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The City

Miami is the principal, central, and most populous city of the South Florida metropolitan area and the 42nd largest city in the United States. The city was ranked as “America’s Cleanest City” in 2008 and in 2010 was ranked seventh in terms of finance, commerce, culture, entertainment, fashion, education, and other sectors.


Tourism

Miami has many top sporting facilities and is a popular choice for active travellers of all ages and skill levels. The beaches and sparkling waters of the city attract many boating enthusiasts, fishermen, divers and water sports aficionados.

Airport

Miami International Airport is one of the busiest international airports in the world and caters to over 35 million passengers annually. Miami International is the busiest airport in Florida, and is the United States' second-largest international port of entry for foreign air.

Airlines

International flights from South Africa to Miami:

What to see

  • Zoo Miami – More than 2,000 animals, representing over 500 species (Over 40 endangered species)
  • Miami Seaquarium – 38-acre tropical paradise with 8 different marine animal shows
  • Everglade National Park – largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasts rare and endangered species
  • Miami Children’s Museum – 14 exciting galleries full of interactive and bilingual exhibits
  • Jungle Island - home for 1,100 tropical birds, 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers, and the best trained bird show in the world
  • Monkey Jungle – A total of 30 species of primates including gibbons, guenons and spider monkeys
  • Coral Castle – Sculpture garden in stone, hand-carved 1,100 tons of coral rock by one man, Edward Leedskalnin from 1923 to 1951.

Events

Due to our mild weather year-round, Miami is a hot spot for national and international events and festivals

  • Miami Art Deco Weekend – Arts and culture of the Art Deco era (approx. 1925-1945).
  • Miami Beach Antique Show – World's largest indoor antique show, with more than 800 of the most established dealers in the world
  • Miami Film Festival -complimentary movie al fresco, right at the water's edge on Bal Harbour beach.
  • The Summer Groove – five-day weekend fundraising event that has something for everyone: golf, comedy, concert, benefit dinner, youth summit, youth basketball clinic and sports conference, a free block party, an all-star basketball game and numerous exclusive functions.
  • Festival Miami - annual music festival that opens the South Florida arts season.

Accommodation

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General Information

There are three straightforward ways to handle payments: cash, US-dollar traveller’s and credit/debit cards. If you prefer cash, try to change most of it in your own country before you arrive in Miami, as exchange rates here are notoriously skimpy. If you must change money in Miami, do it at banks.

Weather

Miami has a tropical monsoon climate with hot and humid summers and short, warm winters. Winter temperatures Average at around 20°C with lows of around 10°C. Summer temperatures average at around 21 to 25°C with highs between 29 and 35°C.

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