Miami United States

Tropical monsoon

• Airport

  Miami International Airport (MIA) · 13 km west of downtown, 18 km from South Beach

• Transfers

  Metrorail + Mover (30-40 min to downtown, $2.25) · Miami Beach Express Bus (150) (45-60 min to South Beach, $2.65) · SuperShuttle (30-60 min, $22-35) · Taxi (20-40 min, $35-50) · Uber/Lyft (20-40 min, $25-45)

• Transit

  Metrorail, Metromover (free), Metrobus, Miami Trolley (free)

• Tips

  South Beach/Miami Beach very walkable - most don't need car there · Metromover free in downtown but limited route · Miami Trolley free but infrequent and limited routes · Car useful for exploring beyond beach/downtown (Wynwood, Key Biscayne, Everglades) · Traffic heavy on MacArthur Causeway connecting beach to mainland · Many tourists rent car for flexibility despite parking costs

• Walkability

  moderate

• Language

  English, Spanish (bilingual city)

• Currency

  US Dollar ($, USD)

• Customs

  Latin American cultural influence · Beach and nightlife culture · Art Deco preservation · Bilingual environment - Spanish as common as English · Late-night dining and party culture · Fashion and appearance conscious

• Etiquette

  Greeting kisses on cheek common in Latin culture · Dress stylishly - appearance matters · Be patient - "Miami time" is relaxed · Spanish helpful but not required · Beach etiquette - respect personal space

• Visa

  ESTA required for visa waiver program countries ($21, apply online). Others need visa.

• Power

  120V, 60Hz · A, B

• Healthcare

  Excellent facilities (Jackson Memorial, Mount Sinai, Baptist). Very expensive - insurance essential.

• Safety

  MODERATE · South Beach and tourist areas generally safe but stay alert · Car break-ins and theft common - don't leave valuables in vehicle · Some neighborhoods unsafe (Liberty City, Overtown, Little Haiti at night) · Beach theft common - don't leave belongings unattended · Pickpockets active in crowded areas and on Ocean Drive · Hurricane season June-Nov - monitor weather forecasts · Aggressive nightclub promoters - be cautious of scams

• Emergency

  Police 911 · Ambulance 911