Miami Travel Guide ๐ด๐
First Stop: Vizcaya Museum & Garden ๐ฐ๐ The scenery here is absolutely stunning! ๐คฉ The ticket price is $25๐ซ, and the back garden and seaside views are worth every penny! Second Stop: Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine ๐ด๐ฅ Recommended by a local Miami classmate as the best Cuban food spot, and it didn't disappoint! The seafood stew and sandwiches were delicious, and the calamari rings were pretty good too. ๐ However, the steak was a bit tough and overcooked (we didn't ask, just ordered it well-done...). Oh, and that "banana drink" I ordered? Turned out to be alcohol! ๐ But interestingly, they didn't check my ID here when buying booze~ Third Stop: Little Havana ๐ด๐ฆ Head straight to Azucar Ice Cream - Little Havana. The ice cream portions are huge, and the taste is on point! ๐ But Little Havana itself felt a bit underwhelming. It's just one street filled with clothing stores, jewelry shops, art galleries, and restaurants/bars. ๐ A pretty small neighborhood. Fourth Stop: Bayfront Park ๐๏ธ๐ It was scorching hot here, and there wasn't much to see except the beach, coconut trees, and palm trees. ๐ด However, there was a pretty cool graffiti wall nearby. I also tried the Loop็ฉบไธญ็ฃๆฌๆตฎ (Sky Maglev) experienceโdriverless and free! It took me one stop to the downtown shopping area, but it felt quite deserted there with not many people or shops around. Fifth Stop: South Beach ๐๏ธ๐ We headed back to the island and walked south along Miami Beach. The seaside views were lovely, and by 4-5 PM, it wasn't hot anymoreโjust the perfect temperature! ๐ฅฐ Sixth Stop: Dinner Recommendation - CVI.CHE 105!!! ๐ด๐ฆ This was hands down the best and most satisfying Peruvian meal we had in Miami! Remember to book a table a day in advance~ The steak was amazing! ๐ฅฉ And the grilled, marinated squid tentacles were a hit too! A truly satisfying meal~ The most mind-blowing thing about Miami is the distances! ๐ On the map, it looks like you could walk everywhere, but in reality, it takes 40-50 minutes to get somewhere. The scale is really deceiving! You think you're just two traffic lights away, but it still takes 10+ minutes by taxi! So, always check the distances beforehand and plan accordingly. Plus, with this heat, you can't really go on a half-hour power walk. You'll literally melt! But I just love the blue sea and the warm weather here. ๐ Soon, I'll be back in Boston's icy winter. โ๏ธ #BeachWallpapers #BlueSoothingScenery #BeachSandViews