Exploring Miami, Florida with Xperimento

“Start your day kayaking or paddle boarding around the Mangroves of Key Biscayne,” they insist. “It’s very peaceful.” Key Biscayne sits between two large Florida parks, Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, which harbor loads of birdlife and butterflies. In other words, it’s paradise.

After the Mangroves, follow up with breakfast at Sergio’s, a 50+ year institution serving Cuban coffee and empanadas. Or, save up for lunch at Kush, located in the Wynwood neighborhood, which offers Latin-inspired burgers with guava, and fried Florida alligator bites.

A must-see spot that’s ultra Instagram-worthy is Wynwood Walls, where murals of local Miami artists and those from across the globe are everywhere. “There isn’t a single wall that isn’t covered in art,” the band says of the Edgewater outdoor museum.

Visit the PAMM Museum (Pérez Art Museum Miami) for versatile modern and contemporary art, and the historic place of Vizcaya, the former home of Al Capone in the heart of Miami with stunningly lush gardens.

Make time to hear some of Miami’s best Latin local bands at the iconic Hoy Como Ayer on West 8th Street, before late night eats at Los Perros for fast and delicious Colombian and Venezuelan fare.

Art lovers--plan your trip around the first two weeks of December, when Art Basel kicks off. Enjoy live music, countless exhibits and events surrounding the colorful art scene of Miami on a global scale.