Miami: 9 curiosities that you surely do not know

Miami it’s more than just glamour, an incredible culinary scene, nightlife and stunning beaches. The Magic City It has its own culture and a rich history that, although short, is full of relevant events and incredible transformations. This global city constantly surprises.

Here are some curiosities of the most important city in the south florida What most don’t know:

Located in the south of South Beachthe Art Deco Historic District of miami beach It has more than 800 buildings of this peculiar style of architecture in less than a square mile (2.6 square kilometers) and houses the largest concentration in the world.

Julia Turtleknown as the miami mom, had a citrus grove in South Florida, which in those days was little more than swamp and mangrove. Turtle managed to convince the railway magnate henry flagler that he extended his railway to the south, and thus, as if by magic, the Magic City was born.

This is a fact that should not surprise you. Miami is the door of the Americasand its location so close to the Caribbean, makes it an ideal starting point for cruises. companies like royal caribbean, Carnival Y Norwegian have their base in port of miami.

often overshadowed by Florida KeysJust to the south, Florida’s cultural capital offers some of the best diving on the entire East Coast, around the Biscayne National Park. Everything is within easy reach from hotels, restaurants and South Beach. Miami has 30 reefs and 40 wrecks in an 8-mile (12.9-kilometer) area.

The mayaimi (also Maymi, Maimi) were Native Americans who lived around Lake Mayaimi (now lake okeechobee) in the area of belle glade, in Florida from the beginning of the Common Era to the 17th or 18th century. In the languages ​​of the Mayaimi tribes, calusa Y TequestaMayaimi means “big water”.

Miami is classified as a global city for its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, and international trade. Due to its global nature, it is not surprising that it houses the largest concentration of international banks in USA.

Although many Cubans and their descendants spread throughout South Florida and beyond, the little havana is still the heart of Cuba in exile, where coffee with milk and cigars still abound. In 2017, the neighborhood was named a national treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservationfor being a symbol of the experience of immigrants in the United States.

Coconut Grove is a sophisticated neighborhood with a bohemian vibe on the coast of Biscayne Bay. This lush, tropical neighborhood is one of the greenest in Miami with tree-lined streets, parks and forests facing the bay. Coconut Grove is also the oldest continuously inhabited district in the city. It was established in 1825 and is home to many of the oldest properties in South Florida.

On December 4, 1954, James McLamore Y david edgerton they opened the first Insta Burger King (now known worldwide as Burger King) at 3090 NW 36th Street in Miami. Currently, the chain has more than 18,000 restaurants around the world.

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