Miami is a subtropical Florida city of about 450,000 people (about 6.1 million in the metropolitan area) on Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic coast, known for South Beach, Art Deco architecture, Cuban and Latin American culture, Wynwood street art and year-round warm weather.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Hand-rolled cigars (Little Havana)
Cigars hand-rolled in Little Havana shops such as those along SW 8th Street; ask staff about aged blends.
Price: $8-$40 per cigar
Where: Calle Ocho cigar shops, SW 8th St near SW 15th Ave
Art Deco posters and prints
Art prints, postcards and vintage-style posters of Ocean Drive and South Beach lifeguard towers.
Price: $10-$60
Where: Lincoln Road shops and Ocean Drive gift stores
Cuban coffee and guava pastries
Bags of Cuban coffee, guava paste and pastelito mixes are easy-to-carry gifts.
Price: $6-$25
Where: Versailles bakery (3555 SW 8th St) and Little Havana grocery stores
Cuban guayaberas
Lightweight four-pocket shirts worn at weddings and in the heat.
Price: $40-$150
Where: Little Havana guayabera shops and Coral Gables boutiques
Wynwood art prints and stickers
Prints, stickers and small canvases by local street artists.
Price: $5-$100
Where: Wynwood Marketplace and Wynwood Walls shop (2520 NW 2nd Ave)
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Lincoln Road Farmers Market
Produce, flowers, baked goods and prepared foods
Where: South Beach
Hours: Sundays 9:00 AM-6:00 PM year-round
Coconut Grove Organic Farmers Market
Organic produce, local honey, baked goods, flowers and crafts
Where: Coconut Grove
Hours: Saturdays 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Wynwood Marketplace
Local artisans, vintage clothing, food trucks and live music
Where: Wynwood
Hours: Thu-Sun; hours vary by event, check wynwoodmarketplace.com
Casa de los Trucos
Costumes, masks and novelty items, a Little Havana institution
Where: Little Havana
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed Sundays
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Lincoln Road Mall
Hours: Most stores about 10:00 AM-8:00 PM; restaurants later; farmers market Sun 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Bal Harbour Shops
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM-9:00 PM (confirm on site)
Aventura Mall
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-9:30 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
Miami Design District
Hours: Hours vary by store; check miamidesigndistrict.net
Brickell City Centre
Hours: Mon-Sat about 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sun about 11:00 AM-7:00 PM (check site)
The Shops at Merrick Park
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM-8:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Dolphin Mall
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
Sawgrass Mills
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
CocoWalk
Hours: Sun-Thu about 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri-Sat about 10:00 AM-11:00 PM (check site)
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Prices are fixed in malls, boutiques and chain stores; bargaining is only acceptable at flea markets, art fairs and from independent vendors.
Ask about tourist discount cards at Dolphin Mall and Sawgrass Mills; they may offer coupon books at the guest service desk.
Compare outlet prices with the brand's own site; not all outlet goods are discounted.
Cigar shops may offer discounts on boxes rather than single sticks.
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Florida sales tax in Miami-Dade is 7% and is added at the register; tourists cannot reclaim it., US Customs allows travelers to bring home up to $800 USD of goods duty-free; Cuban cigars may only be imported if the traveler follows current US regulations (check cbp.gov)., Many shops accept Apple Pay, Google Pay and major cards; carry a small amount of cash for markets and street vendors., Stores in South Beach and Lincoln Road may stay open until 10 PM or later.