Private tour in Miami Maria P

Best Little Havana Walking Tour with the Great Granddaughter of Cuba's Second President!

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Maria P.

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Not only was I raised in Miami but I'm also a real estate agent so I'm familiar with every crevice and corner of the Magic City. My family had a travel agency so I know the tourism industry well and know exactly what world travelers are looking for when they visit a new city. I LOVE Miami as well as sharing my passion for it with tourists. By the time I was 18, I was planning and escorting tours of 50-75 guests all over the world. I know firsthand exactly what world travelers expect out of a tour and from their guide, a first class experience that imparts a lot of local information while having an exciting time with a knowledgeable and fun local. I have a rapport with every store and restaurant along Calle Ocho in Little Havana, and in South Beach, I know where the bodies are buried. Literally. I know where ghosts like to haunt and the best watering holes to hear the tales of Al Capone and the Cocaine Cowboys. On a more personal note, I moved to NYC when I was 24. While being there for 30 years, I got married, had two boys who are now men, I was the managing editor of a magazine, the executive director of a chamber of commerce, wrote a sitcom pilot for the FOX network, produced a documentary for PBS, published my own newsletter for the Cuban exile community, was featured in a book about successful Latinas, gave many keynote speeches and served on many business panels. I moved back ten years ago to take care of my aging mother and now on top of selling houses and taking tourists all over Miami, I teach yoga classes at LA Fitness, paint pop art that sells at exhibitions and love to cook exciting recipes from scratch. Interestingly enough, I'm the great granddaughter of Cuba's second president, Jose Miguel Gomez, and grandniece to the island nation's seventh president, Miguel Mariano Gomez, so the tours of Little Havana are extremely personal for me. I would LOVE to show you around my beautiful city! :) I was born into a family whose business was a travel agency. I am licensed and insured so I can drive guests around Miami. I used to give keynote speeches in New York City to large business groups. Real State Agent. None.

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Overview of your Miami tour

Stroll through vibrant and festive Little Havana with the great granddaughter of Cuba's second president, Jose Miguel Gomez! Enjoy the beauty of the street art that covers every building and the live bands that play on the sidewalks in front of restaurants. Visit the Bay of Pigs and Map of Cuba Monuments to hear about the important intertwined history between Cuba and the U. S. Take photos with the live roosters under the Holy Ceiba Tree where Santeria rituals are still performed to this day. Meet a master blender rolling cigars and visit famous Generalisimo Maximo Gomez Domino Park. Taste Cuba's favorite dishes along the way at fun, kitschy restaurants. Visit the CubaOcho museum to immerse yourself in Cuban culture. Learn about the birth of the famous Guayabera shirt and enter Rooster Alley where you can pose with the colorful rooster statues and antique cars that still drive the streets of Cuba today! And end off the tour sipping a Cuban coffee at a super fun cigar and coffee shop. A FIVE STAR TOUR!

Your Miami tour itinerary

- Visit the Bay of Pigs Monument to learn about the fateful battle that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis. - Take photos with the live roosters that cover the base of the Holy Ceiba tree where Santeria is performed. - Learn about Cuba's War of Independence that turned into U. S. 's Spanish American War at the Map of Cuba monument. - Watch a Master Blender roll cigars and learn about the very interesting tobacco industry. - Visit famous Domino Park where the latest "Father of the Bride" movie was filmed. - Taste a Mango or Sugar Cane smoothie, a guava pastry and the most delicious Cuban sandwich ever. - Visit CubaOcho Museum to learn about Cuba's patron, Our Lady of Charity, and its favorite performer, Celia Cruz. - Stroll through Rooster Alley to take photos with the huge, colorful rooster statues, antique cars that still drive the streets of Cuba and the wall murals depicting the suffering of the Cuban population. - End off the tour with a shot of Cuban coffee and buy cigars from a walk-in humidor!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour so no transportation included.

What's included
Other: Fruit smoothie Guava Pastry Cuban Sandwich
Private Guide
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Meeting location

806 Southwest 13th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33135, United States

Bay of Pigs Monument at 806 SW 13th Ave.

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1231375
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Miami is perfect for anyone interested in Cuban culture and history. It's especially suited for those who want to explore Little Havana with a knowledgeable local guide, Maria P., who is the great granddaughter of Cuba's second president. The tour is also ideal for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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