by j - Frugal Mom - r.
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March 28, 2007

A Tour Through Calle Ocho - Little Havana - Miami

March 13, 2009 04:38 PM EDT
views: 174 | comments: 30

On Wednesday my dad took all of us on a tour to Miami. I am rarely downtown, as the area we live in has so much to offer, so it was quite interesting to explore parts of Miami that I had not seen before.

 

After driving through the Coral Way neighborhood in Coral Gables, we went down Calle Ocho, which goes through Little Havana.

 

 

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Lots of people were playing Dominos at Maximo Gomez Park on Calle Ocho.

 

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I wish my husband could had seen this, as he plays Domino tournaments every Friday night.

 

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We found an old movie theater.

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The stars on Calle Ocho

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Even McDonalds had a cubana feel.

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There were many cafes and small specialized shops on Calle Ocho.

 

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I hope you enjoyed the tour down Calle Ocho, we stopped in for ice cream, so more will be coming.

 

 

 
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Comments: 30

Nora Davenport Mar 13, 2009, 4:45pm EDT
Wow, really neat photos!!!!! Little Havana looks really intriquing! I love the buildings and the architecture!!!!
Marci M. Mar 13, 2009, 4:47pm EDT
It looks like a fun area. Great photos!
David C. Mar 13, 2009, 4:49pm EDT
Great photos. My daughter has lived and worked in Miami for about a year now. She has given me a couple of tours on my visits. A beautiful place if you got a good tour guide.
Lisa C. Mar 13, 2009, 4:50pm EDT
Great photos! I haven't been down there in ages!
Lina :-p Mar 13, 2009, 4:50pm EDT
How cool, I've never been there. I still have lots of places to visit!
I live photo essays though, great job on this one. My favorite is that huge chicken/ rooster thing.
Carla B. Mar 13, 2009, 5:06pm EDT
The photos are fantastic.
Peter Joseph Swanson Mar 13, 2009, 5:06pm EDT
Wow
Tory H. Mar 13, 2009, 5:09pm EDT
Wonderful photos! You really captured the feel of the area well.
Marianne R. Mar 13, 2009, 6:26pm EDT
Nice photos. It almost looks like another country.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Mar 13, 2009, 6:35pm EDT
Thanks everyone!

Marianne, it sure felt like a whole other country, but then again entire South Florida seems so different than the rest of the US, and everywhere on the streets you hear different languages.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Mar 13, 2009, 7:55pm EDT
I really enjoyed these pics, I felt like I was there. Thanks!
fancy c. Mar 13, 2009, 8:01pm EDT
NICE PLACE
Elaine A. Mar 13, 2009, 10:15pm EDT
Nice photo's JR of Calle Ocho ;-)
Did you notice the street signs are in Spanish also?
Dagmara H. Mar 13, 2009, 11:18pm EDT
I have to agree with Marianne, it sure looks like a different country
Krystal Harwell Mar 14, 2009, 5:45am EDT
thanks for sharing these with us. :)
Nora C. Mar 14, 2009, 3:01pm EDT
Really neat. I haven't been to that part of Miami.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Mar 15, 2009, 6:14pm EDT
I would love to go to Miami. I hope your sadness at your dad's departure has lessened!
Courtney C. Mar 15, 2009, 6:52pm EDT
Great neighborhood
Prima Donna Mar 18, 2009, 4:11pm EDT
I've always wanted to go there! Thanks for the photos.
Katrina Hall Mar 21, 2009, 1:42pm EDT
great visit! I really miss the ethnic markets you get in the bigger cities - looks like fun!
Ralph J. Mar 21, 2009, 4:26pm EDT
The photography is fantastic!
Sarah (I want points) Mar 24, 2009, 1:28pm EDT
Wow! That looks like a fun time. You got some good shots.
J W. Mar 24, 2009, 7:03pm EDT
beautiful pics
Debra H. Mar 27, 2009, 9:32am EDT
Great pics, looks like you had a great time
Misty W. Mar 27, 2009, 8:17pm EDT
great pics
queen.susan . Mar 28, 2009, 12:12pm EDT
LOVED your pictures!!
gina h. Mar 30, 2009, 9:01am EDT
I really enjoyed your photos. My boyfriend is Cuban so your pictures have more meaning for me than some.
Bridget ♥ Mar 31, 2009, 7:00pm EDT
I love your photos and your photo essays!
Fern Cohen Apr 3, 2009, 12:26pm EDT
I had the best food in Little Havana!!
Ashley M. Apr 3, 2009, 2:31pm EDT
This is a wonderful little photo essay, so colorful. Thank you for sharing. :)

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