Little Havana is an essential part of life in Miami. It is a sector inhabited almost entirely by Latin-Americans, mainly Cubans.
This popular neighborhood began to take its own life in 1960 when the exodus of Cubans fled from the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro.
Today, the population of Little Havana estimates around 500 thousand people. Spanish is the language primarily spoken within this community.
Many commercial businesses try to give visitors and neighbors a little bit of Cuban flair to remind those of the neighboring island.
In Little Havana you can enjoy typical plates like the famous Cuban Sandwich, the Old Clothes, yucca with mojo, congri and roasted pork, Moors and Christians, and the indispensable coffee with a little bit of milk.
Equally, Cuban handicrafts and the traditional Havana cigars made by hand can be found walking along the streets.
One of the most emblematic places of Little Havana is Domino Park.
A half-open space in which many seniors meet together daily to play dominos, chess, or cards.
One of the most famous social events of the area is the Calle 8 Carnival of Miami Festival.
An annual event which celebrates Latin culture and brings together at least one million people every year.
Another annual event carried out here is the Gay 8 Festival. A meeting that brings together the LGBTQ community near February.
Both activities are displayed in the famous Calle 8.
During both events there is live music which provides a lively atmosphere while visitors can also enjoy excellent Latin food throughout the walk.
Another fun-filled activity in Little Havana is the so-called Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday.
An activity carried out the last Friday of every month throughout many bars and restaurants in the neighborhood.
During Cultural Friday many music bands, theatrical, and artistic groups of every kind are displayed for the enjoyment of entire families.
We advise that if you walk in Little Havana during the day you may find it anticlimactic, but things change completely when you walk it by night.
Give yourself a chance to endure this exciting nightlife!
