Private tour in Miami 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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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!
Our family (ages 13-90) loved this tour! Maria has an incredible background and shares the history of Cuba, the resilience of Cubans and their many contributions to the US. She is very enthusiastic and relatable to all ages. Don’t miss this special tour!
This Little Havana tour was out of this world amazing--one of those experiences that sticks with you long after it is over! From the moment we arrived, it felt like being dropped straight into the heart and soul of Miami! Maria was phenomenal: knowledgeable, funny, and clearly in love with the area. Every story about the music, food, and the people added another layer of meaning to what we were seeing and tasting--Cuban coffee that could wake the dead, pastry that deserves its own fan club, and a cigar roller working her magic right in front of us. Nothing felt rushed or touristy. If you want more than just sightseeing--if you want to feel Miami--this tour is an absolute must.
Maria is fabulous. She has photos to pull the entire Cuban history together. We learned so much while having fun. You can't get a better tour or guide in Little Havana.
Incredible! We learned so much and enjoyed the energy she shared! It was perfect for our groups that ranges in age from 11 to 82! Thank you!
This was a GREAT tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable and we learned a ton about Cuba, the revolution, and the Cuban-American community in Miami. We saw some great parts of Little Havana that we probably would not have known about without our guide, and definately had the best Cuban sandwich I have ever tasted. 10 out of 10. I would highly reccomend taking this tour.
We had a wonderful time. Informative and a real taste of Cuban culture. A must do.
- 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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806 Southwest 13th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33135, United States
Bay of Pigs Monument at 806 SW 13th Ave.
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