Miami

International visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries can stay up to 90 days without a visa (requires ESTA authorization). Citizens of other countries need a B-2 tourist visa. Canadian and Mexican citizens have simplified entry requirements. Check requirements at travel.state.gov.

By Air: Miami International Airport (MIA) is the main gateway, 13km west of downtown. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is 40km north and often has cheaper flights.

By Car: I-95 runs north-south, connecting to Fort Lauderdale and other Florida cities.

English is the primary language. Spanish is widely spoken - Miami is a bilingual city with a large Latin American population. Many signs and services are in both languages.

US Dollar (USD). Credit cards accepted everywhere. ATMs widely available. Tipping is customary: 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, $2-5 for rideshare drivers.

Metrorail: Elevated train connecting downtown to suburbs (single ride $2.25).

Metromover: Free automated people mover in downtown/Brickell.

Buses: Extensive network covering entire metro area.

Uber/Lyft: Widely available and affordable.

Trolley: Free trolley service in some neighborhoods.

Walking: South Beach, Wynwood, and Brickell are walkable neighborhoods.

Metrorail: Orange Line from MIA to downtown (20 min, $2.25).

SuperShuttle: Shared shuttles ($15-25 per person, 30-45 min).

Uber/Taxi: $25-40 to South Beach (20-30 min), $20-30 to downtown (15-25 min).

From FLL: Tri-Rail + Metrorail connection (60-75 min, $5-7) or Uber ($40-60, 45-60 min).