Calle Ocho - Cuba At Your Back Door
Calle Ocho - Cuba At Your Back Door
Did you know that there is a little piece of heaven in Miami that can make you feel like you are vacationing in Cuba? Also known as Little Havana, Calle Ocho is a wonderful place that looks and feels like you just stepped out of a cab in downtown Cuba. You will be amazed at all of the sights and smells that surround you which will make you feel like you have left the country for an exciting vacation.
Wait until you see all of the wonderful things that you can find during your visit to this unique area. You can get fresh herbs, flowers, fine hand-rolled cigars and some of the sweetest fruits available to the area. The food here is just incredible as well. If you have never dined at an authentic Cuban restaurant then now is definitely the time.
You can snack on delicious fish croquetas or shrimp tortillas. Even if you do not have anything to drink that is alcoholic in nature, you are sure to be intoxicated by all of the stunning Cuban artwork and memorabilia that covers the walls of many of the shops and restaurants in this area.
If you feel like dancing, there are a couple of great places that you can go to get your feet moving and your body grooving to some of the hottest Latin beats ever played. Depending on the time of year that you get a chance to visit this area, you may even be treated to a fun-filled street party. Cultural Friday, also known as Viernes Culturales, is a gigantic Latin street party that you will not soon forget.
You will be treated to an unbelievable amount of food, theater performances, music and dancing, street performer and more. A good time can be had by everyone in your entire family.
