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Miami travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

South Beach and Ocean Drive, Miami
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Common scams in Miami

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Miami, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Miami — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Miami

6 places worth your time in Miami, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Miami →

Top food to try in Miami

6 dishes to eat in Miami, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Miami →

Traditions and customs in Miami

5 customs and traditions in Miami — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Miami →

Getting around Miami

How to travel around Miami — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Miami: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Miami

4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Miami that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Miami — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Miami

2 emergency services in Miami you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Miami — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Miami

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Miami — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Miami — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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