Miami, United States

From series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”

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Miami and its elite beaches are also in a danger of flooding. Researchers suppose that in hundred years this city will receive a number of natural disasters. After them the city will be covered with the Atlantic Ocean. Special construction will save New York but won't help to Miami. Under the city there is a large layer of the limestone. If the water defines on the earth, the water will come under the ground.

This nature peculiarity has made a great problem for Miami. Even now the city is in a lack of soft water. Underground waters mix with the salty ocean water. That's why the government have to use special cleaning constructions which divide salt water from the soft. For last century the city’s territory has fall about 50 cm below year by year. Today Miami seaside looks like the dragged chalky rocks. Year by year the sand on the beaches are newer and newer.

Miami has already had several destroying hurricanes in the last years. The researchers say that every new storm can become the last for the city. There are a lot of limestone in the soil, that's why it is impossible to build houses higher than earlier. The seaside is also destroying and disappearing storm by storm in a full view. 150 years ago, there were swamps that explain today's problems. The swamps were reclaimed and the city was built. People didn't change the territory but water still troubles them.

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ATM bankomat: 'Lynk Owned Terminals - ATM' located in 0.37 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Car For The Star' is located in 0.65 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Estacion Exxon Cafeteria' in 1 km

Supermarket: 'Las Ramblas Country Club' in 0.69 km

Parking: 'PG-5 Market Station' in 2.45 km

Apotheek: 'Farmacia' in 0.87 km

Police station: 'Florida Highway Patrol - Troop E Headquarters' in 0.29 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'La Carreta' in 0.49 km

Railway station: 'Palmetto Station' in 8 km

Nearest airports:
» Miami Airport MIA - in 7 km

» North Perry Airport HWO - in 27 km

» Opa Locka Airport OPF - in 30 km

» Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE - in 48 km

» Pimaga Airport PMP - in 54 km

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Best hotels near Miami

Extended Stay America - Miami - Brickell - Port of Miami

Located in 1 km from Miami
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Rooms: 107

Every kitchen at Extended Stay America - Miami is equipped with a stove , microwave and a fridge. The hotel also provides guests with laundry and … More: photo, rates and booking

The Club at Brickell Bay by Netwatch

Located in 2 km from Miami
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Rooms: 10

An oven, hobs and dining area are available in the apartments at The Club at Brickell Bay by Netwatch. A cable TV is included. Free Wi-Fi is … More: photo, rates and booking

Ramona Motel

Located in 3 km from Miami
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Rooms: 16

A refrigerator is provided in all rooms of this Miami Airport hotel and bedding features floral patterns. Some rooms offer a dining area so guests … More: photo, rates and booking

Stay With Me at Cynergi

Located in 4 km from Miami
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Rooms: 7

Free Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine with tumble dryer are featured in all apartments. Select suites have two levels and … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

37 km - Coral Castle

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72 km - Jules Undersea Lodge

From the series 'Fancy Houses and Hotels Located on Water or Under Water'

In the Key Largo district of the USA, a legendary underwater Jules' Undersea Lodge hotel is located. Its history dates back to the 70s of the last century. Originally, the underwater building, in which today is the only hotel room, served as a laboratory and …

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130 km - Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum

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Fans of the Hollywood actor Burt Reynolds have an opportunity to visit the theme museum dedicated to their idol. It is located in Florida, in the city of Jupiter, where the actor spent much of his life. The museum has a collection of various memorabilia connected with …

158 km - Swimming pool in Nandana Villas

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Travelers will have the opportunity to swim in the unique infinity pool in the Bahamas. It is located in the Nandana Villa resort. This pool is located close to the coast. It stretches to the beach. This pool has no sides or other visible restrictions. Therefore, the …

209 km - Museo Casa Ernest Hemingway

From the series 'Houses of Famous People and Stars Currently Open to Tourists'

In the state of Florida, in the small town of Key West, is the home of the well-known writer Ernest Hemingway. The writer bought this charming villa surrounded by lush trees in 1920. In this paradise he has spent the last years of his life. While visiting the old house …

Top destination around Miami - Miami

Miami will be undoubtedly the favorite destination of the active leisure enthusiasts. Plenty of natural attractions, entertaining and sport centers, luxury boutiques and attractive night clubs meet every taste and fancy of travelers. The natural reservation named Monkey Jungle will be a perfect place for the family leisure and recreation. The territory of the scale reservation is inhabited by hundreds of monkey species. The peculiar trait of the reservation is that the animals live in their natural habitat.
Guests of Miami get a unique chance to go for safari trip to South African district. The matter is that the city neighbors the reservation named Lion country. Visitors can cruise the vast territory of the park only by car. As it is clear from the name of the park, the main inhabitant of the reservation is the king of beasts.

Those wishing to get to know closer the inhabitants of the sea floor will love the local aquarium the Seaquarium. Among its inhabitants one will meet cute friendly dolphins and gigantic marine turtles, exotic fish and shell fish as well as sea lions and other exotic inhabitants of the ocean. Each day attracting events and engaging shows are held for the visitors of the the Seaquarium.
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