Miami Adventure: 8 Days of Fun in the Sunshine State

Martín Saldarriaga

16 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Miami, FL. Explore world-class museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic city.

Trip to Miami

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Viator

Day 1

$62

$ 15

Marriott's Villas at Doral

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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450-ft-long pier popular for fishing & featuring viewing stations & fish-cleaning facilities.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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Privately owned contemporary-art museum in a 30,000-square-foot minimalist building.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$125

$ 25

Marriott's Villas at Doral

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Paintings, sculpture & multi-media installations showcased in an ultramodern venue with a garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

12 - 18 min

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Contemporary works by emerging & established artists displayed in a repurposed DEA warehouse.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3

$186

$ 30

Marriott's Villas at Doral

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$26

16 - 20 min

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Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

8 - 10 min

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Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$88

9 - 11 min

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CVI.CHE 105 Invites you to enjoy the most exquisite traditional peruvian dishes in a modern presentation, in a chilled and pleasant environment where excellent food and great service are combined in order to make your lunch or dinner an enjoyable experience.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

$170

$ 20

Marriott's Villas at Doral

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

15 - 18 min

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The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

Eclectic industrial design collection in a 1927 building, plus lectures, films & arts events.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

18 - 22 min

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Tucked under the Neo Lofts in the historic Miami River hood just west of I-95, and helmed by chef Felipe from old-school Miami landmark Casa Juancho, Pata Negra rocks an evolving menu of regional Spanish faves bolstered by hard-to-get hog, and feels like a shadowy basement spot in Barcelona.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$36

11 - 16 min

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Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

$208

$ 20

Marriott's Villas at Doral

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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A former Victorian estate, this 5-acre bayfront park hosts a mangrove forest & an Old Florida house.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Sizable horticultural destination with a guided tour via tram, water features & a butterfly exhibit.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$63

37 - 45 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$48

8 - 12 min

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Landmark outdoor garden with sculptures handcarved by one man from more than 1,000 tons of coral.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$45

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6

$186

$ 25

Marriott's Villas at Doral

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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At UM campus, small museum showcasing art from ancient & baroque to American, with special events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

26 - 32 min

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Venezuelan Cuisine /Latin American/ Arepas / fast food / burger / Salads.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

16 - 23 min

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Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$55

6 - 8 min

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Combining old world charm with a fresh face, Miami's secret gem, EL CARAJO proudly serves tapas with a variety of traditional and modern flavors. We boast a selection of over 1500 wines, 150 beers and 40 sakes from every corner of the globe. ¡Del carajo se ve lo mejor!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7

$93

$ 20

Marriott's Villas at Doral

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center

The story of Cuba is told via rotating art, music performances & a bar specializing in rum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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One of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks, the theater hosts movies, educational programs & exhibits.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Documents & artifacts about the failed Cuban invasion are displayed in a house staffed by veterans.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

13 - 16 min

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Residential development on an artificial island with restaurants, parks & sports facilities.

No time set

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Free

15 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 8

$130

$ 20

Marriott's Villas at Doral

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

18 - 22 min

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Housed on FIU's campus, museum displaying photos, prints & work by Latin American artists.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Offering over 50 loose leaf teas, organic coffee, frappes, smoothies, Italian sodas, panini, salads, wraps, bowls, desserts, FREE WiFi and board games.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $1330 In total

Activities & Food:$1158

Transport:$172