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MIAMIMIAMIFLORIDA · UNITED STATES25.7617° N · 80.1918° W · MIAMI, FL
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Documentation

What you need to carry

Passport or IDValid for the full duration of your stay
Travel insuranceKeep details on your phone and in print
Int’l driving permitRequired if you plan to rent a car

At bars, restaurants and liquor stores, you will be carded even if you’re clearly an adult. Always have your passport or ID on you.

Alcohol & Age

Alcohol regulations

Legal drinking age21 (strictly enforced everywhere)
ID checkYou will be carded — always carry your passport or ID
Open containerNot allowed on public streets
Payment Methods

Carry both card and cash

CardsVisa & Mastercard accepted everywhere · Amex sometimes not
ContactlessApple Pay & Google Pay widely supported
CashUseful for tips, food trucks, and small vendors
ATMsWidely available — check your bank’s international fees
Service chargeSome restaurants auto-add 18–20% — check before tipping again
Cash exchangeSkip airport currency exchange and withdraw cash from an ATM instead
Opening Hours

Know the local schedule

Stores (Target, mall)Mon–Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 11am–7pm
Supermarkets (Publix)7am–11pm · some locations 24h
Pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens)24h many locations
Restaurants (lunch)11:30am–3pm
Restaurants (dinner)From 6pm · kitchens close 10pm–11pm
Shops10am–9pm
Good to know

Little things that will help your stay

Bring a light jacketEven in summer, it’s useful to carry a light jacket for indoor spaces due to heavy air conditioning. It is also the rainy season in Miami, packing an umbrella and a rain jacket will also be useful
Tap water is safeTap water in Miami is drinkable, although many people still prefer bottled water for convenience
Strict pedestrian crossingsPedestrian signals are strictly enforced
Distances can be misleadingSome areas are walkable, but in most cases you’ll need a car, rideshare or public transport to get around
Useful Apps

They’ll make your stay easier

Uber / LyftRide-hailing — both work in Miami
Citi BikeUnlock and pay for bikes
TransitReal-time Metrobus & Metrorail
YelpRestaurant discovery & reviews
Resy / OpenTableReserve tables at popular spots
VenmoSplit bills with Americans
DoorDash / Uber EatsFood delivery
Emergency

Emergency
information.

Emergency Numbers
All emergencies
Police · Fire · Ambulance
911
Miami-Dade Police
Non-emergency line
(305) 476-5423
Medical Care
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami
(305) 585-1111
Mercy Hospital
3663 S Miami Ave, Coconut Grove
(305) 854-4400
CVS MinuteClinic
Walk-in, no appointment — multiple locations in Miami Beach and Downtown
cvs.com
Spanish ConsulatePriority
Consulate General of Spain in Miami
2655 Le Jeune Rd, Suite 203
Coral Gables, FL
24-hour emergency consular line
+34 913 948 234
Spain · Available around the clock

US healthcare is extremely expensive without insurance. Always have your travel insurance details accessible and save every receipt from any medical visit.