Day: April 11, 2023
Like any big city, Miami has some more dangerous areas that are best avoided. Most of them are north of greater Miami, but the “Black Grove”, which is a few blocks away from Coco Village, is also quite dangerous.
It is strictly prohibited for anyone under 21 to consume or purchase alcohol in the US. It is also forbidden to consume them on the beaches, and that goes for people of any age. Driving under the influence of alcohol is also strictly prohibited (as in Brazil), and the Miami police usually set up roadblocks and traffic blitzes in the city’s roads and bridges, to catch those who do not comply with the imposition. The law there is pretty strict there, so don’t risk breaking any of these rules, because you can get caught and the consequences are enough to spoil the whole trip.
Despite being a very open city and full of LGBT places, there are still very conservative neighborhoods in Miami. In peripheral areas, far from Miami Beach, greater Miami and Key West, the state of Florida can be a bit prejudiced. Take special care in these areas, as you may see discrimination against people who are “different” in some way.
