About Miami

The city of Miami is one of the most popular cosmopolitan cities in the world. The beautiful and well-known coastal city has something special to offer every one of its 500,000 residents. Miami offers up delightful treats and trendy hotspots for the enjoyment of its half million residents. From South Beach to Little Havana, Miami is full of interesting and delicious culture and cuisine. The vibrant city is the living embodiment of the diverse cultures that mix to form the multifaceted and dazzling coastal community.

The large cosmopolitan city contains a multitude of districts that embody the city's various charms. Areas, such as the historic district of Coral Gables or the Miami's bohemian Coconut Grove area, allow the residents …show more content…
The coastal city, located in the Southern most portion of Florida, enjoys a mild year-round climate that enables residents to participate in a versatile array of adventurous outdoor recreation. From deep-sea diving to fishing off the coast, the Miami area is able to offer it all to residents.

Among Miami's many claims to fame is that Miami is home to the world's busiest cruise port. The active port city ensures that residents will never feel land locked. In fact, international travel is so common in Miami that the stunning city is the home of a bustling international airport. The dazzling port city is known across the globe for its unique and interesting culture, beautiful beaches, one-of-a-kind architecture, and world-class quality of life.

Miami History
For thousands of years, the area that is today Miami was once inhabited by a tribe known as the Tequesta. The Tequesta people once graced the vast shores of the Southeastern Atlantic coast of Florida. The once large Tequesta population was reduced once the Spanish arrived in Florida, and by the 18th century much of the tribe had migrated elsewhere. The Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León was the first European to visit the Miami area. Ponce de Leon sailed into the Biscayne Bay in the year 1513, but it is thought that he did not make contact with the shore. Half a century later, Spanish missionaries arrived to the area in 1566 and founded …show more content…
English chartered was to become the “Village of Miami” on the south bank of the Miami River. The enterprising developer sold several plots of land in the new Florida settlement. The city's name grew organically as an extension of the name for the Miami River. Originally, the river's name was derived from the Mayaimi Indian tribe. By the year 1850, an area census reported 96 residents living in the area. Miami grew slowly, until the Florida entrepeneur, Henry Flagler, included Miami in an extension of his railroad system. Following the addition of the railroad line, the area expanded at a more rapid pace, and on July 28, 1896, Miami was incorporated as a