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Immerse yourself in Cuban American culture on Little Havana’s main street, which serves as a major gathering point for the Latino community in Miami. Taste the finest rum in town or grab some churros as you explore the area. You’ll see seniors playing dominoes at Domino Park, as well as plenty of vintage cars, colorful street art, and gift and craft shops along the way. Stroll along the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame and spot the stars of Gloria Estefan, Thalía, and other Hispanic icons. Visit the neighborhood around mid-March to catch the exuberant Calle Ocho Music Festival. – Tripadvisor
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Caroline L
Los Angeles, CA2,322 contributions
Loved Little Havana!
May 2021 • Couples
You will find great food, great music and nice little shops representing Cuban culture here. It’s fun to walk up and down Calle Ocho to see everything from cigar shops to large rooster statues to the walk of fame. This part of Little Havana was probably my favorite part of visiting Miami.
Written May 11, 2021
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elchaco
Houston, TX795 contributions
Walk Around and Enjoy!
Jul 2021
It was fun walking up and down Calle Ocho. Lots of shops, restaurants, and artwork to look at. You can buy cigars, guayaberas, cuban things, food, snap pics with artwork and check out Domino Park, a park where lots of the elders come chill and play dominos. Fun little spot.
Written January 21, 2022
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ray raposo
Miami, FL1,362 contributions
Interesting touristy area to visit
Mar 2020
If you're not from South Florida you'll be astonished at some of the local flavor offered in the Little Havana end of Calle Ocho (8th Street). There are cafes and bars as well as local shops selling cigars and other cuban items. You can go from the Tower Theater, to Ball and Chain bar or Domino Park, all around the same 15th Avenue block. You for sure want to sample some cuban food at one of the restaurants, El Pub, El Exquisito, or Esquina de la Fama. On the weekends it is full of out of town folks mingling with the locals. There a few art galleries worth checking out as well. The sidewalk features a Walk of Fame. There's street parking with Pay-By-Phone, you have to get lucky to find someone leaving to park.
Written March 10, 2020
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,125 contributions
The best way to see Latin Culture
Oct 2022 • Solo
Walking down Calle Ocho made me feel like I was transported to the Islands and/or Central/South America. Tasty foods, fine art, jewelry and clothing await you. If you happen to visit Sundays (Salsero) or Mambo Monday, you are in for a lively dance experience. Churromania@Little Havana had delicious, freshly made churros covered with a light sugar for a traditional taste.
Written November 7, 2022
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Matt_W_Oz
Hong Kong, China63 contributions
Not good enough
Apr 2023 • Friends
It was at best ok. Came with 4 friends form overseas and I was the host. We got seated and ordered beers.
We asked about food and i expected some sort of explanation or how the menu works. Nothing. So we ordered a bit of food. Pastas brabos was rubbish. The calamari was lovely. The tortilla was also poor and strangely covered in mayo I brink. The other tapas were unremarkable. The service required constant waving of arms. Would I go again, no.
Written April 4, 2023
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Melissa B
3 contributions
Great day trip to visit your Hispanic roots!
Oct 2023 • Couples
When you live 2 hours away, this is a fun day trip. Only takes a few hours to sit and have a cafecito, maybe a Cuban sandwich as you walk around. Watch the cigar rolling, head over to Ball and Chain to listen to live music and check out the Celia Cruz display at the old theater!
Written October 4, 2023
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada4,056 contributions
Feeling a little "Cuban"
Mar 2023 • Couples
Calle Ocho or eighth street is the main street of Little Havana and synonymous with the largest celebration of Latino culture and specifically Cuban in the United States. The most popular street in Miami’s Little Havana, there’s little bars, simple restaurants, unique sites and stores that commemorate all things Cuban. You’re bound to come across a tourist or two, but what is more important is that you will not be able to leave without feeling a little “Cuban”.
Written March 25, 2023
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Jen Travels
Detroit, MI5,726 contributions
Little piece of Cuba, but in Miami!
Dec 2021 • Solo
The commercial part of Little Havana sits on this street called Calle Ocho (8th Street).

Lots of restaurants, gift shops, and various other businesses.

Many of the restaurants stay open into the evening, but a lot of the gift shops and such close down once it starts getting dark.

There are many attractions to see along this part of Little Havana, from big roosters to Domino Park to the Bay of Pigs monument, to the Cuban Walk of Fame.

Domino Park itself was closed but you can still see much of it through the fence.

You can purchase everything Cuban, from handmade cigars to cocktails to cuisine.

Written December 24, 2021
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Elfma
Greenwich, CT548 contributions
Top of the Miami List
Feb 2023 • Friends
The heart of the Cuban community in Miami. Yes it's a bit overrun with tourists but still an iconic experience unique to this beautiful city. Go at night for sure, have a meal, enjoy the music, walk around and enjoy the neon and the vibe. Felt very safe, lots of Cuban families.
Written February 24, 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,655 contributions
Central part of the tourist trap
Jan 2020
Calle Ocho is the main part of the Cuban neighborhood called little Havana. It has nothing in common with the original Havana, but some cigar and souvenir shops and Cubans living in side street.
Imo its Miami's biggest tourist trap. Best of Calle Ocho are several very good restaurants with reasonable prices.
Written February 4, 2020
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