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Miami Travel Guide

Miami’s importance as an international financial and cultural center has elevated Miami to the status of world city. It is also home to one of the largest ports in the United States. The port is often called the “Cruise Capital of the World”.

About Miami

Miami covers an area of 55.3 sq. miles (143.2 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 5.5 million people being the largest city within the South Florida metropolitan area and the fourth largest in the United States.

Deering Estate

Deering EstateFrom the Tequesta Indians to the pioneers of the 1890s to Deering himself, this area of Cutler was a prime location for settlement. Just off of Biscayne Bay, this unique natural setting is home to many rare plants, tropical hammocks and endangered land forests.

Today, you can tour the historic Stone House and the Richmond Cottage or explore the areas at the Environmental Center museum. Admission is USD9 for adults and USD5 for children. Nature tours and canoe trips are also available at an additional cost.

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