If you’re looking for a way to experience the multicultural diversity that Miami has to offer, Little Haiti is a great place to start. A thriving cultural hotspot in close proximity to Miami Beach, this vibrant neighbourhood is bursting with colour and life. Its streets are crammed with restaurants, bars, art galleries and other local offerings, all housed in brightly-painted buildings replete with hand-crafted murals all over the walls. With such pleasing visuals everywhere you turn, there’s no wonder that Little Haiti used to be known as Lemon City. But it’s not just a place to look at. Today’s Little Haiti is steeped in the rich and diverse cultural history of its French-Creole immigrants and the other Caribbean natives who have taken up residence there. Over the years, the Caribbean culture has mingled with that of the locals, producing an eclectic homegrown mix of art and business that is unlike anything else you’ll find for miles around. Strolling leisurely down the streets, you’ll find all sorts of curious shops, from kitschy bars to well-loved record stores and all sorts of ethnic restaurants that have slowly become part of the district’s offerings. There’s always something surprising to discover around the next corner.