miami
Miami is a city of many cultures . This is partly thanks to its close proximity to the Caribbean . Founded in 1896 , it became home first to Bahamians , who travelled here in search of construction and culinary work ; Haitian immigrants , feeling their country ’ s harsh political regime in the 1960s and 70s ; and Cubans opposed to Fidel Castro ’ s regime . Visitors from Jamaica , the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean nations also put down roots here , making it a true melting pot .
While most visitors to the Magic City gravitate toward its beaches , to get a true taste of Miami , you ’ ll need to travel beyond the tourist hotspots — to neighbourhoods like Little Haiti , Little Havana , Coconut Grove and Wynwood , where generations of immigrants from the Caribbean built new lives for themselves .
Little Havana ’ s Calle Ocho is the centre of Cuban life in the city , and a walk down the vibrant street yields a cornucopia of sights and sounds . Here , you can purchase a hand-rolled cigar or enjoy some sugar cane juice pressed to order at one of the many fruit stands lining the
From left : Thai-style charred cabbage chicken salad at The Katherine Restaurant ; the vibrant Wynwood Art District
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