| Miami is a vibrant city teaming with Cuban | | | | proximity to Mexico and the Caribbean makes |
| culture, lush everglade wildlife and | | | | for an eclectic melting pot of Latin spice |
| magnificent beaches bordering the Atlantic | | | | and excitement. Known as the "Gateway to the |
| Coastline. Miami is the only major U.S. city | | | | Americas," Miami has many cultural and |
| to be founded and planned by a woman, Julia | | | | linguistic ties to North, South and Central |
| Tuttle, who hailed from Cleveland. Upon her | | | | America and to the Caribbean, and almost all |
| father's death in 1891, she took over his | | | | major foreign countries have consulates in |
| citrus plantation along the Miami River. | | | | Miami. |
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| Miami is a thriving tourist hub, offering | | | | Part of Miami's popularity may lie in its |
| Latin flavor and Art Deco surroundings. The | | | | subtropical climate and Gulf Stream warmth. |
| city thrives on its cool and hip mystique and | | | | The pleasant year-round temperatures provide |
| its nightclub scene is vibrant and happening. | | | | the perfect medium for the area's plethora of |
| It is the second largest city in Florida | | | | activities, attractions and beaches. |
| behind Jacksonville, and the state's | | | | |