It is also the liveliest area of Miami, since in addition to being a museum that changes month to month, you can also enjoy its restaurants, shops, art galleries, and street food stalls.
The spirit of Miami is concentrated in this obligatory stop.
Miami's offering is strong, broad and diverse, allowing it to risk and propose at an impressive rate.
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5.Ocean Drive
If you are a fan of architecture and especially of Art Deco, the artistic movement that emerged in the 1920s, Ocean Drive is something you have to visit at least once in your life.
Constructions in the shape of cubes, spheres and straight lines, moldings on the ceilings, tropical colors and pastel tones and neon signs today are part of the "color" of the most cool city in Florida.
A 90-minute visit to the southern end of Ocean Drive, between 6th and 7th streets, will suffice to appreciate the iconic Park Central Hotel, the Colony Hotel, the Waldorf Towers Hotel, the Art Deco District Welcome Center, the famous Carlyle, the McAlpin Hotel, among others.
6.Little Havana
The Hispanic population in Miami is the largest in number in the entire United States and Cubans lead the presence in the Florida city.
Not for nothing, the Latin Quarter is called Little Havana, an ideal place to go through Calle Ocho and try a good Cuban sandwich, buy cigars or see how people gather to play dominoes.
Obviously the mojitos are of the first order and the street festivities are recurrent, loud and smiling.
Miami's layout makes any itinerary comfortable and achievable.
7.Tomorrowland
Miami is one of the few places in the world that caters to design lovers with a neighborhood where artistic, technological and functional interests merge.
In the case of Tomorrowland, we are talking about a physical and virtual installation made up of a series of sculptures, seats and ornamentation focused on collecting and digitally customizing totem poles throughout the neighborhood.
A gem of the already iconic Design District.
8. Beaches
Last but not least, we have one of the vital protagonists of Miami, its beaches.
South Beach is one of the must-see spots, always full of people and style, perfect tans, luxury and beauty under the sun.
Sunny Isles, Lummus, Surfside and Haulover Beach Park are the jewel in the crown, if you are looking for something much more central, with a nudist area included.
Good weather and mobility?
It is essential to go to the Florida Keys for a tour to Key West, since it is about eight hours of travel that are totally worth it: sea, sand and unique landscapes of its kind.
Enjoy a tour that will make you feel at all times that you are traveling the ocean.
