Key Biscayne, the paradise island of Miami

In front of the port of Miami, 3 km away, is a paradisiacal place that has nothing to envy the Caribbean. It is the island of Caye Biscayne o Key Biscayne, located between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, south of Miami Beach.

Visitors are surprised to see that the island is linked to the mainland by the Rickenbacker Causeway built in 1947, which is 1 km long.

It should be noted that the northern part of the island is occupied by Crandon Park, which is the »entrance» to the island and then to the central section is the town of Key Biscayne to finally reach Cape Florida State Park, which is part from Biscayne National Park, one of Miami-Dade County's two national parks.

The chronicles relate that originally the island was inhabited by the Tequesta Indians. Even Juan Ponce de León discovered it in 1513 claiming it for the Spanish Crown.

Almost 365 days a year, the island is the destination for local vacationers and tourists. In this sense, Crandon Park offers a public area with several recreation areas. The park includes a lifeguard beach, baseball field, sand volleyball courts, picnic areas, running track, outdoor skating rink, and playground with a water fountain for children.

Another attractive place is the Cape Florida State Park home to the restored Cape Florida Lighthouse, one of Key Biscayne's historic landmarks. The park includes a lifeguard beach, nature trails, picnic areas, food stalls, and the Cape Florida Lighthouse. The Cafe de Faro is an ideal place to have a bite to eat - they are open for breakfast too!

While at the heart of the Key Biscayne community is the Village Green, a public park with a relaxing environment ideal for running, biking, rollerblading, or a casual walk. There is even a play area with swings and slides that is a great place for children and adults as well.

For those who know this place and those who have been lucky enough to live on the island, Key Biscayne is the perfect place to visit. It is a community that has restaurants, bars, beauty salons, Fire Department, Local Police, travel agencies, real estate offices, among other services as if it were any city in the City of the Sun ... with the difference that this is an island!